April 28, 2025

Mario Bellissimo Offers Insight on Lower Voter Turnout Among New Canadians

Posted by Durr-e Adan - Bellissimo Law Group PC

Ahead of Election Day, OMNI News aired a special report highlighting key information for new Canadian voters, featuring insights from Mario Bellissimo.

As part of OMNI’s pre-election coverage, the segment aired Thursday, April 24, across their national Arabic, Punjabi, Filipino, and Mandarin newscasts. Mario Bellissimo was invited to comment on the unique challenges new Canadians face at the polls. Citing Elections Canada data from the last general election, the story addressed why new citizens tend to vote at lower rates—often due to confusion around registration and eligibility. The segment aimed to inform and empower new voters just in time for election day.