Three Electoral District Associations Deregistered

Summary#

The Canada Gazette published a notice from the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer that three registered electoral district associations have been deregistered under the Canada Elections Act, effective August 21, 2024. The notice names local party associations in Ajax, Longueuil–Saint‑Hubert, and Windsor‑Essex.

What it does#

• Deregisters these registered electoral district associations, effective August 21, 2024:
  • Ajax Federal Green Party Association
  • Association PPC de Longueuil–Saint‑Hubert
  • Windsor - Essex Regional PPC Association
• The notice is dated July 31, 2024 and is signed by Jeff Merrett, Acting Senior Director, Political Financing.

Who's affected#

• Members, volunteers and local organizers of the three named associations.
• The national parties those groups are affiliated with: the Green Party (local Ajax association) and the People's Party of Canada (the two PPC associations).
• Local donors or anyone planning to run for office in those specific electoral districts.
• If it is unclear who is affected beyond those groups, the notice does not give further detail.

Why it matters#

• The notice removes the associations' registered status under the Canada Elections Act (the notice itself does not list consequences).
• Losing registered status can affect an association’s official standing for things like fundraising and campaign activity under federal election rules. For exact effects and next steps, contact Elections Canada or the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.