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Canada affirms confidence in GECOM’s effectiveness for upcoming elections
Canadian High Commissioner, Dr. Nicole Giles, has affirmed her country’s confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) ability to deliver “free and fair” elections.
Clemsville Music Ensemble performing at Canadian High Commission
The Canadian Official’s confidence in GECOM was expressed at the Easter Concert of the Clemsville Music Ensemble, in the Chancery of the High Commission of Canada, Young Street, Georgetown, Tuesday last.
It was noted by Dr. Giles that her country will continue to work in partnership with sections of the Guyanese society to ensure the peaceful execution of this year’s Regional and General Elections come May 11.
“We will continue to work with all our partners – the Government, all political parties, the private sector and civil society – to support free, fair and peaceful elections,” said the Canadian Official.
This vote of confidence from the Canadian representative is reaffirmation of her country’s position in GECOM’s handling of the electoral process. Canada has supported GECOM in strengthening elections management through their provision of over 100 laptops to the electoral agency earlier this year.
This is despite concerns raised by members of political parties on GECOM’s preparedness.
During her address at the musical presentation, the High Commissioner posited that music and democracy share vital similarities as elections approach “Both require a structure, rhythm, teamwork, a conductor to provide leadership and mutual respect for other players,” explained Dr. Giles.
She further noted that if such traits were to be ignored, in both art and democracy then music as an art form would “cease to be beautiful and democracy cannot thrive”. With elections approaching ever closer, the High Commissioner regarded Tuesday’s Easter Concert as a culmination of both artistic and democratic elements at play.
“As Guyana prepares for elections, its democracy is working within a structure, developing a rhythm, building teams, selecting leaders, and building mutual respect. From the structural perspective, Canada has confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission’s ability to deliver free and fair elections,” said Commissioner Giles.
Tuesday’s concert, according to the High Commissioner; exhibited Canada’s continued support in the skills and talents of the Clemsville Music Ensemble, along with classical music in Guyanese culture.
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