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Registered Political Parties Receive
Second Quarter Allowances

OTTAWA, Friday, July 2, 2010

  • Registered political party second 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 $2.004 per valid vote ($1.75 x 1.145). This annual allowance is paid in quarterly instalments.
Quarterly Allowance for the Period April 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010
Political Party Payment Amount
Bloc Québécois
$691,289
Conservative Party of Canada
$2,609,418
Green Party of Canada
$469,686
Liberal Party of Canada
$1,819,999
New Democratic Party
$1,260,002

Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.

Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
or at www.elections.ca