Again, there are different roles for the different types of entities. Let's just take candidates, for example. Right now, they have to report within four months after the election. They also have to have paid out claims within that period of time. If they haven't and the Chief Electoral Officer has allowed an exception—and there are various reasons why this can be done—then they have to update a return every time something happens to that return. If they make a payment on the outstanding amount, they have to report that to Elections Canada. This very obviously extends the period of time for which candidates and nomination contestants will have to have dealings with Elections Canada to wrap up their campaigns.
On June 18th, 2007. See this statement in context.