Regulated advertising or activity during a federal election: register the third party with Elections Canada
Identify regulated expenses, monitor the current threshold, appoint responsible people and open accounts before duties are exceeded.
Federal rules differ from Quebec’s private-intervenor status. Separately check the pre-election and election periods, funding sources and current limits.
Confirm the scope
Map election advertising, partisan activities and surveys while distinguishing free content, production, placement and related expenses.
Prepare the information
Aggregate expenses under current period rules; confirm who may be a third party and which foreign funding is prohibited.
Complete the process
Appoint a financial agent and auditor when required, open the bank account and register once the applicable threshold is reached.
Keep follow-up records
Authorize every expense, keep invoices and contributions and file interim or final reports on time.
Registration of a third party — Elections Canada