Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Thursday, March 27, 2014

McGill student rejected as voter in Quebec election despite living in province since 2009

Kokulan Mahendiran, who has lived in Quebec since 2009, was told “I don’t believe you’re domiciled” by a polling official.
Kokulan Mahendiran, who has lived in Quebec since 2009, was told “I don’t believe you’re domiciled” by a polling official.
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When Ontario-born McGill student Kokulan Mahendiran went to vote at a Montreal voter registration station on Monday, he brought a manila folder full of proof that he has lived in the city since 2009: Bank statements, a Quebec driver’s licence, proof of membership in a local riding association, and even recommendation letters from Liberal MP Marc Garneau.