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Meeting Summary – Annual General Meeting of June 13–14, 2013

Appendix A: Agenda

June 13–14, 2013
Château Cartier (Room Beau Rivage A)
1170 Aylmer Road, Gatineau, Quebec

DAY 1 – THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Time Agenda Item
8:15–9:00 Breakfast and Registration
9:00–9:15  Welcome
9:15–10:15 Introductory Remarks and Report by the Chief Electoral Officer
This item is for information.
Goal of this session: Members receive an update on Elections Canada's activities and other related matters.
10:15–10:30 Break
10:30–12:15 Implementation of New Electoral Boundaries
This item is for information and clarification.
Goal of this session: Members understand the process of implementing the new electoral boundaries and impacts related to Schedule III, appointment of new returning officers, electoral district associations (EDAs) and reconfiguring of the National Register of Electors.
12:15–1:15 Lunch (served on site)
1:15–2:15 Improving Compliance with Voting Day Procedures
This item is for information.
Goal of this session: Members are informed of Elections Canada's action plan for improving compliance with voting procedures at the polls.
2:15–2:30 Break
2:30–3:45 New Voting Services Model for Federal Elections
This item is for information and initial feedback.
Goal of this session: Members are informed of the new voting model pilot project and provide initial feedback on the proposed model.
3:45–4:00 Day 1 Wrap-up


DAY 2 – FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Time Agenda Item
8:15–9:00 Breakfast
9:00–9:15  Welcome
9:15–10:00 Political Finance: Use of Existing Resources During Electoral Campaigns
This item is for information and clarification.
Goal of this session: Members understand the requirements of the Act in relation to the use of existing resources, including parliamentary resources, for election expenses and contributions.
10:00–10:45 Political Finance: Bill C-48: The Technical Tax Amendments Act 2012
This item is for information and clarification.
Goal of this session: Members understand the requirements of Bill C-48 with respect to the tax deductibility of certain political contributions.
10:45–11:00  Break
11:00–12:00 ACPP Forward Agenda and Open Forum
This item is for information and discussion.
Goal of this session: Members are informed of plans to engage them in the coming period and members have an opportunity to discuss other matters.
12:00 ACPP Annual General Meeting Adjourns
12:00–1:00  Lunch (served on site)