Local: 2005 Federal Election Information and Links
Political parties and candidates must register with Elections Canada in order to appear on the ballot. Donations parties & candidates receive are tax deductible, and they qualify for government payments equal to 60% of their election expenses.
Nominations for candidates for the 2005 elections will close
21 days before voting day. See Elections Canada's
Political Party Handbook and
Election Handbook for Candidates
for all the details about the rules that apply to political parties and individual candidates.