News Releases and Media Advisories

Registered Political Parties Submit 2016 Financial Returns

Gatineau, Tuesday, July 4, 2017

• The deadline for registered parties to file financial transactions returns for 2016 was midnight, June 30, 2017. These returns are reports on contributions, loans, transfers, by-election expenses and unpaid claims. Party financial statements are also included.
• The Acting Chief Electoral Officer of Canada may grant a deadline extension if a political party applies for one no later than two weeks after the deadline.
• As soon as possible after the returns are received, Elections Canada posts the returns for 2016 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 elections.ca