The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, received on Aug. 23, 2016, the warrant from the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Ottawa-Vanier, Ont. is vacant. Since the date of the election must be at least 36 days after the issue of the writ, the earliest that the by-election in … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, announced that the registered parties’ second quarter financial returns for 2016 are now available on the Elections Canada website. A registered political party must submit a quarterly financial return if its candidates for the most recent general election received at that election at least 2 percent of the number of … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, has accepted a request for the voluntary deregistration of the United Party of Canada, effective August 31, 2016. The request was submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer in a letter filed in accordance with section 414 of the Canada Elections Act, dated July 18, 2016, and signed … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, has accepted a request for the voluntary deregistration of the Party for Accountability, Competency and Transparency, effective July 31, 2016. The full release is available online. Call 1-877-877-9515.
Registered Political Parties Submit 2015 Financial Returns. The full release is available online.
Marc Mayrand informed the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Prime Minister of Canada that he will step down as Chief Electoral Officer of Canada on December 28, 2016. “I have concluded that it would be preferable to leave my position at the end of the year to allow my successor the necessary … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, announced that the registered parties’ first quarter financial returns for 2016 are now available on the Elections Canada website. Call 1-877-877-9515.
Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand announced the winners of the National Democracy Challenge 2015. “Despite not yet being of voting age, youth have become more interested and engaged in the 2015 federal election through this initiative,” said Mayrand. “I congratulate this year’s winners – and all of the participants – for their great work and … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, received on March 24, 2016, the warrant from the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, Alta. 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 must be … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, announced that Mr. Peter S. Grant has been reappointed as Broadcasting Arbitrator pursuant to section 332 of the Canada Elections Act. Grant was chosen by a unanimous decision of the parties represented in the House of Commons. The full release is available online.
