News Releases and Media Advisories

Deregistration of the Seniors Party of Canada

Gatineau, Monday, November 7, 2016

• The Associate Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, has informed the leader of the Seniors Party of Canada that the party is deregistered effective November 30, 2016.
• The party is being deregistered for failing to comply with subsection 437(1) of the Canada Elections Act.
• The party may no longer issue tax receipts for contributions received after the effective date of its deregistration and is no longer entitled to any of the benefits of a registered party under the Act, including the use of broadcasting time.
• A notice of the party's deregistration will be published in the Canada Gazette.
• An updated list of registered political parties is available on Elections Canada's website.

Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.

Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
www.elections.ca