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British Columbia 2024 Provincial Elections Under Investigation

British Columbia 2024 Provincial Elections Under Investigation

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Aaron Day
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Dominion Voting Systems is a company (originally founded in Toronto, Ontario, in 2002) that provides election technology, including optical scan tabulators for processing paper ballots, ballot marking devices, and related software. It has been used in various elections in Canada and the United States, though its role in Canada is limited compared to widespread claims in some online discussions.

Key Facts on Use in Canada

  • Federal Elections (Elections Canada): Dominion systems are not used. Federal elections rely on paper ballots that are marked and counted by hand in the presence of scrutineers (candidate representatives). Elections Canada has repeatedly stated this, including in official statements and tweets dating back to 2020: “We have never used automated vote tabulating machines” or Dominion equipment in its 100+ year history.
  • Provincial and Municipal Elections: Dominion tabulators have been deployed in several provinces for provincial, municipal, and party leadership races. Examples include:
    • Ontario (municipal since 2006, some provincial pilots).
    • New Brunswick (provincial elections, e.g., 2014 and ongoing).
    • British Columbia (used in the October 2024 provincial election for tabulating votes, including mail-in ballots; recounts in close races were due to provincial law and margins, not equipment issues).
    • Other areas like Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Yukon for municipal or specific uses.
  • Dominion has also supported major party leadership contests (e.g., Liberal and Conservative parties).

Paper ballots remain the core record in these cases, allowing for hand recounts or audits if needed. There have been past technical issues (e.g., delays in New Brunswick 2014 or online voting glitches in Ontario municipalities), but no widespread evidence of vote manipulation has been substantiated in Canadian contexts.

Recent Developments

  • DDoS attack on Elections BC during the October 2024 provincial election originated from Virginia, suggesting US monitoring as a warning.
  • It highlights alleged documentation of vote theft via specific computers, crediting cybersecurity preparations over five years, amid broader X conversations on Dominion tabulators’ role in Canadian elections.
  • The author, focused on election integrity, links to a crowdfunding campaign for a Supreme Court petition seeking transparency, with replies noting US interest in Canadian corruption but lacking verified sources for the Virginia claim.

In 2025, Dominion was acquired and rebranded under Liberty Vote (led by a former Republican election official), with a focus on paper-based systems, U.S. ownership, and enhanced transparency. The company continues some presence in Canada.

Context on Controversies

Dominion gained global attention due to the 2020 U.S. election, alleging vote-switching or foreign interference (e.g., links to Venezuela via Smartmatic software). These claims were repeatedly debunked by:

  • Hand recounts in states like Georgia and Wisconsin.
  • U.S. federal agencies (e.g., CISA statements).
  • Courts, audits, and fact-checkers.

Dominion settled defamation lawsuits (e.g., with Fox News for hundreds of millions) related to false reporting. Similar unsubstantiated claims sometimes appear in Canadian discussions (e.g., about provincial elections or alleged foreign ties), but official sources and independent reviews affirm the systems’ accuracy when properly used, with paper trails as a safeguard.

Overall, while Dominion/Liberty Vote technology supports efficient tabulation in some Canadian jurisdictions, federal elections remain fully manual for maximum transparency. If you’re concerned about a specific election or province, checking the official electoral body (e.g., Elections BC or Elections Ontario) provides the most reliable details.

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