S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 2; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 2; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 2; S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 2; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. A, s. 204 and Sch. B, s. 2; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 2.
means only those reasonable expenses that are over and above the expenses normally incurred by the candidate.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 3.
(b) the candidate's name appears on the endorsement list filed by the political party under subsection 58(1) of The Elections Act.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. A, s. 204.
3 This Act shall be administered by the Chief Electoral Officer.
4(1) There is hereby established an advisory committee composed of one representative appointed by each registered political party.
4(2) The Chief Electoral Officer may from time to time call meetings of the advisory committee for the purpose of seeking the advice of the committee on the proper administration of this Act.
4(3) No decision or recommendation of the advisory committee is binding on the Chief Electoral Officer, and the Chief Electoral Officer may at all times make such decisions or take such actions as the Chief Electoral Officer sees fit for the proper administration of this Act.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 4.
the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer shall administer the Act.
(i) repealed, S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 4.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 5; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 3; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 3; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 4; S.M. 2011, c. 35, s. 12.
6.1 The Chief Electoral Officer may delegate in writing to any person on his or her staff authority to exercise any power and perform any duty assigned to the Chief Electoral Officer by this Act.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 6; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 5.
6.2 No proceeding shall be instituted against the Chief Electoral Officer, the commissioner, or any person appointed or employed by the Chief Electoral Officer or the commissioner, for any act done in good faith in the performance or intended performance of a duty or in the exercise or intended exercise of a power under this Act, or for any neglect or default in the performance or exercise in good faith of the duty or power.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 6; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 6.
7(1) Every registered political party shall appoint a chief financial officer.
7(2) Where a chief financial officer appointed under subsection (1) ceases for any reason to hold that office, the registered political party shall forthwith appoint a new chief financial officer.
7(3) On the appointment of a chief financial officer by a registered political party, the leader of the registered political party shall forthwith notify the Chief Electoral Officer in writing of the name and address of the chief financial officer, and shall file with the Chief Electoral Officer the chief financial officer's written consent to act in that capacity.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 8.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 9.
8.1(1) No candidate or leadership contestant is eligible to act as a chief financial officer or deputy chief financial officer.
8.1(2) No candidate is eligible to act as his or her own official agent or deputy official agent, or as the official agent or deputy official agent of another candidate, or as the official agent of a leadership contestant.
8.1(3) No leadership contestant is eligible to act as his or her own official agent or as the official agent or deputy official agent of a candidate.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 10; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 4.
9 The Chief Electoral Officer shall record any information provided under sections 7 or 8.
by or on behalf of the registered political party in accordance with this Act.
10(2) Within 30 days of a request therefor by the Chief Electoral Officer, the chief financial officer of a registered political party shall provide the Chief Electoral Officer with a list showing the name and address of the person responsible for the finances of each constituency association of the registered political party; and where at any subsequent time there is any change in the particulars disclosed in the list, the chief financial officer of the registered political party shall in writing notify the Chief Electoral Officer of the change within five days of the change.
(c) the date of the nomination.
(b) the date when the candidacy began.
10(3.2) The candidacy period of a candidate who is not endorsed by a registered political party or a constituency association is deemed to commence on the date specified in the notice under clause (3.1)(b).
(b) declares that he or she will be a candidate in the next election in an electoral division.
10(3.4) A notice under subsection (3.3) must include the name, address and telephone number of the person who is to be appointed as the official agent of the candidate, and a statement, signed by the person, consenting to act in that capacity.
10(3.5) Subsection (3.3) does not apply if, within 15 days after becoming a candidate under this Act, the candidate is nominated in accordance with The Elections Act.
10(5) The responsibilities referred to in subsection (4) apply to the entire candidacy period of the candidate, regardless of whether the official agent is appointed at or subsequent to the commencement of the candidacy period.
10(6) Immediately on becoming a leadership contestant, every contestant shall appoint an official agent, and shall provide to the Chief Electoral Officer, in the prescribed form, the official agent's name, address, telephone number and the official agent's signed consent to act in that capacity.
10(7) If a leadership contestant's official agent ceases to hold office for any reason, the contestant shall immediately notify the Chief Electoral Officer of the new official agent in accordance with subsection (6).
by or on behalf of the contestant in accordance with this Act.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 11; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 4; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 5; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 7.
(b) make all disbursements from that account, including transfers.
(d) in the case of an account in the name of a leadership contestant, money relating solely to the leadership contestant.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 12; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 6.
(d) a person involved in the raising or spending of money or the custody of property of a candidate, leadership contestant or registered political party.
10.2(4) An auditor whose professional judgment or objectivity is impaired in the manner described in subsection (3) is disqualified from being an auditor and shall resign immediately on becoming aware of the disqualification.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 12; S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 5; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 7; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. A, s. 204.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 12.
10.3.1 Immediately on becoming a leadership contestant, every leadership contestant shall appoint an auditor, and shall provide to the Chief Electoral Officer, in the prescribed form, the auditor's name, address and telephone number and the auditor's signed consent to act in that capacity.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 8.
10.4(1) If an auditor for a registered political party, candidate or leadership contestant ceases to act for any reason, the leader of the party, or the candidate or leadership contestant, as the case may be, shall without delay appoint another auditor, and shall provide to the Chief Electoral Officer, in writing, the auditor's name, address and telephone number and the auditor's signed consent to act in that capacity.
10.4(2) If an auditor for a registered political party or for a candidate or leadership contestant resigns or ceases to act for any reason, he or she shall provide the Chief Electoral Officer and the new auditor with a written statement giving the reasons for resigning or ceasing to act.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 12; S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 6; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 9.
10.5(1) For every statement that is required to be audited under this Act, the auditor shall examine the statement and supporting documentation and make a report to the official agent of the candidate or leadership contestant or the chief financial officer of the registered political party. The auditor shall conduct the examination and make the report in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
(c) the official agent or the chief financial officer has not kept proper accounting records.
(b) provide the auditor with any information and explanations that the auditor considers necessary to enable the auditor to give a report under this section.
10.5(4) An oral or written statement or report made under this Act by an auditor has qualified privilege.
S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 7; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 10.
