Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand reminded Canadians that political contributions, loans and loan guarantee limits by individuals who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents are limited to $1,500 annually to each registered party; $1,500 annually in total to the registered associations, nomination contestants and candidates of each registered party; $1,500 annually in total … Read more
Elections Canada offices in each of Canada’s 338 federal electoral districts are now offering full service hours. Offices are now open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (local time). Electors can visit any of over 400 Elections … Read more
To vote, electors must be registered at their current address. Elections Canada has started revising the preliminary lists of electors. These lists are produced using information in the National Register of Electors. Starting September 1st, election workers may conduct door-to-door targeted revision in areas where mobility is high and registration levels are low. If no … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer has released the preliminary election expenses limits for political parties and candidates for the 42nd federal general election. More information is available online. The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada would like to remind Canadians about the rules on political contributions, loans and loan guarantees limits. More details are available online. Call … Read more
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand confirmed that the writs of by-election in Ottawa West-Nepean (Ontario), Peterborough (Ontario) and Sudbury (Ontario) are deemed to have been withdrawn in accordance with subsection 31(3) of the Parliament of Canada Act. Call 416-362-0885. The 42nd federal general election will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015. Elections Canada offices in each … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Marc Mayrand announced that the registered parties’ second quarter financial returns for 2015 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 two per cent of the number … Read more
The deadline for registered parties to file financial transactions returns for 2014 was midnight, June 30, 2015. These returns are reports on contributions, loans, transfers, by-election expenses and unpaid claims. Party financial statements are also included with the returns. The chief electoral officer of Canada may grant a deadline extension if a political party applies … Read more
Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, received on Friday, May 15, 2015, the warrant from the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that the seat for Barrie (Ontario) is vacant. More information is available online. Call 1-877-877-9515.
The writs of election were issued today by Elections Canada for the federal by-elections to be held on Monday, October 19, 2015, in the electoral districts of Ottawa West-Nepean, Peterborough and Sudbury (Ontario) to fill three vacancies in the House of Commons. Call 1-877-877-9515.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, announced that the registered parties’ first quarter financial returns for 2015 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 … Read more
