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Registered Political Parties Submit
2005 Fiscal Returns

OTTAWA, Saturday, July 1, 2006 — The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Jean-Pierre Kingsley, announced today that registered party financial transactions returns for 2005 have been filed with Elections Canada, as required by subsection 424(4) of the Canada Elections Act.

The deadline for filing these returns was midnight, June 30, 2006. In certain circumstances, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada may grant an extension if an application is made before the statutory deadline, in accordance with paragraphs 433(1)(a) and 433(2)(a) of the Act.

As of midnight, June 30, the Bloc Québécois, Christian Heritage Party of Canada, Green Party of Canada, Libertarian Party of Canada, Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada, and the Progressive Canadian Party have applied for and been granted an extension.

Elections Canada has confirmation that the Marijuana Party's return has been sent by courier and is in transit.

The Registered Party Financial Transactions Return contains information on contributions to and expenditures by registered political parties for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2005.

The Canada Elections Act requires anyone contributing over $200 to be identified by name and address. Each return includes a statement of assets and liabilities, and a statement of revenues and expenses. An auditor's report must also accompany the return for each political party.

The 2005 fiscal returns will also be posted in a searchable database on Elections Canada's Web site at www.elections.ca.

Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.

Information:
Elections Canada Media Relations
1 877 877-9515
or at www.elections.ca