News Releases and Media Advisories
Registered Political Parties Receive
Final Quarterly Allowance
Gatineau, Thursday, April 2, 2015
- Registered political party first quarter allowances for the 2015 fiscal year have been paid. These allowances were based on the results of the 41st general election of May 2, 2011.
- The annual allowance for the past year was $0.1275 per valid vote, paid in quarterly instalments.
- Registered political parties that met voting thresholds in a general election have been eligible to receive quarterly allowances.
- Pursuant to the Canada Elections Act, the quarterly allowances have been phased out over a three-year period. This is the final quarterly allowance payment.
Political Party | Payment Amount |
---|---|
Bloc Québécois | $113,657 |
Conservative Party of Canada | $743,997 |
Green Party of Canada | $72,942 |
Liberal Party of Canada | $354,842 |
New Democratic Party | $575,332 |
Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.
Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1-877-877-9515
or at www.elections.ca