The writ of by-election was issued by Elections Canada for the federal by-election to be held on March 19, 2012, in the electoral district of Toronto-Danforth, ON, to fill one vacancy in the House of Commons. The full release is available online. Call 1-877-877-9515.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand announced that the registered parties' fourth quarter financial returns for 2011 are available on Elections Canada's website. Call 1-877-877-9515.
Elections Canada announced that registered political party fourth quarter allowances for the 2011 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, adjusted … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand announced that the number of seats allocated to the provinces and territories in the House of Commons will increase from 308 to 338 following the adoption of Bill C-20, Fair Representation Act, on December 16, 2011. This change is expected to take effect for the general election in October 2015, … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand released the results of Elections Canada's National Youth Survey, a study of youth and young adult participation in the 2011 federal election. The survey reveals the important role that politicians and families play; youth who were contacted directly by candidates or political parties, or who discussed politics with their families, … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand announced that the registered parties' third quarter financial returns for 2011 are now available on the Elections Canada Web site. The full release is available online. Call 1-877-877-9515.
Registered political party third quarter allowances for the 2011 fiscal year have been paid. These allowances are based on the results of the 41st general election of May 2, 2011. The Conservative Party received $2,974,164, the New Democratic Party received $2,299,919, the Liberal Party received $1,418,499, the Bloc Quebecois received $454,348 and the Green Party … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand and executive director of Apathy is Boring Ilona Dougherty launched "The Art of Democracy" National Youth Challenge encouraging young Canadians to celebrate and learn about democracy. "The Art of Democracy" National Youth Challenge asks youth aged 14-30 to submit an image, video, blog post or Tweet in response … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand received the warrant on August 30, 2011 from the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Toronto-Danforth, ON, is vacant. At least 11 days and no more than 180 days must pass after the receipt of a warrant by the Chief Electoral Officer before … Read more
Elections Canada has released the report of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand on the 41st general election and the official voting results. After a general election the Chief Electoral Officer must publish, without delay, a report that sets out the voting results by polling division and any other information he considers relevant. … Read more