10.6(2) An amount payable under subsection (1) shall be paid only if the Chief Electoral Officer is satisfied that the audit of the statement meets the requirements of this Act.
10.6(3) An amount payable under subsection (1) shall be paid from the Consolidated Fund without further appropriation.
S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 3; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 8.
(b) shall be accompanied by an audited financial statement, including a statement of assets and liabilities, of the political party as of a date not more than 60 days prior to the date of the application for registration.
11(2) Where the application for registration is accompanied by a petition for registration filed under clause 12(c), the Chief Electoral Officer may take such steps as the Chief Electoral Officer sees fit to verify the accuracy of the petition for registration.
11(3) Where the Chief Electoral Officer requires further information to clarify or verify any information contained in the application for registration, in the financial statement, or where appropriate in the petition for registration of a political party, the political party shall file such further information with the Chief Electoral Officer.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 14; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. A, s. 204.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 15.
13(1) A political party which intends to meet the registration requirement in clause 12(c) may submit to the Chief Electoral Officer a proposed registered name for the political party.
the Chief Electoral Officer may reserve the name for the political party for a period of six months from the date on which the political party submits the name to the Chief Electoral Officer.
13(3) The Chief Electoral Officer may extend the six month period referred to in subsection (2) for such further time as the Chief Electoral Officer sees fit.
(b) a name which, or the abbreviation of which, so nearly resembles the reserved name or the abbreviation thereof as to be likely to cause confusion.
13(5) Where a political party on behalf of which a name has been reserved fails to file a complete and accurate application for registration, financial statement and petition for registration within the six month time period referred to in subsection (2) or any extension thereof under subsection (3), the Chief Electoral Officer may reserve the same name or a similar name for another political party in accordance with this section.
(b) a proposed registered name for the political party.
14(2) Where the Chief Electoral Officer is satisfied that the financial statement and proposed registered name filed under subsection (1) meet the requirements of this Act, the Chief Electoral Officer shall approve the financial statement and proposed registered name; but where the Chief Electoral Officer declines to approve the financial statement and proposed registered name, the political party may file such new or further material or information as may be required by the Chief Electoral Officer in order to bring the financial statement or proposed registered name within the requirements of this Act.
14(3) Where the Chief Electoral Officer has approved a financial statement and proposed registered name filed by a political party under this section, and where subsequent to the issue of writs for a general election the political party applies for registration, the application for registration of the political party shall, notwithstanding clause 11(1)(b), be accompanied by an audited supplementary financial statement as of a date not more than 60 days prior to the date of issue of the writs for the general election.
(d) has failed to file with the Chief Electoral Officer a complete and accurate application for registration and audited supplementary financial statement.
(b) which, or the abbreviation of which, so nearly resembles the proposed registered name, or the abbreviation of the proposed registered name, approved by the Chief Electoral Officer under this section as to be likely to cause confusion.
14(6) A political party may reserve a proposed registered name under section 13 notwithstanding that the same name or a similar name has already been approved by the Chief Electoral Officer for another political party under this section.
(b) if, in the opinion of the Chief Electoral Officer, the name or the abbreviation of the name of the political party so nearly resembles the name or the abbreviation of a registered political party as to be likely to cause confusion.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 16; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 9.
(b) the date on which the political party files with the Chief Electoral Officer such clarifying or verifying information as may be required by the Chief Electoral Officer under subsection 11(3).
16(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a political party is registered during the election period of a general election, the date of issue of the writs for the general election is the effective date of registration of the political party for purposes of receiving contributions in respect of which tax receipts may be issued under section 35.
17 The Chief Electoral Officer shall cause notice of registration of a political party to be published in the Manitoba Gazette.
18(1) Where there is any change in the particulars disclosed in the application for registration of a registered political party, the leader of the registered political party shall in writing notify the Chief Electoral Officer of the change within 30 days of the change and, upon receipt of any such notice, the Chief Electoral Officer shall vary the register accordingly.
18(2) The Chief Electoral Officer shall not vary the register to change the registered name or the registered abbreviation of a registered political party unless he or she is satisfied that the change otherwise meets the requirements of this Act.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 17; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 10.
19(1) Upon application for deregistration by the leader, the chief financial officer and the president of a registered political party, the Chief Electoral Officer may deregister the political party.
(e) has endorsed fewer than five candidates in the most recent general election.
19(3) Where the Chief Electoral Officer proposes to deregister a registered political party under subsection (2), the Chief Electoral Officer shall send written notice of the proposed deregistration by certified mail to the leader, the chief financial officer and the president of the registered political party named in an application under section 11, and any one of them may file written objection to the proposed deregistration within 30 days of receiving the notice from the Chief Electoral Officer.
19(4) Where the registered political party files written objection to the proposed deregistration, the Chief Electoral Officer shall provide the opportunity for the leader and any one or more other responsible officers of the political party to meet with the Chief Electoral Officer for the purpose of challenging the grounds for the proposed deregistration.
19(5) After a meeting, if any, held under subsection (4), if the Chief Electoral Officer is satisfied that the registered political party falls within one or more of the grounds for deregistration listed in subsection (2), the Chief Electoral Officer shall deregister the political party.
19(6) Notwithstanding anything in this section, where the Chief Electoral Officer proposes to deregister a registered political party for any violation of the Act referred to in clauses (2)(a), (b), (c) or (d), the political party may, within 30 days of receiving the notice of proposed deregistration, rectify the violation of the Act; and where the Chief Electoral Officer is satisfied that the violation has been rectified, the Chief Electoral Officer shall not deregister the political party.
19(7) The Chief Electoral Officer shall not deregister a registered political party during the campaign period of a general election.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 19; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 5; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 11.
20 Where a registered political party is deregistered for any reason, including deregistration under subsection 19(1), the Chief Electoral Officer shall not subsequently register the same political party until the political party files with the Chief Electoral Officer, in respect of the time during which the political party is deregistered, adequate statements, returns and other information as would have been required under this Act had the political party not been deregistered.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 6.
