Once the voting period closes in each First Nation, Ballots will be tabulated by the First Nation Ratification Officers.
The unofficial results will be immediately posted in the same location(s) as the Notice of Vote.
Official results will be jointly released by the Anishinabek Nation and Canada following the Appeal period.
Objections*
An eligible voter of a First Nation may file an objection in writing with the appeal board, through the Ratification Vote Manager, within 10 days of the end date of the First Nation’s ratification vote and provided the eligible voter has reasonable grounds, to believe there was a violation in the conduct of the Ratification Vote.
Objections Procedure:
- The objection must identify the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the objection.
- The objection must be accompanied by an affidavit sworn before a notary public or duly appointed commissioner for taking oaths setting out the grounds for the objection and any evidence in support of the objection.
- The objection must be sent by registered mail, email or hand-delivered** to the Ratification Vote Manager.
- The Ratification Vote Manager will respond to the eligible voter with an acknowledgement of receipt of the objection.
- The Ratification Vote Manager shall deliver any written objections and supporting documents to the appeal board.
- The written decision of the appeal board shall be considered final and made within 14 days after hearing the appeal and a copy of the decision will be provided to the appellant.
*Please contact your First Nation Ratification officer for details specific to your First Nation.
**Arrangements must be made in advance to ensure safety protocols are in place. Where possible, please
use alternative methods of submission (mail, email) to reduce risk of COVID-19 contact.