Deregistration of Federal Liberal Associations

Summary#

This notice from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer tells the public that a long list of local political riding groups was removed from the official register under subsection 467(2) of the Canada Elections Act. The deregistrations took effect on May 30, 2024.

What it does#

• States that a number of registered electoral district associations were deregistered under subsection 467(2) of the Canada Elections Act.
• Publishes the full list of the associations that were deregistered (the list appears in the Gazette notice).
• Gives the effective date of the deregistrations as May 30, 2024.

Who's affected#

• The local riding associations named in the notice — mostly organizations listed as a Federal Liberal Association for many federal ridings across Canada.
• People involved with those associations, such as local officers, volunteers, and donors.
• The federal political party these associations are linked to (as a practical matter), since local riding groups are part of how parties organize and raise funds.

If it is unclear whether a specific riding you care about is on the list, check the full list published in the Gazette notice.

Why it matters#

• Deregistration ends an association’s official status under the Canada Elections Act, which affects its ability to fundraise, issue official tax receipts for political contributions, and operate under the rules that apply to registered riding associations.
• For local campaign organizers and donors, this means they may need to re-register or take other steps to continue operating legally under federal election rules.
• For voters, the change is mostly administrative, but it can affect how local parties organize for future elections.