The amount of money a political party can spend during an election campaign in Canada may seem mysterious to most constituents. However, there are limits to spending, depending on the number of names on the preliminary lists of electors in each electoral district, according to an Elections Canada media release from today.
The limits establish how much each registered party can spend on election expenses.
On April 10, Elections Canada released the total preliminary election expenses limit for each registered political party for the federal general election to be held on Monday, April 28.
The spending limit for each party in North Island-Powell River riding is $137,312.54. This is the highest amount for a riding in BC. The Courtenay-Alberni riding is the next highest at $135,612.74. The lowest spending limit is the riding of Fleetwood-Port Kells at $95,322.67.
According to Elections Canada, spending limits aim to level the playing field between competitors and moderate the influence of third parties.
The final election expenses limits for parties and candidates will be available on Monday, April 21, after the lists of electors have been revised.
Election expenses limits for political parties, for candidates and for third parties are established in accordance with the Canada Elections Act.
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