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E-3.3 - Election Act

Section 494
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494. In respect of his inquiries, the Chief Electoral Officer or any person designated by him is vested with the powers and immunity of commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry commissions (chapter C-37), except the power to order imprisonment.
Articles 282 to 285 of the Code of Civil Procedure (chapter C-25.01) apply to witnesses heard at an inquiry.
1989, c. 1, s. 494; 1999, c. 15, s. 24; I.N. 2016-01-01 (NCCP).
494. In respect of his inquiries, the Chief Electoral Officer or any person designated by him is vested with the powers and immunity of commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry commissions (chapter C-37), except the power to order imprisonment.
Articles 307 to 309 of the Code of Civil Procedure (chapter C-25) apply to witnesses heard at an inquiry.
1989, c. 1, s. 494; 1999, c. 15, s. 24.
494. In respect of his inquiries, the chief electoral officer or any person designated by him is vested with the powers and immunity of commissioners appointed under the Act respecting public inquiry commissions (chapter C-37). He has no power, however, to punish a person for contempt of court.
Articles 307 to 309 of the Code of Civil Procedure (chapter C-25) apply to witnesses heard at an inquiry.
1989, c. 1, s. 494.
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