Marijuana Party Deregistered under Elections Act

Summary#

This Gazette notice publishes two short items: a routine reminder about Standing Order 130 (private bills) and a deregistration under the Canada Elections Act. The Marijuana Party and four of its local electoral district associations are listed as deregistered, effective October 31, 2025.

What it does#

• Reminds readers that Standing Order 130 (rules on notices for intended private bills) was previously published and gives a contact point in the House of Commons for more information.
• Announces the deregistration of the political party Marijuana Party because it failed to meet certain obligations under the Canada Elections Act.
• Lists the electoral district associations that are deregistered along with the party:
  • Essex Marijuana Party (EMP)
  • Parti Marijuana de Québec (PMQ)
  • Thunder Bay–Superior North Marijuana Party
  • Windsor–Tecumseh Parti Marijuana Party
• States the deregistration is effective October 31, 2025. The notice is signed by Stéphane Perrault, Chief Electoral Officer, and dated October 1, 2025.

Who's affected#

• Members, supporters and organizers of the Marijuana Party and the four listed local associations.
• Voters and volunteers in the affected ridings (Essex; Quebec association area; Thunder Bay–Superior North; Windsor–Tecumseh) who follow or work with that party.
• Elections officials and anyone checking official party lists or candidate registrations.

Why it matters#

• Deregistration removes the party and those associations from their official registered status under the Canada Elections Act.
• That change affects official records and how the party is treated in the electoral system, which can influence how it appears on public lists and in election-related processes.
• For supporters and local volunteers, this may affect how they organize and present themselves in future elections.