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.

If you received a Verification Notice by email from Elections Canada, you are already on the International Register of Electors.

Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action: A settlement has been reached in the Bouchard class action against the Government of Canada. Consult the first notification to class members to learn more ...

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.

Who is eligible for a reimbursement? How is the reimbursement calculated? Who is eligible for a reimbursement? A registered party is eligible for a partial reimbursement of paid election expenses and ...

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 ...