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On May 31, 2019, Mr. Walfish sent an email to the CEO explaining the impact of the
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Additionally, over 140 Canadians have written to the CEO expressing similar concerns
over the ability of members of the observant Jewish community to participate in the election and
asking that the CEO consider moving the date of the general election.
Evidence
[22]
In support of this judicial review application, the Applicants rely upon the following
Affidavit evidence:
Affidavit of Chani Aryeh-Bain, sworn June 17, 2019;
Affidavit of Ira Walfish, affirmed June 17, 2019 ; and
Affidavit of Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy, affirmed June 16, 2019.
[23]
The Respondent relies upon the Affidavit of Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Michel
Roussel, sworn on June 28, 2019.
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The Respondent also submitted documents from Elections Canada in compliance with
Rule 317 of the Federal Courts Rules, SOR/98-106.
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current election date on the observant Jewish community, as an Orthodox Jewish voter himself.