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What is Elections Canada?

  1. A political party

  2. A committee of the House of Commons

  3. A permanent database of Canadian citizens with the right to vote

  4. A temporary agency formed during elections

The correct answer is: A permanent database of Canadian citizens with the right to vote

Elections Canada is not a political party or a committee of the House of Commons. It is not affiliated with any political party. It is also not a temporary agency formed during elections. Elections Canada is the permanent, independent agency responsible for overseeing federal elections in Canada. It is responsible for maintaining a database of all Canadian citizens who have the right to vote and ensuring fair and accessible elections for all citizens.