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To complete the nomination package, the candidate must make a solemn declaration before an authorized person as per s. 66(1)(a) and 549(1) of the CEA. Under the CEA, the following persons have been authorized to receive such a declaration: election officers (including, a returning officer, assistant returning officer, or additional assistant ...
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- Eligibility
- Political Affiliation
- Candidate Identification
- Use of Alternative Name
- Forming Your Campaign Team
- Collecting Electors' Signatures
- The Political Entities Service Centre and The Online Nomination Form
- Submitting The Nomination Package
- Confirming Your Candidacy
- Main Steps to Become A Confirmed Candidate
The right to run in a federal election is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The basic requirements to become a candidate are the following: 1. You must be a Canadian citizen. 2. You must be at least 18 years old on election day. 3. You must not be deemed ineligible under the criteria listed in section 65 of the Act. 4. You m...
You must choose whether you will run as an independent candidate or as a member of a political party. Your choice will determine whether the name of your political party, the word "independent" or no wording/affiliation will appear under your name on the ballot. If you wish to be endorsed by a party and have that party’s name appear below yours on ...
If you are filing a Nomination Paper(EC 20010), you must provide proof of your identity to the returning officer. If you are filing the online nomination form, or a delegate is filing on your behalf, you must provide signed copies of your identity documents. You have two options when providing identification:
If you want an alternative name to appear on the ballot, in addition to providing proof of identity, you must provide the returning officer with documents that prove that you are commonly known by that name. You must do so if you want to use a different given name (even if it is a common abbreviation of the name) or a different last name (e.g. your...
In order to complete the Nomination Paper(EC 20010) or online nomination form, you will need to appoint an official agent and an auditor (the auditor is only mandatory if your campaign meets the criteria listed below). You (the candidate), the official agent, and the auditor must all be different people. Your official agent is responsible for admin...
You must collect the name, address, and signature of at least 100 electors who are qualified to vote in the electoral district where you intend to run and who consent to your candidacy. The signatures must be witnessed, although the witness is not required to be a qualified elector. All signatures on any one page must be witnessed by the same perso...
The Political Entities Service Centre(PESC) is Elections Canada's secure online portal designed for candidates and political entities to readily access a variety of services and digital documents. You will be able to: 1. complete and submit an online nomination form (the Web-based equivalent of the Nomination Paper(EC 20010)); 2. access electoral m...
Either the Nomination Paper (EC 20010) or online nomination form along with all supporting documents (attached to the paper copy filed or uploaded to the electronic package) must be submitted between the time the returning officer publishes the Notice of Election and the time nominations close, which is at 2:00 p.m. local time on the 21st day befor...
After receiving your nomination package, the returning officer will have 48 hours to review it and confirm that it is complete, which will include confirming that the electors consenting to your candidacy reside in the electoral district. As soon as the verification is completed, the returning officer will provide you with a copy of either a Notice...
Verify that you meet the criteria to become a candidate.Contact your political party, if you wish to be endorsed by them.Find suitable persons to appoint as an official agent and as an auditor (if applicable).Collect at least 100 (or 50, as applicable) eligible signatures from electors residing in your electoral district and consenting to your candidacy.Elections Canada now allows you to complete and submit your nomination form online. You can create your secure account on the Political Entity Service Centre (PESC), Elections Canada's secure, convenient, easy-to-use online portal. The PESC portal lets candidates and political entities access a variety of electoral services and digital ...
Nov 28, 2023 · What are the main differences between a Nomination Paper and an online nomination form? The Nomination Paper is the document that all prospective candidates must complete and submit to the returning officer of their electoral district at the established time in order to become a confirmed candidate (i.e. have their name appear on the ballot) in any federal election.
Step 2: Nomination of Candidates. Political parties need to choose candidates to run in an election. As soon as the election writs are issued, each party must decide who will be its candidate for each riding. A candidate can also run for election without being affiliated with a party, as either an “independent” candidate or a candidate with ...
NOMINATION PAPER OF A CANDIDATE AT A FEDERAL ELECTION OR BY-ELECTION (As required under section 66 of the Canada Elections Act) TO BE FILED AFTER THE ISSUE OF THE NOTICE OF ELECTION PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 67(1) OF THE CANADA ELECTIONS ACT Please read the instructions on pages 3 and 4 carefully before completing this document. EC 20010 (10/07)
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Run for Federal Office. The basic requirements for becoming a federal candidate are the following: You must be a Canadian citizen. You must be at least 18 years old on election day. You must file a Nomination Paper (EC 20010) with the returning officer for the electoral district (riding) where you intend to run, along with all other documents ...
