The chief electoral officer of Canada announced the preliminary election expenses limits, which will apply to all registered political parties and candidates in the federal by-elections. Preliminary limits for parties and candidates in the Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, by-elections are based on the number of names on the preliminary lists of electors. The by-elections are taking place … Read more
Elections Canada has started revising the preliminary lists of electors for all polling divisions in Bourassa (Quebec), Brandon-Souris (Manitoba), Provencher (Manitoba) and Toronto Centre (Ontario). Preliminary lists of electors are produced using information in the National Register of Electors. More information is available online. Call 1-877-877-9515.
Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand announced the formation of an advisory board to provide non-partisan advice on matters related to Canada's electoral system. The Elections Canada Advisory Board, co-chaired by Ian Binnie, former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Sheila Fraser, former Auditor General of Canada, is composed of prominent Canadians representing a … Read more
Registered political party third quarter allowances for the 2013 fiscal year have been paid. These allowances are based on the results of the 41st general election of May 2, 2011. Registered political parties that meet voting thresholds in a general election are eligible to receive quarterly allowances. The current annual allowance is $1.02 per valid … Read more
The Commissioner of Canada Elections, Yves Cote, released his first Annual Report. The commissioner is the independent officer, appointed by the chief electoral officer, responsible for enforcing the Canada Elections Act. Cote assumed his duties in July 2012. The main purpose of the report is to help Canadians better understand the mandate of the commissioner and to … Read more
The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has concluded its work of redrawing the province's federal electoral map. The independent commission was created in February 2012 to set boundaries so that each electoral district contains roughly the same number of people while also taking into account communities of interest or identity, historical patterns and geographic … Read more
Commissioner of Canada Elections announced the laying of Canada Elections Act charges. More information is available online. Call 613-954-7803.
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand received on Sept. 3, 2013, the warrant for the issue of a writ from the speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Brandon-Souris (Manitoba) is vacant. Pursuant to subsection 57(3) of the Canada Elections Act, the election must be held on a Monday. Since … Read more
Elections Canada is inviting Canadians to participate in Canada's Democracy Week from Sept. 16 to 23, 2013. The week will include events and activities across the country. This year, Canadians are being asked to celebrate the theme Connect with democracy. "Democracy works best when people feel an active sense of ownership," said chief electoral officer … Read more
Chief electoral officer of Canada Marc Mayrand received on Aug. 6, 2013, the warrant from the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Toronto Centre, Ont., is vacant. Pursuant to subsection 57(3) of the Canada Elections Act, the election must be held on a Monday. Since the date of the election … Read more
