This limit is based on the number of persons found on the list of electors. To promote fairness among candidates, the Act imposes a limit on election expenses for each position.
Approving or disapproving of acts done or proposed to be done by a party, a candidate, or their supporters. Approving or disapproving of measures advocated or opposed by a candidate or party. Communicating or opposing the platform or policies of a candidate or party. Directly or indirectly promoting or opposing the election of a candidate or candidates of a political party. It therefore does not affect the limit on expenses.Īccording to the Act, an election expense may be used for: The cost of goods or services used before or after the election period does not constitute an election expense. The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities provides for certain exceptions. The cost of goods or services used during the election period to promote or oppose a candidate constitutes an election expense. Reimbursement of election expenses and the advance payment of any reimbursement must be made by cheque or by transfer of funds to an account held by the official representative. This advance will only be paid once we have accepted a certified estimate of the amount of election expenses incurred from the official agent of the party. When the voting results are released, candidates eligible for reimbursement may receive an advance on their reimbursement in the amount of 35% of the election expenses limit as established by the Election Act. Moreover, independent candidates who were not elected cannot claim amounts that exceed debts incurred from their election expenses. Reimbursable election expenses cannot exceed the limit on election expenses set by the Election Act. Any party that obtained at least 1% of the valid votes. Any candidate who was elected or who received at least 15% of the valid votes. Limit of election expenses per elector Reimbursement of election expenses EligibilityĪfter the election expenses report is received and verified, 50% of the election expenses incurred and paid are reimbursed, in accordance with the Act, to: Consequently, the limit on the election expenses of a candidate in an electoral division is increased in order to take into account the limit that would normally have been allocated to the party. The change in the average consumer price index was around 3.8% in Québec in 2021.ĭuring by-elections, the official agent of an authorized political party cannot incur election expenses. The election expenses limit is indexed on April 1 of each year, based on the change in the average consumer price index as established by Statistics Canada ( Election Act, section 426). A party’s election expenses are limited to a maximum amount per elector in all electoral divisions where that party has an official candidate. The Election Act stipulates that a candidate’s election expenses are limited based on a maximum amount per elector in the electoral division in which they are running. Limit of election expenses Maximum amounts However, if a political party produces material with a partisan effect, such as a video, and relays it on social media, the costs associated with its production (purchase of images or photos, filming or editing costs) may be considered election expenses. 
This type of advertisement is not considered election expenses. Be paid by the official agent from the election fund made available by the official representativeĭuring an election period, a Facebook post or Twitter tweet usually doesn’t cost anything.Fall into one of the following categories: publicity, goods and services, rental of premises, travel and meal expenses.Be authorized by the official agent of a party or candidate.It approves or disapproves of acts performed by a party or a candidate.
It promotes or opposes a platform or policy of a candidate or party.
It directly or indirectly promotes or opposes the election of a candidate or candidates of a party. An initiative is considered to have a partisan effect if: Any initiative that has a cost, a partisan effect and that occurs during the election period is considered an election expense, including websites, events, advertising, and election signage.
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