Part INoticeVolume 158, Number 41Published: October 12, 2024

Elmwood—Transcona and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun winners

Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 158, Number 41: PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF COMMONS

Key facts

Published
October 12, 2024
Comment deadline
Unclear
Effective date
Unclear

Summary#

This Canada Gazette notice records the official returns from two federal by-elections held on September 16, 2024 and published in Part I on October 12, 2024. It names Leila Dance as the winner in Elmwood—Transcona and Louis-Philippe Sauvé as the winner in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun.

What it does#

  • Announces, under the Canada Elections Act, that returns have been received showing the elected members for two electoral districts.
  • Lists the elected members:
    • Leila DanceElmwood—Transcona
    • Louis-Philippe SauvéLaSalle—Émard—Verdun
  • Shows the notice was dated and signed by Stéphane Perrault on September 27, 2024.
  • Includes a brief administrative note about Standing Order 130 and contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office (a routine reference for private bill notices).

Who's affected#

  • Residents and voters in Elmwood—Transcona and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun — they now have the named members representing them in the House of Commons.
  • The House of Commons and parliamentary staff, who update records of membership.
  • People and groups who follow election results or who had candidates in those by-elections.
  • Anyone planning private bills may note the contact information for the Private Members’ Business Office.

Why it matters#

  • The notice restores or confirms representation for those two districts, so constituents have elected members to raise local issues in Parliament.
  • It is the official public record that the by-elections produced the named winners. This matters for parliamentary procedure, constituency services, and for anyone tracking the composition of the House of Commons.

Key topics

Canada Elections ActElections CanadaOffice of the Chief Electoral OfficerLeila DanceLouis-Philippe SauvéStéphane PerraultElmwood—TransconaLaSalle—Émard—VerdunStanding Order 130Private Members’ Business Officeby-electionsparliamentary representationHouse of Commons

Source: Canada Gazette

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