PoliticsTo stop long ballot protests, MP committee calls on government to change candidacy rulesA House of Commons committee is calling on the government to make changes to federal election rules it says would make it harder for electoral reform advocates to stage long ballot protests.Report comes as Longest Ballot Committee is running candidates in upcoming byelectionDarren Major · CBC News · Posted: Mar 24, 2026 11:28 AM EDT | Last Updated: 11 minutes agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.An example of a ballot for the riding of Carleton, showing the names of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy, is seen on the day of the federal election in Ottawa on April 28, 2025.…