Before an election, returning officers select their office staff (also known as "key staff") but hire them only once the election has been called. Office staff handle all the preparations necessary ...

We wish to express our appreciation to the staff and management of Field Governance and Operational Readiness, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and the ROs who participated in this audit.

This infographic explains the steps that a registered or eligible* party must follow to comply with reporting requirements for a general election. *A party is "eligible" if it successfully applied for ...

This chapter discusses the rules for partisan advertising that a registered party conducts during a pre-election period, including how to administer expenses, and gives examples of activities. It ...

This chapter discusses how transactions are regulated when the registered party engages in shared activities or shares expenses with another political entity, especially candidates during an election.

This chapter outlines what registered parties should take into consideration from a political financing perspective when interacting with third parties in the pre-election period and election period.

A transfer is a provision of funds, property or services between specified political entities of the same political affiliation. Where specifically permitted under the Canada Elections Act, a transfer ...

This chapter discusses the candidate's personal expenses and reporting requirements. It covers the following topics: What are the candidate's personal expenses? Who can incur and pay the candidate's ...

This chapter explains the rules for administering the campaign's unpaid claims and loans at different times after the election. It covers the following topics: Repaying claims and loans within 36 ...

To promote accessibility in every aspect of the electoral process, Elections Canada has developed this info sheet to guide political parties and candidates in making their campaigns more accessible to ...

Reports in this table must be submitted to Elections Canada, unless otherwise noted. Forms and instructions are available on the Elections Canada website. Signed, with all supporting documents The ...

This chapter presents quick reference tools for candidates and official agents. It covers the following topics: Important deadlines for the candidate's campaign Limits on contributions, loans and loan ...