Deregistration of two riding associations and party

Summary#

This notice from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer reports three deregistrations under the Canada Elections Act, all effective February 28, 2023. Two are riding (electoral district) associations and one is a registered political party.

What it does#

• Deregisters the riding association named Newmarket‑Aurora‑Richmond Hill Regional PPC Association, effective February 28, 2023.
• Deregisters the riding association named Steveston—Richmond East Federal NDP Riding Association, effective February 28, 2023.
• Deregisters the registered political party National Citizens Alliance of Canada, effective February 28, 2023.
• The publication also notes Standing Order 130 (about notices for private bills) was published earlier on November 20, 2021, and lists contact details for the Private Members’ Business Office.

Who's affected#

• Members, supporters and local organizers of the named riding associations.
• Members and supporters of the National Citizens Alliance of Canada.
• Candidates or potential candidates who would have relied on those registered groups.
• Elections Canada and people who track registered political organizations and campaign finance records.

Why it matters#

• Deregistration ends the groups’ official status under the Canada Elections Act. That usually stops them from accepting funds or issuing official campaign receipts as registered political entities.
• For local volunteers and donors, it can change how campaign money is handled and reported.
• For voters and watchdogs, it updates the public record about which parties and riding associations are officially registered.