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Political Entities

Tools for Political Parties

Important deadlines

October 30, 2025
Quarterly financial returns (Q3 – 2025)
December 29, 2025
Election returns (45th general election)
January 30, 2026
Quarterly financial returns (Q4 – 2025)
April 30, 2026
Quarterly financial returns (Q1 – 2026)

Latest publications

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions on topics of interest to political parties
Registration of a political party

Information and resources on how to register a political party
Financial reporting obligations

Financial forms, other forms, reporting software, summary of obligations
General election information

Information and resources for parties regarding general elections
Political financing resources and training

Resources about the political financing rules and obligations applicable to political parties
Regulated Fundraising Events

Information and forms for regulated fundraising events
Triennial confirmation of members of political parties

Information and forms relating to the triennial exercise
Opinions, guidelines and interpretation notes

Official guidance on how the law applies to political entities

Political Entities Support Network

Regular hours:

Phone:

1-800-486-6563 TTY: 1-800-361-8935

Email:

For portal and election support:csep-pesc@elections.ca

For political financing questions: political.financing@elections.ca

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