Press Releases and Media Advisories
Registered Political Parties Receive
First Quarter Allowances
OTTAWA, Thursday, April 1, 2010
- Registered political party first quarter allowances for the 2010 fiscal year have been paid. These allowances are based on the results of the 40th general election of October 14, 2008.
- Registered political parties that meet voting thresholds in a general election are eligible to receive quarterly allowances.
- The current annual allowance, adjusted for inflation, is $1.999 per valid vote ($1.75 x 1.142). This annual allowance is paid in quarterly instalments.
Political party | Payment amount |
---|---|
Bloc Québécois | $689,478 |
Conservative Party of Canada | $2,602,581 |
Green Party of Canada | $468,455 |
Liberal Party of Canada | $1,815,230 |
New Democratic Party | $1,256,701 |
Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.
Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
or at www.elections.ca