Bill S-222 primarily aims to amend the Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum. These amendments seek to clarify and strengthen the legal framework governing referendums in Canada, ensuring better adaptation of electoral rules to this type of public consultation.

Among the main provisions, the bill proposes adjustments to electoral procedures specific to referendums, including the administration of votes and the management of referendum campaigns. These changes aim to ensure that referendums are conducted fairly and transparently, while upholding fundamental democratic principles.

The Canada Elections Act and the Regulation Adapting the Canada Elections Act for the Purposes of a Referendum are the main legislative texts affected by this bill. The proposed amendments aim to align these laws with the current needs of referendum processes.

The entities primarily affected by these changes include electoral administrators, political parties, referendum campaign groups, and Canadian voters. These changes are intended to facilitate more inclusive and informed citizen participation during referendums.