The cloud over Elections B.C.

The Times Colonist on Elections B.C.

"It's troubling -- and wrong -- that Elections B.C. is being restructured when the party in power has weakened its independence.

"It is also troubling that the Liberal government failed to take the basic steps to preserve the non-partisan nature of the office that oversees elections, recall campaigns and initiatives in the province....

"The government knew for eight years a new chief electoral officer would be required in June, but failed to take the basic steps to ensure a smooth transition. Its failure has created controversy around Elections B.C.'s handling of the anti-HST petition and, now, this restructuring.

If, as expected, recall campaigns are launched, more concern about the office's independence is likely.

The restructuring should stop until a new chief electoral officer is in place. And the government should be prepared to recall the legislature this fall to ensure that happens as soon as possible."


The rest of the editorial can be found here.