Libertarian Party of Canada deregistered

Summary#

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer announced that the Libertarian Party of Canada has been deregistered under the Canada Elections Act. The deregistration takes effect on March 31, 2026. The Gazette item also notes a separate Determination of number of electors notice that was published on March 13, 2026.

What it does#

• States that the Libertarian Party of Canada is deregistered for failing to meet obligations under section 415 of the Canada Elections Act. The effective date is March 31, 2026.
• Notes that a related notice, the Determination of number of electors, was published as Extra Vol. 160, No. 3 on March 13, 2026. The Gazette entry itself does not include the details of that determination.

Who's affected#

• Members, supporters and organizers of the Libertarian Party of Canada.
• Local electoral officials and anyone involved in nominating or registering candidates connected to that party.
• The general public and voters, to the extent that a party’s registration status affects what appears on ballots or in official lists of parties. The Gazette notice does not list every specific consequence.

Why it matters#

• Deregistration changes the party’s formal status under the election law. The notice is the official public record of that change.
• People looking to join, support, or run for office under the party name should take note of the date March 31, 2026 and check with Elections Canada or the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer for details on practical next steps. The Gazette item itself does not spell out all downstream effects.