Election Canada - Deputy Returning Agent

While taking a break from my studying, I was looking for voting information for myself on the last election day in 2019.  I came across the hirings from the Election Canada website. They were recruiting polling clerks.  Originally I was interested in applying for a polling clerk position since I have not done this before, it looks interesting and it is only for one day. Upon interview, the interviewer suggested putting me on the deputy returning agent position instead, due to my accounting experience!  The position is similar to a polling clerk, but I was tasked to supervise the polling clerk, greet and direct the voters, ensure all procedures are followed, and I was responsible for tallying the votes at the end of the election night. It also paid more.  

I attended all the training classes.  It was a wonderful experience.  I learned a lot about the Canada Election Act.  The process of the election system of Canada and how it upholds democracy. 

Although it was a one-day work. We did not get out until 12am, and my legs were sore with all the standing up, directing voters and walking around the whole day from 8am to 12am.

I loved the experience, the people I met and I was planning to take the position again for the next coming election. 

Official Agent for MP Candidate

This is a great opportunity for me to learn and get some experience in polical campaign financing. We are just starting at the time of this writing. I am excited to the upcoming election.

This post is updated in 2024, the year I reitred from being a wedding officiant. 

I have been a wedding officiant since 2014 when I was younger than the couples I married. It was by accident that a pastor in need of an officiant who can help couples in both fluent Cantonese and English, and also understand the mixed culture. He quickly trained me and ordinated me into his church.  We started with a very small group, conducting civil weddings and funerals in Ontario.  Slowly our pastor decided to make it a wedding business. 

In 2024 I have decided it is time to retire as I am pursuing my CPA. I belonged to a group of fabulous wedding officiants from diverse backgrounds all across the country and I will miss them deeply.  It is a mixed feeling to see my profile page is no longer there. I treasured so many warm feedback, well wishes from couples and their family, and all the beautiful photos they have sent me, it was truly a privilege.   

Feedbacks

Here are just a few feedbacks: 

Yinfei & Jie

Cecilia Leung exceeded our expectations. She is a warm and kind person. She made us feel so comfortable, explained everything, and decreased our anxiety. She was very accommodating to all our requests and helped us along the way when preparing for the ceremony. She was just wonderful. I wish we had another reason to see her again. She was a perfect choice, we are so pleased we chose her as our officiant. Yinfei & Jie May 2021

Aaron & Ashley

Cecilia Leung was wonderful to work with, she was so warm and friendly. We found her to be very helpful in explaining the process to us and we felt like she cared about us. Cecilia was also flexible when we had some last-minute changes. My family really appreciated having a bilingual ceremony, and it was something our guests also found special. Thank you so much, Cecilia! Aaron & Ashley August 2020.

Thuan & May

Cecilia Leung was super friendly and answered all our questions. We would recommend her 100%! Thank you! A++++ Thuan & May September 2