I understand that Elections Canada has changed the role of what I believe are called ROs, but generally the outreach is only available once an election is called. We had challenges in the last election in making sure that first nations and Elections Canada staff and those regional outreach officers were connected to coordinate polling stations in first nations communities.
My comment earlier around making sure information is available clearly relates to making sure that those staff members or contact persons are available as early as possible for first nations to reach out to, to discuss setting up a polling station and making sure the necessary supports for PPE are in place.