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National Post
a day ago
- Business
- National Post
Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Election Concludes Successfully with Simply Voting's Secure Online System
Article content MONTREAL — Simply Voting Inc., a leading provider of secure online voting solutions, proudly announces the successful completion of the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership election using its voting platform. Mark Carney was elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party and is now Canada's Prime Minister following this highly anticipated race. Article content The election, which concluded on March 9, 2025, saw significant engagement, with 151,899 members securely casting their ranked ballots through Simply Voting's platform, representing nearly 93% of verified members. With 85.9% of the vote, Carney defeated the former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, the former government house leader Karina Gould and the former member of parliament Frank Baylis. He also dominated in all 343 ridings, showing he has Liberal support across the country. Article content Article content A Secure and Transparent Voting Process Article content The contest followed a ranked ballot system, ensuring that the winning candidate had broad support across the country rather than just securing the highest number of votes. Article content 'The challenge was complex, requiring the seamless integration of Canada Post's Identity+ service, the Liberal Party's custom voter registration platform and our voting system, ensuring secure, real-time synchronization across all components,' Article content said Brian Lack, President of Simply Voting. Article content Liberal Party officials praised the seamless experience of using Simply Voting's system. 'Simply Voting was a great partner in this process, their technology worked flawlessly and ensured a secure, fair, and robust Leadership race,' said Azam Ishmael, National Director of the Liberal Party of Canada. Simply Voting's platform ensured the highest level of election integrity through its robust security features, including strong encryption, anonymous electronic ballots, and instant tabulation of results. The system allowed party members from across the country to participate securely, reinforcing confidence in the democratic process. Article content About the Liberal Party of Canada Article content The Liberal Party of Canada is one of the country's major political parties, dedicated to the principles of individual freedom, responsibility, and human dignity within a framework of a just society. Committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons, the party emphasizes the enhancement of Canada's unique and diverse cultural community and the preservation of the Canadian identity in a global society. Article content For more information about the Liberal Party and their initiatives, please visit Article content About Simply Voting Inc. Article content Simply Voting Inc. is a Canada-based company specializing in secure online voting solutions for organizations across various sectors, including local governments, political parties, professional associations, educational institutions, and unions. With a focus on security, simplicity, and reliability, Simply Voting has been trusted to conduct thousands of elections worldwide. Article content Article content Article content Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Simply Voting Inc. Article content Article content Article content
Bloomberg
29-05-2025
- General
- Bloomberg
The UK Green Party Has a Chance to Grow Up Now
As Kermit the Frog sang, it's not easy being green. Indeed, the Green Party of England and Wales faces a dilemma ahead of what will be the most consequential phase of its five decades as a political force. Its decision on who will next lead the party will shape whether the it remains a protest movement rooted in local government or becomes a genuine player seeking to wield power at a national level. The sliding doors moment centers on a forthcoming leadership election that runs through the summer. Continuity candidates in the form of current co-leader Adrian Ramsay and fellow MP Ellie Chowns are up against Zach Polanski, the more radical deputy leader who favors a bolder, avowedly left-wing approach.
The Guardian
27-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
UK teaching union to hold leadership election as challenger emerges
The NASUWT teaching union will hold its first contested leadership election for a generation after a challenger emerged to Matt Wrack, the former firefighters' union general secretary who was initially appointed to the role unopposed. Neil Butler, an NASUWT official who won a legal battle against the union's national executive to run, has passed the threshold required to be a candidate, triggering a members' vote against Wrack later this year. Wayne Broom, the NASUWT's president, said: 'Following the close of nominations, there is now a contested election and we will move to a ballot of members.' Broom said the election would begin on 19 June and close on 23 July. The result sets up an ideological charged contest between Wrack, seen as being on the left of the Labour party, and the traditionally more moderate union mainstream. Wrack was named as the national executive's preferred candidate for general secretary in March. Under the NASUWT's rules, Wrack would have automatically filled the position if no other candidate received enough nominations from local branches. Butler's initial attempt to gather nominations was ruled out by the national executive on the grounds that, as an employee, he was not a member of the union. But Butler started legal proceedings to challenge the executive's decision, with the NASUWT backing down shortly before a hearing at the high court that cost the union at least £70,000 in legal fees. Wrack was then named acting general secretary and nominations were reopened. Now Butler's supporters say he has gained well above the 25 branch nominations required to be a candidate, setting off the union's first ballot for general secretary since 1990. The general secretary selection process has been fraught with difficulty after Patrick Roach's decision last year to step down after only one term in office. Wrack impressed members of the national executive appointments committee when he was interviewed alongside Butler and other candidates, and the executive then announced Wrack as its preferred candidate. But the appointment proved controversial among many NASUWT members, in part because Wrack had been general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) for 20 years until losing his re-election bid in January. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Members who spoke to the Guardian said they were concerned about the fact Wrack had never been a teacher but would be leading a major union that restricts its membership to qualified teachers and lecturers, as well as his outspoken views on politics and the Israel-Gaza conflict. Speaking to the Guardian earlier this month, Wrack blamed a 'ludicrous' and 'coordinated' attempt by political enemies to undermine his position, and vowed to stand in the event of an election. Wrack, who went to a Catholic grammar school in Manchester and studied with the Open University before completing a part-time master's degree at the London School of Economics, said his lack of teaching experience was irrelevant. 'It strikes me that people seem to be able to be the secretary of state for education without any teaching experience,' Wrack said. Butler, the NASUWT's national officer for Wales, is a former teacher.
CNA
24-05-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Power shift in PKR as Nurul Izzah's rise shape Malaysia's future
Malaysia's Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) concluded its leadership election on Friday with results that could reshape the nation's politics. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim retained the party presidency uncontested for a third and final term till 2028 while his daughter Nurul Izzah won the deputy president post. CNA's Afifah Ariffin reports on the implications for both PKR and Malaysia's broader political landscape.
Free Malaysia Today
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Emotional Saifuddin fears PKR may lose Rafizi
Saifuddin Nasution Ismail spoke at the PKR national congress in his capacity as Pakatan Harapan secretary-general. JOHOR BAHRU : Former PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was close to tears as he recalled the moments following the announcement of the party leadership elections result yesterday, which saw Rafizi Ramli losing the race for deputy president to Nurul Izzah Anwar. Speaking at the party'a national congress here, Saifuddin said he chose to accompany Rafizi out of the hall while others were celebrating their victory last night. 'I walked him to his car. We embraced, exchanged apologies, and in that moment, I admitted that I feared losing him from our party,' he said, his voice breaking with emotion. Saifuddin, who was speaking in his capacity as Pakatan Harapan secretary-general, said he had mixed feelings about the outcome of PKR's central leadership polls yesterday. Nurul Izzah garnered a total of 9,803 votes, or 71.7%, while Rafizi obtained 3,866 votes (28.3%) in the heated straight fight for the deputy presidency. Rafizi was notably absent from the final day of the party's national congress today, with his press secretary, Farhan Iqbal, confirming that he had returned to Kuala Lumpur. Saifuddin said party president Anwar Ibrahim had the heavy duty of mending the ties that may have been broken during the party elections. 'There are those who attended Rafizi's 'Hiruk' campaign tour, and others who attended Nurul Izzah's 'Damai' tour. Anwar is not just a father to Nurul Izzah, but a father figure to all of you,' he added. Rafizi in a statement today expressed gratitude to his supporters and relief at stepping away from power following his defeat in the race for the deputy presidency. He said he would not dwell on the results of the polls, adding that he had been very transparent and vocal in sharing his concerns on numerous issues revolving around PKR's elections.
