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A big part of the work we do to enforce the
#ElectionsAct
starts with a complaint from the public.
It’s an important first step to protect our electoral process, so a big thanks goes out to everyone who has taken the time to share their concerns with us over the years.
#CCE50
It’s a common misconception that the Commissioner of Canada Elections and
@ElectionsCan_E
are the same.
We actually have two very different roles.
Elections Canada runs federal elections and administers the
#ElectionsAct
, while we're responsible for enforcing the law.
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Earlier this week, Carmen Boucher, CCE’s Executive Director, Enforcement Branch, attended
@CACP_ACCP
’s 119th Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Summit and Policing Trade Show in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
There’s often a lot of confusion about what we can and can’t look at when it comes to foreign interference.
To learn more about what we can do:
#CdnPoli
These same political financing rules also led to the creation of the Commissioner of Election Expenses position in 1974, known today as the Commissioner of Canada Elections.
#CCE50
What happened in 1974? New rules were added to the Canada Elections Act to create our political financing regime, which serves as a model around the world today. (1/3)
#OnThisDay
in 2022, Commissioner of Canada Elections Caroline J. Simard began her 10-year term.
She’s the first woman to occupy this role since its creation in 1974.
#OTD
Happy
#InternationalYouthDay
!
Although youth under the age of 18 can’t vote, they can contribute to our democracy by submitting a complaint to us if they see something that might be against the Canada Elections Act.
#IYD2024
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We’re celebrating our second anniversary on
#LinkedIn
! 🍰
Follow our LinkedIn page for official information on election enforcement and compliance, and to be kept up-to-date on potential job postings:
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#ICYMI
: On Tuesday, the Commissioner announced 12 administrative monetary penalties for Canada Elections Act violations.
Read the news release here:
#CCENews
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AMPs, charges, or compliance agreement? These are only a few of the tools at the Commissioner’s disposal to ensure that the
#ElectionsAct
is respected.
Here are the factors that guide the Commissioner in her decision-making process:
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