Limits apply to registered political parties, confirmed candidates and registered third parties

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ --

• Elections Canada has released the preliminary election expenses limits for registered political parties and confirmed candidates in the federal by-elections to be held on Monday, December 7, 2026, in Brantford–Brant South (Ontario), Laurier–Sainte-Marie (Quebec), Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie (Quebec), Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot–Acton (Quebec), Scarborough North (Ontario) and Yorkton–Melville (Saskatchewan).
• The limits establish how much registered parties and confirmed candidates can spend on election expenses.
• These preliminary limits help parties and candidates plan their spending. Revised limits are shared later in the election period once candidates are confirmed and the list of electors is updated.
• Preliminary election expenses limits are based on the number of names on the preliminary lists of electors.
  • View the preliminary election expenses limits for registered political parties.
  • View the preliminary election expenses limits for confirmed candidates.
• The final election expenses limits for registered parties and confirmed candidates will be available on Monday, November 30, after the lists of electors have been revised.
• Expenses limits for regulated activities of registered third parties are also available.
  • View the expenses limits for registered third parties.
• Election expenses limits for political parties and for candidates as well as expenses limits for regulated activities of third parties are established in accordance with the Canada Elections Act.

More information:

• What are election expenses for political parties?
• What are election expenses for candidates?
• What are regulated expenses for third parties?

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SOURCE Elections Canada