News Releases and Media Advisories

Deregistration of First Peoples National Party of Canada

Ottawa, Friday, July 5, 2013

• The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand, has accepted a request for the voluntary deregistration of the First Peoples National Party of Canada, effective July 31, 2013.
• The request was submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer in a letter filed in accordance with section 388 of the Canada Elections Act, dated June 30, 2013, and signed by the party's Leader, Chief Agent and Secretary.
• 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 Web site.

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