Procedure and House Affairs committee It hasn't changed. The same rule applies in terms of the timelines. The definitions were adjusted to align with the new categories that were being established for candidates. That explains part of it.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Manon Paquet
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Manon Paquet
Procedure and House Affairs committee This was a recommendation of the Chief Electoral Officer that was implemented to give more accountability if a candidate were to go over the limit in who approved those expenses. There are provisions to account for the fact that some of the expenses can now be paid from personal
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Manon Paquet
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Manon Paquet
Procedure and House Affairs committee That's right.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee A political party, for example, would be an entity.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee Maybe to add to the over-contribution issue.... It could fall under administrative monetary penalty, but the limit of the penalty is higher. It could be double the amount of the over-contribution or the contribution that was not allowed.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Manon Paquet
Procedure and House Affairs committee It would be one or the other. The commissioner would still have the option to prosecute.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee They could likely register at the polls and make a solemn declaration that they will be 18 on polling day. The definition of an elector is to be 18 on polling day, so they would be allowed to vote.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee They have to apply to register and to get a special ballot.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee The mandate of the CEO for public information includes a specific provision allowing Elections Canada to promote to Canadians living abroad.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee They can accept the ballots and the mailers.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee I would add that the reports of the third parties will also be posted on Elections Canada's website at some point. There is a possibility that if someone sees something that they consider suspicious, they could bring forward a complaint through the commissioner.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee The complaint would go to the commissioner.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
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Procedure and House Affairs committee The commissioner would decide whether or not to investigate.
May 28th, 2018Committee meeting
Manon Paquet