21(1) Where a registered political party is deregistered, the chief financial officer of the political party, or such other officer of the political party as may be designated by the Chief Electoral Officer, shall, in accordance with the instructions of the Chief Electoral Officer, liquidate the assets of the political party and from the proceeds thereof shall pay all outstanding liabilities of the political party on a pro-rata basis.
21(2) Where there is surplus money remaining after payment of all outstanding liabilities of a deregistered political party, the officer who liquidated the assets and paid the outstanding liabilities in accordance with subsection (1) shall turn the surplus money over to the Chief Electoral Officer, and the Chief Electoral Officer shall hold the money in trust for the political party.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 20.
22 The Chief Electoral Officer shall cause notice of deregistration of a political party to be published in the Manitoba Gazette.
23 For purposes of the prohibition on issuing tax receipts under subsection 32(1), the effective date of deregistration of a political party is the date on which the notice of deregistration appears in the Manitoba Gazette; but a deregistered political party shall issue tax receipts in accordance with section 35 for all contributions received by or on behalf of the political party prior to the publication of the notice of its deregistration in the Manitoba Gazette.
24(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Act, a political party which, immediately before January 1, 1985, was registered under The Elections Finances Act, being chapter 68 of the Statutes of Manitoba, 1980, shall be conclusively presumed to be registered under this Act and is not required to apply for registration under this Act.
24(2) All the provisions of this Act, including the provisions for deregistration, apply to a political party referred to in subsection (1) as if the political party were registered under this Act.
(b) is satisfied that the candidate has been nominated as a candidate in accordance with The Elections Act.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 12.
26 The Chief Electoral Officer may receive a candidate's application for registration for an election in an electoral division before a writ of election is issued for the electoral division, in which case the application shall be presumed to be an application for registration as a candidate in the next election in the electoral division; but the Chief Electoral Officer shall not register the candidate until the nomination of the candidate has been filed with the returning officer of the electoral division.
27 For purposes of receiving contributions in respect of which tax receipts may be issued under section 35, the effective date of registration of a candidate is the date on which the person becomes a candidate under this Act.
28 Where there is any change in the particulars disclosed in the application for registration of a candidate, the candidate shall in writing notify the Chief Electoral Officer of the change within five days of the change and, upon receipt of any such notice, the Chief Electoral Officer shall vary the register accordingly.
29(1) Unless sooner terminated under subsection (2), the registration of a candidate terminates at the end of the campaign period of the election for which the candidate is registered.
29(2) Where a registered candidate withdraws from the election for which the candidate is registered, the candidate's registration terminates on the date the notice of withdrawal is filed with the returning officer.
29(3) Notwithstanding subsection 32(2), tax receipts shall be issued in accordance with section 35 for all contributions received by or on behalf of a registered candidate prior to the termination of the candidate's registration.
30 The Chief Electoral Officer shall cause notices of registration and termination of registration of candidates to be published in the Manitoba Gazette.
31 Upon registering a candidate or political party, the Chief Electoral Officer shall assign to the candidate or political party a registration number which shall be printed on tax receipts issued on behalf of the candidate or political party for contributions received by or on behalf of the candidate or political party.
31.1(1) The chief financial officer of a registered political party that proposes to hold a leadership contest shall promptly file a statement with the Chief Electoral Officer in the prescribed form setting out the date of the official call of the leadership contest and the date fixed for the leadership vote.
31.1(2) In addition, the chief financial officer shall immediately notify the Chief Electoral Officer, in prescribed form, of the name, address and telephone number of each leadership contestant, and the day they became a contestant.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 11.
32(1) No political party shall issue tax receipts unless the political party is registered under this Act.
32(2) No person acting on behalf of a candidate shall issue tax receipts unless the candidate is registered under this Act.
33(2) Where a candidate is not registered under this Act, no person except the official agent of the candidate shall issue receipts for contributions received by or on behalf of the candidate.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 23.
33.1 No person shall issue a tax receipt for a contribution made to or for the benefit of a leadership contestant.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 12.
34 No constituency association shall issue tax receipts.
35 Subject to section 36 and subsection 44.1(6), where a contribution of more than $10. is made to a registered political party or registered candidate, the chief financial officer of the registered political party or his or her authorized deputy or the official agent of the candidate or his or her authorized deputy, as the case may be, shall issue a tax receipt therefor in a form prescribed or approved by the Chief Electoral Officer.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 24; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 7.
36(1) No person shall issue a tax receipt for a contribution provided to a registered political party or a registered candidate unless the contribution is in the form of money or cheque, credit card receipt or other similar instrument issued by the individual making the contribution.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 25; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 8.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 26.
(b) by giving it to another individual normally resident in Manitoba to be forwarded to a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party.
37.1(2) No person or organization other than an individual normally resident in Manitoba shall collect or receive a contribution under clause (1)(b) for a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party.
37.1(3) An individual who makes a contribution by cheque, credit card or similar instrument shall make it payable directly to a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 13.
(b) ensure that the contributor signs the record if the contribution is cash of more than $100.
Forwarding contribution to candidate, etc.
37.2(2) The individual shall promptly forward the contribution, along with the record, to the candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party to whom the contribution was made.
if the individual promptly forwards either a cheque drawn against the account in the amount of the contributions, or the money order or other instrument, to the candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party to whom the contribution was made.
37.2(4) A candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party shall not accept a contribution for which a record is required under this section unless it is accompanied by that record.
Record of contributions — candidate, party, etc.
(b) collecting information from an individual who wishes to make a contribution and forwarding the information to the candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party.
38(2) Subject to subsection (3), where an individual charge is made by the sale of tickets or otherwise for a fund raising function held by or on behalf of a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party, 1/4 of the charge shall be allowed for expenses and the balance is a contribution for purposes of this Act.
(b) when multiple tickets are purchased, the total charges to the purchaser are less than $60.
(b) the $60. amount in clause (3)(b) is increased to $75.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 28; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 9; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 13; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 14; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 3.
38.1(1) When, for the purpose of raising money, an item is sold by or on behalf of a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party, the amount by which the proceeds from the sale exceed the item's acquisition cost is a contribution.
(b) $60., where, as part of the sale, more than one of the same item is sold.
