Elections Canada

Prime Minister welcomes appointment of new Chief Electoral Officer

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Friday, June 8, 2018
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OTTAWA, June 8, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the appointment of StphanePerrault as the new Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 8, 2018 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today welcomed the appointment of StphanePerrault as the new Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
  • The appointment, which was approved today by the House of Commons, is effective immediately.
  • As the head of Elections Canada, the Chief Electoral Officer is an independent Agent of Parliament appointed by resolution of the House of Commons to hold office for a term of 10years.
  • StphanePerrault was chosen as the nominee for the position of Chief Electoral Officer through the Government's open, transparent, and merit-based appointment process.

Preliminary Election Expenses Limits Are Now Available Online

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
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View the limit on election advertising expenses incurred by third parties for this by-election.

Key Points: 
  • View the limit on election advertising expenses incurred by third parties for this by-election.
  • The final election expenses limits for parties and candidates will be available on Monday, June 11, 2018.
  • Election expenses limits for political parties and for candidates , as well as the election advertising limit for third parties , are established in accordance with the Canada Elections Act.
  • Elections Canada is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament.

Federal By-election Underway in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord

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Sunday, May 13, 2018
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A federal by-election will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 in the electoral district of ChicoutimiLe Fjord (Quebec) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons.

Key Points: 
  • A federal by-election will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018 in the electoral district of ChicoutimiLe Fjord (Quebec) to fill a vacancy in the House of Commons.
  • The Elections Canada office in ChicoutimiLe Fjord is open as of today.
  • Canadian citizens in ChicoutimiLe Fjord who are at least 18 years old on election day are eligible to vote.
  • Unregistered electors can register at an Elections Canada office in ChicoutimiLe Fjord, or at their polling place just before they vote.

Prime Minister nominates new Chief Electoral Officer

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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OTTAWA, May 8, 2018 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of StphanePerrault as the new Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, May 8, 2018 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of StphanePerrault as the new Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
  • He has been the Acting Chief Electoral Officer since December 2016.
  • As the head of Elections Canada, the Chief Electoral Officer is responsible for operating fair and efficient federal elections in accordance with the Canada Elections Act and other laws that govern the federal electoral process, including the Referendum Act and the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act.
  • StphanePerrault was chosen as the nominee for the position of Chief Electoral Officer through the Government's open, transparent, and merit-based appointment process.