Definition: A registered political party in Canada is a political party registered with the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
Registration allows a political party to issue income tax receipts for political contributions, to receive unspent election funds from candidates, and to have a candidate's political affiliation listed on the ballot. A registered political party must disclose political contributions and election spending and other financial information.
Any political party that runs at least one candidate in a general election or by-election and complies with the legal requirements in the Canada Elections Act may be registered.
Elections Canada maintains a list of registered political parties in Canada.
Registration allows a political party to issue income tax receipts for political contributions, to receive unspent election funds from candidates, and to have a candidate's political affiliation listed on the ballot. A registered political party must disclose political contributions and election spending and other financial information.
Any political party that runs at least one candidate in a general election or by-election and complies with the legal requirements in the Canada Elections Act may be registered.
Elections Canada maintains a list of registered political parties in Canada.
