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Guideline: 2020-03

Written Opinions, Guidelines and Interpretation Notes

Political Financing Handbook for Registered Parties and Chief Agents

Summary of updates

The following table shows changes that have been made in this version of the handbook as part of the annual update.


Update description Chapter Section
1 New contribution limits for 2020 updated in tables and examples. All n/a
2 Clarified when a leadership contestant ceases to be a prominent attendee. Chapter 5 Regulated fundraising events
3 Clarified which claims need to be reported at year-end, as per OGI 2018-09, Unpaid Claims and Reporting Requirements. Chapter 6 Repaying and reporting unpaid claims
4 New process added for submitting reports online. Chapter 13 Submitting reports to Elections Canada