GATINEAU, QC, July 4, 2017 /CNW/ -
- 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.
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