Commissioner of Canada Elections announces two administrative monetary penalties for Canada Elections Act violations

GATINEAU, QC, July 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of formal compliance measures to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act).

To maintain transparency, and as required by the Act, details related to these measures are published on the CCE's website.

Notices of violation imposing two administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) were issued to:

• An official agent who failed to provide the Candidate's Electoral Campaign Return for a candidate during a by-election in 2024 by the required deadline.

• An official agent responsible for a candidate's campaign in the 45th federal general election who incurred expenses exceeding the spending limit established by the Act.

Related information

• AMPs are administrative tools that the CCE can use to address violations under the Act. They aim to promote compliance with the Act. More information about AMPs can be found in the CCE's Policy for the Administrative Monetary Penalty Regime.

• The CCE is responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Act and the federal Referendum Act. The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections is distinct from Elections Canada and carries out a different mandate.

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SOURCE Commissioner of Canada Elections

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