Press Releases and Media Advisories
Registered Political Parties Receive
Second Quarter Allowances
OTTAWA, Friday, July 2, 2010
- Registered political party second quarter allowances for the 2010 fiscal year have been paid. These allowances are based on the results of the 40th general election of October 14, 2008.
- Registered political parties that meet voting thresholds in a general election are eligible to receive quarterly allowances.
- The current annual allowance, adjusted for inflation, is $2.004 per valid vote ($1.75 x 1.145). This annual allowance is paid in quarterly instalments.
Political Party | Payment Amount |
---|---|
Bloc Québécois | $691,289 |
Conservative Party of Canada | $2,609,418 |
Green Party of Canada | $469,686 |
Liberal Party of Canada | $1,819,999 |
New Democratic Party | $1,260,002 |
Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.
Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
or at www.elections.ca