Canadian Nationalist Party Deregistered

Summary#

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer announced that the Canadian Nationalist Party has been deregistered under the Canada Elections Act for failing to meet obligations in section 410. The deregistration is effective March 31, 2022; the notice is dated March 14, 2022 and signed by Stéphane Perrault.

What it does#

• Declares the deregistration of the Canadian Nationalist Party.
• Cites failure to comply with the obligations of section 410 of the Canada Elections Act as the reason.
• Sets the effective date of deregistration as March 31, 2022.
• Is issued by Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer.

Who's affected#

• Members and supporters of the Canadian Nationalist Party.
• People considering donating to or running as a candidate for that party.
• Elections administrators and anyone tracking registered parties nationally.
• The notice does not list further specific groups or downstream effects.

Why it matters#

• Deregistration removes the party’s official registered status under the Canada Elections Act, which affects how it is treated in federal election administration.
• The Gazette notice does not spell out the exact practical consequences (for example on fundraising, ballots, or candidate nominations). Affected people should check with the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer or Elections Canada for details.