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Secure online portal for political entities
Political Entities Support Network
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
Hours:
- Monday to Friday:
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) - Saturday:
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)- Sunday:
10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) - Sunday:
General Information
- How to Become a Candidate
- Candidate List of Authorized ID
- Campaign guidance for canvassing during COVID-19
- Accessibility Info Sheet for Political Parties and Candidates
- Guidelines for Candidates' Representatives
- Canvassing and Campaigning in Residential Areas and Public Places
- Guidebook: Voter Contact Registry (CRTC)
- Guidance for Candidates: Political Entities Service Centre Product Access
Submit your nomination
You can submit your nomination online or with a paper form.
- Option 1: Submit your nomination online through the Political Entities Service Centre (PESC) portal
- Option 2: Download the paper nomination form and submit your nomination at the returning office
Note: Once the returning officer has confirmed your nomination, you will have access to additional election documents through the PESC portal.