(b) the $60. amount in clause (2)(b) is increased to $75.
at the time it was acquired, whichever is greater.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 15; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 4.
39(1) A candidate may make contributions in support of the candidate's own campaign for election.
39(1.1) A leadership contestant may make contributions in support of the contestant's own campaign for the leadership.
39(2) Repealed, S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 29.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 29; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 14.
40(1) When a donation in kind is accepted by or on behalf of a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party, its value is the market value of the goods or services at the time of the donation.
40(2) Where goods or services which would be donations in kind if provided without compensation are provided to a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party at a price below their market value at the time of the transaction, the individual providing the goods or services shall be presumed to have made a donation in kind the value of which is the market value of the goods or services minus the price charged for the goods or services.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 30; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 10; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 15; S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 4.
40.1(1) In a year, an individual may make two donations in kind, each having a market value of less than $20., to the same candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party without the value of each of those donations being considered to be a contribution. But any subsequent donation in kind in the same year, regardless of value, is a contribution and shall be recorded in accordance with this Act.
40.1(2) Beginning January 1, 2010, the $20. amount in subsection (1) is increased to $25.
S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 5; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 5.
(d) a leadership contestant, if the contribution is made after the leadership contest period ends.
41(1.1.1) No individual shall make contributions totalling more than $3,000. in a leadership contest period to one or more leadership contestants.
41(1.1.2) No individual shall make a contribution, before the leadership contest period begins, to a person who is or intends to become a leadership contestant.
41(2) No person acting on behalf of a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party shall solicit or knowingly accept any contribution prohibited by this section.
(b) an amount of money equal to the value of the contribution.
41(4) The Chief Electoral Officer may require an individual who contributes to a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party to file with the Chief Electoral Officer an affidavit attesting to the fact that the individual has not violated this section.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 31; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 11; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 16; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 16.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 32; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 12.
41.2 No person or organization shall reimburse or otherwise compensate or offer to reimburse or otherwise compensate any individual for all or any part of the value of a contribution.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 32; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 13.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 32.
42 Any anonymous contribution of more than $10. received at a meeting or otherwise by a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association or registered political party shall not be used or expended, but shall be returned to the contributor if the contributor's identity can be established, and if the contributor's identity cannot be established, the contribution shall be turned over to the Minister of Finance to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 17.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 33; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 14.
44(1) A registered political party may transfer money, goods or services to any constituency association of the registered political party or to any candidate endorsed by the registered political party or nominated by a constituency association of the registered political party, but shall not transfer money, goods or services to a leadership contestant.
44(2) A constituency association of a registered political party may transfer money, goods or services to the registered political party or to the candidate endorsed by the registered political party or nominated by the constituency association, but shall not transfer money, goods or services to any other candidate, registered political party or constituency association or to a leadership contestant.
44(3) A candidate endorsed by a registered political party or nominated by a constituency association of a registered political party may transfer money, goods or services to the registered political party, but the candidate shall not transfer money, goods or services to any constituency association of the registered political party or to another candidate or a leadership contestant.
44(3.1) Except as provided in subsection 68.1(4) (payment of surplus to party), a leadership contestant shall not transfer money, good or services to a registered political party, a constituency association of a registered political party, a candidate or another leadership contestant.
44(5) Any transfer permitted under this section is not a contribution to the candidate, constituency association or registered political party to whom or which the money, goods or services are transferred, but the chief financial officer of the registered political party, the official agent of the candidate or the person responsible for the finances of the constituency association, by whom or by which and to whom or to which the money, goods and services are transferred shall record the transfer.
44(7) When a transfer under this section is goods from a previous election that were used as election expenses, the market value of those goods is not eligible for reimbursement under section 71.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 35; S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 8; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 15; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 18; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 17.
44.1(1) Subject to this section, a loan to a registered political party, a candidate, a leadership contestant, or a constituency association is not a contribution.
44.1(2) If a loan is made to a registered political party, a candidate, a leadership contestant, or a constituency association at a rate of interest that is less than the prime rate of the government's principal banker at the time the rate of interest on the loan is fixed, the difference between the amount of interest that would be payable at that prime rate and the amount being charged for the loan is deemed to be a contribution.
44.1(3) If a loan is made to a registered political party, a candidate, a leadership contestant, or a constituency association and a payment on the loan is made by someone other than the debtor, subject to section 44.5, the amount of the payment is deemed to be a contribution.
(b) refinance or renew a loan to a registered political party, a candidate, a leadership contestant or a constituency association in a manner that results in loan payments being due more than 24 months after the loan was first made.
44.1(3.2) No person or organization shall make loans totalling more than $3,000. in a calendar year to one or more registered political parties, candidates, leadership contestants or constituency associations, or any combination of them.
(c) made between a registered political party and a constituency association.
44.1(4) If a loan to a registered political party, a candidate, a leadership contestant, or a constituency association remains unpaid six months after becoming due and no legal proceedings to recover the debt have been commenced by the creditor, the amount of the debt owed is deemed to be a contribution, unless the creditor is a financial institution.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 36; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 16; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 19; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 18.
(c) be filed with the Chief Electoral Officer immediately after it is made.
44.2(1.1) As soon as reasonably practicable after receiving a copy of a loan agreement, the Chief Electoral Officer must publish, in a manner that he or she determines, a notice that identifies the debtor and includes the information required by clause (1)(b) in respect of the loan.
44.2(1.2) Subsection (1.1) does not apply if the loan is made by a financial institution or is for an amount less than $250.
(b) in the case of a candidate or leadership contestant, by the candidate or contestant within 30 days after the end of each year in which the balance owing on the loan is $250. or more.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 36; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 20; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 19.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 36.
44.3.1 A leadership contestant shall not lend money raised for the purposes of a leadership contest to another person or to any organization.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 21.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 37 to 39; .S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 17.
48(5) This section applies, with necessary changes, to leadership contestants during a leadership contest period.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 40; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 22.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 41.
(b) for a by-election in an electoral division, the amount determined by multiplying $3.22 by the number of names on the voters lists for the electoral division.
(b) for a by-election in an electoral division, the amount determined by multiplying $1.61 by the number of names on the voters lists for the electoral division.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 42; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 19; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 20; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 6.
