The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, announced that the registered parties' first quarter financial returns for 2013 are now available on the Elections Canada website. The chief agent of a registered party that is entitled to a quarterly allowance must submit a quarterly return on the contributions and transfers received by the party … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand commissioned a report and recommendations by an independent electoral consultant on ways to improve compliance with registration and voting processes on election days. The report, authored by Mr. Harry Neufeld, follows his six-month review of compliance with rules and standards that election officers are expected to follow during federal … Read more
Elections Canada is mailing over 20,000 personalized voter information cards to electors in Labrador (Newfoundland and Labrador) who are on the lists of electors. Electors who do not receive their voter information card by Wednesday, April 24, or who receive a card with incorrect information, for a deceased person or for someone unknown at that … Read more
The chief electoral officer of Canada has announced the preliminary election expenses limits. Limits apply to registered political parties and candidates in the federal by-election. Preliminary limits for parties and candidates in the May 13, 2013, by-election are based on the number of names on the preliminary lists of electors. The preliminary limit for political … Read more
Elections Canada has started revising the preliminary lists of electors for all polling divisions in Labrador (Newfoundland and Labrador). Preliminary lists of electors are produced using information in the National Register of Electors. The full release is available online. Call 1-877-877-9515.
Any Canadian elector whose home address is in Labrador (Newfoundland and Labrador) can vote by special ballot. Applications are available online, by phone or in person at the local Elections Canada office and Canadian diplomatic or consular offices. Applications must be received by Elections Canada in Ottawa before 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) or by the … Read more
Commissioner of Canada Elections Yves Cote has announced that pursuant to a decision by the director of public prosecutions, his office has laid a charge under the Canada Elections Act, a federal statute. The charge was filed on April 2, 2013, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph. Michael Sona is charged with having … Read more
Registered political party first 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 $1.53 per valid … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand presented to the Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, Sask.) a recommendations report following the May 2, 2011, general election. This report has now been tabled in Parliament. The report, Preventing Deceptive Communications with Electors – Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Following … Read more
Chief electoral officer of Canada Marc Mayrand received on March 18, 2013, the warrant from the speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Labrador (Newfoundland and Labrador) is vacant. At least 11 days and no more than 180 days must pass after the receipt of a warrant by the chief electoral … Read more
