News Releases and Media Advisories
Deregistration of People's Political Power Party of Canada
OTTAWA, Wednesday, April 13, 2011
- The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, has informed the chief agent of the People's Political Power Party of Canada that the party is deregistered, effective April 13, 2011.
- The party has been deregistered for failing to endorse a candidate in the May 2, 2011, general election, as required by section 385 of the Canada Elections Act.
- The party may no longer issue tax receipts for contributions received and is no longer entitled to any of the benefits of a registered party under the Act, including the use of allocated broadcasting time.
- An updated list of registered political parties is available on Elections Canada's Web site.
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