(b) for a candidate in an electoral division with an area of 30,000 square miles or more, the amount determined by multiplying $4.33 by the number of names on the voters lists for the electoral division.
51(2) Subject to section 52 (inflation adjustment), the total advertising expenses of a candidate, whether the expenses are incurred by the candidate or the constituency association or by an individual on the candidate's behalf with the candidate's knowledge and consent, shall not exceed the amount determined by multiplying $0.56 by the number of names on the voters lists for the electoral division in which the person is a candidate.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 43; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 19; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 20; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 7.
is the Consumer Price Index for The City of Winnipeg published by Statistics Canada for June 2008.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 44; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 20; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 8.
53 Forthwith after the issue of a writ or writs for an election, the Chief Electoral Officer shall calculate, in accordance with the formula set out in section 52, the maximum amounts to be permitted on a per voter basis for the election expenses and advertising expenses of candidates and registered political parties in the election and shall cause the results of the calculation to be published in the Manitoba Gazette.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 45; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 21.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 46.
(b) the number of names on the final voters lists for the preceding general election.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 21.
(b) by a candidate shall not exceed $6,000.
(b) by a candidate if the expenses are incurred by an individual on the candidate's behalf with the candidate's knowledge and consent.
54.1(3.1) Advertising expenses incurred in respect of a leadership contest — whether incurred by or on behalf of a leadership contestant or a registered political party — are not advertising expenses to which the limit under this section applies.
Expanded definition of "advertising expenses"
(d) a commentary, letter to the editor or similar expression of opinion of a kind normally published without charge in a newspaper, magazine or other periodical publication.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 22; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 23; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 22; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 9.
(ii) the candidate, if the advertising is conducted before his or her official agent is appointed.
(b) announced or shown with the advertisement, if the advertisement appears on radio or television or any other electronic medium.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 22; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 23.
55(1) Every person who has a claim against a candidate or registered political party for an election expense shall send the claim to the official agent of the candidate or the chief financial officer of the registered political party prior to polling day or within one month after polling day for the election.
55(2) Where a person having a claim against a candidate or registered political party for an election expense dies before the expiry of the one month period referred to in subsection (1), the person's personal representative shall send the claim to the official agent of the candidate or the chief financial officer of the registered political party within one month after letters probate or letters of administration have issued in respect of the person's estate.
55(4) Where the official agent of a candidate is unable or unwilling to make or authorize a payment in respect of a claim against the candidate for an election expense, the candidate may make or authorize the payment.
55(5) Where a claim for an election expense is not sent to the chief financial officer of the registered political party or the official agent of the candidate within the time period set out under subsection (1) or (2), as the case may be, the right to recover on the claim is barred unless the claim is approved by a court in any proceeding.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 47; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 24.
55.0.1(1) Every person who has a claim against a leadership contestant for an expense incurred by the contestant in respect of the leadership contest shall send the claim to the contestant's official agent within one month after the date of the leadership vote.
55.0.1(2) Section 55 applies, with necessary changes, in relation to claims for expenses against leadership contestants.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 24.
(c) is by a Crown agency, is in continuation of earlier publications or advertisements and is required at the time for ongoing programs of the agency.
(c) is in continuation of earlier publications or advertisements and is required at the time for ongoing programs of the government department or Crown agency.
56(1.2) During the election period for a by-election, nothing in subsection (1.1) shall restrict any publication or advertisement that deals with matters before the Assembly, such as a press release or other publication relating to the throne speech, the budget, the introduction or passage of bills and orders or resolutions of the Assembly.
56(2) Any person who believes that a department or Crown agency has violated subsection (1) or (1.1) may file a complaint with the commissioner.
56(3) If the commissioner finds that a complaint is justified, he or she must give particulars of the violation to the Chief Electoral Officer.
56(4) The Chief Electoral Officer must give particulars of the violation in the annual report provided under section 99.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 49; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 24; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 10.
57(1) The statements and returns required to be filed with the Chief Electoral Officer under this Act shall be in prescribed forms to disclose the information or particulars required to be disclosed under this Act.
57(2) When information about the financial affairs of a candidate, leadership contestant, constituency association, registered political party or third party is reasonably required to clarify or verify the information contained in a statement or return or other information filed under this Act, the Chief Electoral Officer may request such information in writing. Within 30 days after receiving a request — or within any extended period the Chief Electoral Officer may allow — the party's chief financial officer, the candidate's or contestant's official agent, the person responsible for the finances of the constituency association or the third party's financial agent shall provide the information.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 51; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 26; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 25.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 52; S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 9; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 27; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 26.
of the registered political party.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 28.
and, within four months after polling day for the election, the chief financial officer of the registered political party shall file with the Chief Electoral Officer a separate audited statement setting out details of the matters referred to in clauses (a), (b) and (c).
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 53; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 27.
61(2) The statement filed under subsection (1) must be accompanied by copies of receipts or other evidence of the disbursements and expenses set out in the statement.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 54; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 28.
(c) the aggregate value of all contributions received by or on behalf of the contestant during the leadership contest period and not included in the aggregates required to be set out under clauses (a) and (b).
61.1(3) If the leadership contest period begins before a leadership contestant appoints an official agent, the contestant shall maintain records of receipts, expenses, and assets and liabilities, in sufficient detail to meet the filing requirements under this section. Upon the appointment of the official agent, the contestant shall turn the records over to the official agent.
(b) if the contestant withdraws before appointing an official agent, the contestant shall file the statement and return required under this section.
61.1(5) No leadership contestant may incur an expense or accept a contribution related to a leadership contest before the leadership contest period begins.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 27.
(ii) the aggregate value of the contributions from that individual to the constituency association during the year.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 29.
63 Notwithstanding that during a year there occurs an election in respect of which a registered political party files a statement under section 60, the return filed under section 62 shall take into account the entire 12 months of the year.
(ii) the aggregate value of the contributions from that individual to the constituency association during the candidacy period.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 55; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 29.
