Byelection called for Ottawa-Vanier Nov. 17

_ (press release) _ Writs were issued today under Section 9.1 of the Election Act for byelections in the electoral districts of Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook. The byelections will fill vacancies created in the provincial parliament.

Under the Election Act, elections must be called on a Wednesday and held the fifth Thursday after the date of the issue of the writ. Voting day will be November 17, 2016.