The Free Press: 99 days and counting: NDP criticized as byelection wait continues

University of Manitoba political studies Prof. Christopher Adams believes changes should be made to ensure byelections are called sooner.

“This is way too long,” Adams said.

“They should tighten it up. They tightened it up — with fixed elections — even though we’ve had premiers going against the spirit of the law by calling an election early. There should be shortening for byelections. These are the representatives of the constituents.”

Adams said having an open seat is more than just one fewer politician in the legislature.

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