65 Where the candidacy period of a candidate commences prior to the appointment of the candidate's official agent, the candidate shall maintain records of receipts, expenses, transfers and assets and liabilities in sufficient detail to meet the filing requirements under section 61 and section 64 of this Act; and upon the appointment of the candidate's official agent, the candidate shall turn the records over to the official agent.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 56.
66(1) Sections 61 and 64 apply to any candidate who withdraws from an election.
66(2) For purposes of sections 61 and 64, the candidacy period of a candidate who withdraws from an election commences on the date on which the person becomes a candidate in the election under this Act and ends on the date on which the person withdraws from the election.
66(3) Where a candidate withdraws from an election before appointing an official agent, the candidate shall file the statement required under section 61 and the return required under section 64.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 57.
(d) the statement of a registered political party under section 60 for the by-election may be filed at the same time the statement of the party is filed for the general election.
S.M.2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 11.
(b) the aggregate value of the contributions from that individual to the constituency association during the year.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 58; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 29.
68(1) For the purpose of this section, a candidate has a campaign deficit if any liabilities incurred by him or her in the election remain outstanding after the candidate's reimbursement, if any, has been paid out in accordance with section 73.1 or 73.2.
(ii) the aggregate value of the contributions from that individual to the candidate during the year.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 59; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 29 and 30; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 29.
(ii) the aggregate value of the contributions from that individual to the leadership contestant during the year.
68.1(3) At the time of filing a return under subsection (2), every contestant with a deficit shall file with the Chief Electoral Officer records of contributions received during the year, which include the name and address of each contributor, the value of the contributions during the year and the date each contribution was made.
68.1(4) If a leadership contestant has a surplus, the contestant's official agent shall transfer the surplus to the chief financial officer of the registered political party for which the leadership contest was held.
68.1(5) When a leadership contestant who withdraws from a leadership contest has a surplus at the time of withdrawal, his or her official agent shall transfer the surplus to the chief financial officer of the registered political party for which the leadership contest is held. If the withdrawal occurs before an official agent is appointed, the contestant shall transfer the surplus to the chief financial officer of the party.
68.1(6) A leadership contestant shall not accept a contribution after the leadership contest period ends, except for the purpose of reducing or eliminating his or her deficit.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 28; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 30.
that the statement or return or other information has not been filed.
69(2) A person who receives notice under subsection (1) shall, within 30 days after receiving it or within any extended time period granted by the Chief Electoral Officer, file the statement or return or other information.
and unless the statement or return or other information is filed with the Chief Electoral Officer, the candidate shall not sit in the Assembly.
69(4) Where a candidate who has not been elected fails to file a statement or return or other information in accordance with subsection (2), the candidate is ineligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election up to and including the next general election unless the statement or return or other information is filed with the Chief Electoral Officer.
69(5) Nothing in this section precludes the imposition of any other penalty against any person for a violation of this Act.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 60; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 31; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 29.
69.1(1) Every person described in subsection (2) who fails to file a statement, return or information as required by this Act shall pay to the Chief Electoral Officer a late filing fee of $25. for each day the failure continues, not exceeding 30 days.
(f) a person who receives a request or notice under subsection 55.11(5), 57(2), or 69(1) and fails to file the requested statement, return or information.
69.1(3) A person responsible for the finances of a constituency association, if he or she fails to file a return under section 67 for more than 30 days after it is due, shall pay to the Chief Electoral Officer a late filing fee of $25. for each additional day the failure continues, not exceeding 30 days.
(a) a person responsible for the finances of a constituency association for failing to file a return under section 67 if, within 60 days after the return was required, it is filed and the late filing fee is paid.
69.1(4.1) When a person owes a late filing fee under this section, the Chief Electoral Officer may deduct the amount of the fee owing from any amount that may be payable under this Act to the person.
69.1(4.2) The Chief Electoral Officer may make public the name of a person who is obligated to pay a late filing fee and the amount payable.
69.1(5) The Chief Electoral officer must turn over all money received under this section to the Minister of Finance, to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 31; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 12.
70(1) All statements and returns filed with the Chief Electoral Officer and all registers and records maintained by the Chief Electoral Officer under clause 6(a) or (b) are public information and are open to inspection by anyone at any time during regular office hours.
(c) repealed, S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 32.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 32; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 32.
(b) provide any information that the Chief Electoral Officer or representative may reasonably require.
may at any time issue a warrant authorizing the Chief Electoral Officer or representative to enter the premises and exercise the powers set out in this section, subject to any conditions that may be specified in the warrant.
S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 10; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 33; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 30.
S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 13; S.M. 2012, c. 35, Sch. A, s. 121.
71(1) A candidate is eligible to receive a reimbursement of election expenses if he or she obtained at least 10% of all the valid votes cast in the electoral division in which he or she was a candidate.
(b) 50% of the actual election expenses, excluding donations in kind, incurred by or on behalf of the candidate, to a maximum of 50% of the total election expense limit of the candidate under subsection 51(1), as varied in accordance with section 52.
(b) in respect of a by-election, if the candidate it endorsed obtained at least 10% of all the valid votes cast in the by-election.
71(4) The reimbursement to be paid to a registered political party is 50% of the actual election expenses, excluding donations in kind, incurred by it or on its behalf, to a maximum of 50% of the total election expense limit of the registered political party under subsection 50(1), as varied in accordance with section 52.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 62; S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 7; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 33.
Total reimbursement must be certified by C.E.O.
(b) sufficient information, in the Chief Electoral Officer's opinion, for the reimbursement to be paid.
(b) certify that 50% of the estimated amount is to be paid to the candidate or registered political party.
72(3) When an advance reimbursement is certified as being payable to a candidate or registered political party under subsection (2), the Chief Electoral Officer must reduce accordingly the final reimbursement payable to the candidate or registered political party under section 71.
(b) indicates that the reimbursement to which the candidate or registered political party is otherwise eligible may be reduced for overspending under section 73.
72(5) When certifying a reimbursement or an advance reimbursement, the Chief Electoral Officer must also prepare a report detailing how the amount of the reimbursement was determined. The report must be made available to the public in accordance with section 70.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 63; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 34; S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 8; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 33.
