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Registered Political Parties Submit 2015 Financial Returns

Gatineau, Tuesday, July 5, 2016

  • The deadline for registered parties to file financial transactions returns for 2015 was midnight, June 30, 2016. 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 for one no later than two weeks after the statutory deadline.
  • As soon as possible after the returns are received, Elections Canada posts the returns for 2015 in a searchable database at elections.ca.

Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.

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