Cash and drugs allegedly used to buy votes on Mosquito FN
For the second time in six years, there is alledged evidence of vote buying in a Mosquito First Nation election, but this time it reportedly involves drugs being used to buy votes.
The last time vote buying came to light on the First Nation, was during the April, 2011 band election where it was proven mail-in ballots were being bought.
This time the allegations of voter fraud stem from the April 2017 election on the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation. According to a release from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) an investigation under the Indian Band Election Regulations was conducted recently to gather more information on allegations from the election appeal.
The ISC appointed an investigator to complete a field investigation, which was submitted to the department on Nov. 7. The report was sent to all candidates and to the Electoral Officer on Nov. 10, 2017.