73(2) Nothing in subsection (1) precludes the imposition of any other penalty against any person or organization for a violation of this Act.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 35; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 34; S.M. 2011, c. 35, s. 12.
73.1(1) A final reimbursement and an advance reimbursement shall be paid from the Consolidated Fund without further appropriation, as soon as reasonably practicable after being certified under section 72.
73.1(2) In the case of a registered political party, the reimbursement must be paid to the party's chief financial officer.
and the balance, if any, must be paid to the chief financial officer of the registered political party.
and the balance, if any, must be paid to the Chief Electoral Officer.
73.1(5) If a candidate's reimbursement is reduced under subsection 73(1), the reduction must be applied to reduce the amount otherwise payable under this section to the candidate and the candidate's official agent. The balance of the reduction, if any, must be applied to reduce the amount otherwise payable under this section to the chief financial officer of the registered political party or to the Chief Electoral Officer, as the case may be.
(b) to the Minister of Finance to be paid into the Consolidated Fund, if the Chief Electoral Officer is not required to turn the funds over to the candidate under clause (a).
73.1(7) In this section, "deficit", "expenditures", "receipts" and "surplus" have the same meaning as in subsection 75(1).
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 64; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 35.
73.2(1) Instead of being paid to the candidate and his or her official agent jointly or the chief financial officer, a reimbursement or part of it may be paid to any person to whom the candidate or registered political party assigns the right to receive the reimbursement or part.
(ii) in the case of a registered political party, its chief financial officer.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 35.
(ii) where no money is held in trust or the amount held is insufficient, the candidate's official agent must immediately repay the outstanding balance of the overpayment to the Minister of Finance.
before using it or permitting its use for any other purpose.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 65; S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 8.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 66; S.M. 2002, c. 59, s. 9; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s.36.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 66; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 37.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 66.
77.3(1) In this section and in section 91, "commissioner" means the commissioner appointed under section 186 of The Elections Act.
77.3(2) The commissioner may, on his or her own initiative or at the request of another person, conduct an investigation into any matter that might constitute a contravention of this Act. The commissioner may refuse to conduct an investigation if he or she considers a request to be frivolous, vexatious, made in bad faith or unnecessary in the circumstances.
77.3(3) The commissioner may appoint a representative to conduct an investigation on his or her behalf.
(b) to produce any record to the commissioner or representative that in his or her opinion relates to the matter under investigation and that may be in that person's possession or under that person's control.
77.3(6) Repealed, S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 14.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 66; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 38; S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 14.
77.3.1(1) Before completing an investigation, the commissioner must notify any person or organization who is a subject of the investigation that they are being investigated and inform them of the nature of the matter being investigated, unless the commissioner believes that doing so would compromise or impede the investigation.
77.3.1(2) If, after completing an investigation, the commissioner decides that no further action is to be taken, he or she must notify any person or organization that is the subject of the investigation of that decision. If the investigation was initiated at the request of another person or organization, the commission must also notify that person or organization of the decision.
77.3.1(3) If the commissioner believes that it is in the public interest to make public the outcome of an investigation, he or she may do so, and may include in the information provided the name of the person and the nature of the matter investigated.
S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 15.
77.3.2(1) If the commissioner has reasonable grounds to believe that a person or organization has committed or is likely to commit an act or omission that is contrary to this Act, the commissioner may, during an election period, after taking into account the nature and seriousness of the act or omission, the need to ensure fairness of the electoral process and the public interest, apply to the Court of Queen's Bench for an injunction described in subsection (2).
77.3.2(3) No injunction may be issued under subsection (2) unless at least 48 hours notice is given to each person or organization named in the application, or the urgency of the situation is such that service of notice would not be in the public interest.
77.3.2(4) In this section, "person" includes a third party as defined in section 55.1.
77.4(1) A registered political party, candidate, leadership contestant or constituency association may request the Chief Electoral Officer for a written opinion as to whether an act or omission, or a proposed act or omission, by the party, candidate, leadership contestant or association contravenes this Act.
77.4(2) The Chief Electoral Officer may give a written advisory opinion in response to a request made under subsection (1) after making any inquiries he or she considers necessary. If the Chief Electoral Officer declines to give an advisory opinion in response to a request, he or she must give written reasons for doing so.
(b) the person requesting the opinion disclosed all of the material facts to the Chief Electoral Officer when making the request.
77.4(4) The Chief Electoral Officer may revoke or amend an advisory opinion — either on his or her own initiative or at the request of a registered political party, candidate, leadership contestant or constituency association. In that case, the Chief Electoral Officer must give written notice to the person who requested the advisory opinion.
77.4(5) Upon being notified that an advisory opinion has been revoked or modified, the body or person for whom the opinion was requested is no longer entitled to rely on subsection (3) in respect of any subsequent act or omission to which the advisory opinion would have applied.
(c) in the case of a candidate or leadership contestant, by the candidate, the leadership contestant or the official agent of the candidate or leadership contestant.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 39.
78 No person or organization shall obstruct any person carrying out an audit, inquiry, investigation or examination under this Act or withhold from the person or conceal or destroy any books, papers, documents or things relevant to the audit, inquiry, investigation or examination.
78.1 A person is guilty of an offence who, directly or indirectly, uses or threatens to use force or violence, or threatens to inflict an injury, damage, harm or loss upon another person to induce or compel the other person to make or refrain from making a contribution.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 40.
78.2(1) During an election period, no person shall charge a registered political party, constituency association or candidate, or an individual acting with the consent of any of them, a rate for advertising that exceeds the lowest rate the person charges anyone else for the same amount of equivalent advertising space or time during that period.
78.2(2) In subsection (1), "advertising" means advertising in any broadcast, print or electronic medium that promotes or opposes a registered political party or the election of a candidate.
S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 16.
79 No person or organization shall issue a receipt purporting to be for a contribution received by or on behalf of a candidate or registered political party unless the contribution indicated in the receipt was made to or for the benefit of the candidate or registered political party.
80 No person or organization shall issue a receipt showing a registration number falsely purporting to be assigned to the person or organization under this Act.
81 No person or organization shall knowingly make a false statement in any application, statement, return or other document filed with the Chief Electoral Officer under this Act.
