What is the legal argument to support legislation that bars an individual from standing for re-election as a candidate for the position of provincial candidate?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Godfrey et al v. Bird and District of North Saanich, 2005 BCSC 626 (CanLII):
The rationale for this type of legislation was also set out by Estey J. in New Brunswick v. Wheeler, 1979 CanLII 228 (SCC), [1979] 2 S.C.R. 650: As I have indicated, qualifications for the election to and the holding of high office in all levels of government are a matter of considerable importance in the functioning of the democratic community. The sanctity of these offices and the strict adherence to the conditions of occupying those offices must be safeguarded if democratic government is to perform up to design. Therefore, these enactments as they are brought before the courts in applications in quo warranto and otherwise, must be given their full application according to law. (at p. 666)
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