Registered Political Parties Submit 2014 Financial Returns

GATINEAU, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - July 2, 2015) -

- The deadline for registered parties to file financial transactions returns for 2014 was midnight, June 30, 2015. These returns are reports on contributions, loans, transfers, by-election expenses and unpaid claims. Party financial statements are also included with the returns.

- The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada may grant a deadline extension if a political party applies for one no later than two weeks after the statutory deadline.

- As soon as possible after the returns are received, Elections Canada posts the returns for 2014 in a searchable database at elections.ca.

Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.