Eleven local party associations deregistered

Summary#

This notice from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer lists local party organizations that were removed from the register under the Canada Elections Act, effective July 31, 2022. The notice is dated July 11, 2022 and was signed by Josée Villeneuve, Senior Director, Political Financing.

What it does#

• Announces that a set of registered electoral district associations (local riding organizations) have been deregistered under the Canada Elections Act, with the deregistration taking effect on July 31, 2022.
• Separates the deregistrations into two lists (reported under different subsections of the Act). The full list of the affected associations appears below.

Who's affected#

• Beaches—East York - PPC Association
• Willowdale - PPC Association
• Ahuntsic‑Cartierville Green Party of Canada Association
• Bay of Quinte PPC Association
• Brantford—Brant - PPC Association
• Cambridge - PPC Association
• Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke - PPC Association
• Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock - PPC Association
• Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon - PPC Association
• Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry - PPC Association
• Tobique—Mactaquac - PPC Association

If you are a member, volunteer, or donor to one of these local organizations, this notice concerns your group’s legal registration status.

Why it matters#

• The notice changes who is listed as a registered local party organization for certain federal ridings.
• The document itself does not explain the reasons for deregistration or spell out the practical effects. In general, being removed from the register can affect a local association’s official standing under election law and may change what fundraising or financial activities it can carry out.
• People connected to these associations should check with Elections Canada (the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer) for details about the reasons and next steps.