82 No person or organization shall knowingly give, to a chief financial officer, an official agent or any other person authorized to receive contributions or to issue receipts therefor, false information in respect of any contribution or alleged contribution.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 68.
(e) in all other cases, to a fine not exceeding $5,000.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 36.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 37.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 38.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 69.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 70; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 39.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 71.
87.1 A person or organization that uses all or any part of information disclosed under this Act for commercial or business purposes or for any other purpose not intended by this Act is guilty of an offence.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 72; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 41.
(d) the contribution or expense is related to a registered political party and the request was made by its chief financial officer.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 41.
(b) in all other cases, to a fine of not more than $5,000.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 73; S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 42; S.M. 2010, c. 33, s. 16.
89 A prosecution for an offence under this Act or the regulations may be instituted against a political party, constituency association, trade union or other organization in the name of the organization and, for the purposes of the prosecution, the organization shall be conclusively presumed to be a person.
90(1) If the chief financial officer of a political party or his or her deputy, the official agent of a candidate or his or her deputy, or the official agent of a leadership contestant, is guilty of an offence under this Act or the regulations, the political party, candidate or leadership contestant may be charged with the same offence and, if convicted, is liable to the fine imposed for the offence under this Act.
(b) acting with the knowledge and consent of the candidate, leadership contestant or political party.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 74; S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 31.
91(1) If the commissioner believes on reasonable grounds that an offence under this Act has been committed, and is of the view that the public interest so requires, the commissioner may institute a prosecution for an offence under this Act.
91(2) When the commissioner is of the view that prosecution is not required because an offence was inadvertent or of a technical nature, the commissioner may issue a formal caution to the body or person alleged to have committed the offence.
91(3) No prosecution for an offence under this Act may be commenced except by the commissioner.
91(4) The deadline for commencing a prosecution under this Act is one year after the date on which the commissioner has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that an offence has been committed.
91(5) For prosecuting offences under this Act, the commissioner has all the rights, powers, authority and privileges that the Crown has respecting the prosecution of offences under other Acts of the Legislature.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 42.
91.1(1) If the commissioner believes on reasonable grounds that a person or organization has committed or is likely to commit an act or omission that could constitute an offence under this Act, the commissioner may enter into a compliance agreement, aimed at ensuring compliance with this Act, with that person or organization (in this section and sections 91.2 to 91.5 called the "contracting party").
91.1(2) A compliance agreement may contain any terms and conditions that the commissioner considers necessary to ensure compliance with this Act.
91.1(3) Before entering into a compliance agreement, the commissioner must obtain the consent of the prospective contracting party to the publication of a notice under section 91.5.
91.1(4) A compliance agreement may include a statement by the contracting party in which the contracting party admits responsibility for the act or omission that constitutes an offence.
91.1(5) The fact that a compliance agreement was entered into, and any statement referred to in subsection (4), is not admissible in evidence against the contracting party in any civil or criminal proceedings.
91.1(6) When a compliance agreement is entered into, any prosecution of the contracting party for an act or omission that led to the agreement is suspended and, subject to section 91.3, the commissioner may not institute or resume such a prosecution.
91.1(7) The commissioner and the contracting party may renegotiate the terms of the compliance agreement at the request of the commissioner or contracting party at any time before it is fully executed.
S.M. 2008, c. 43, Sch. C, s. 17.
91.2(1) If the commissioner is of the opinion that the compliance agreement has been complied with, the commissioner shall give a notice to that effect to the contracting party.
91.2(2) The commissioner's giving a notice under subsection (1) terminates any prosecution of the contracting party that is based on the act or omission in question and prevents the commissioner from instituting a prosecution based on that act or omission.
the commissioner must give notice of the failure to the contracting party, informing the contracting party that the commissioner may commence a prosecution in respect of the original act or omission or, if such a prosecution has been instituted and suspended by virtue of subsection 91.1(6), that those proceedings may be resumed.
91.3(2) A prosecution commenced because of a failure by a contracting party is not subject to the time limit for commencing a prosecution under subsection 91(4), but such a prosecution must be commenced not later than five years after the day on which the commissioner became aware of the facts giving rise to the prosecution.
(b) in the case of a compliance agreement entered into under section 91.1, the contracting party's name, the act or omission in question and a summary of the compliance agreement.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 75; S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 11; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 43.
and may award costs in the appeal.
95(2) For the purposes of taking an appeal under this section, a political party, constituency association, trade union or other organization shall be conclusively presumed to be a legal entity and to have the capacity and status of a natural person.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 44.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 76.
97(1) Any person who alleges a violation of subsection 56(1) or (1.1) may apply to a judge of the Court of Queen's Bench for a declaration that subsection 56(1) or (1.1) has been violated.
97(2) Repealed, S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 77.
and the decision is final and binding and there is no appeal therefrom.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 77; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 45.
(d) prescribing fees for providing copies of documents filed with the Chief Electoral Officer.
S.M. 2000, c. 9, s. 43.
99(1) The Chief Electoral Officer shall make an annual report to the Speaker of the Assembly on the administration of this Act, and the Speaker shall cause the report to be laid before the Assembly forthwith if the Assembly is in session and if the Assembly is not in session, within 15 days of the beginning of the next ensuing session.
(b) the appropriateness of the reimbursements payable to candidates and registered political parties under this Act.
99(2.1) A report under subsection (1) may be combined with a report under subsection 32(1) of The Elections Act.
99(3) A report under subsection (1) that contains recommendations concerning amendments to this Act stands referred to the Standing Committee of the Assembly on Legislative Affairs for consideration of those matters. The Committee shall begin its consideration within 60 days after the report is laid before the Assembly.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 80; S.M. 1999, c. 2, s. 12; S.M. 2004, c. 42, s. 103; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. A, s. 204.
99.1 All expenses under this Act required as a consequence of an election including, on the certificate of the Chief Electoral Officer, any remuneration and expenses relating to the commissioner, shall be paid from the Consolidated Fund without further appropriation.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 81; S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 46.
unless otherwise directed in writing by the constituency association or candidate.
becomes liable to pay a late filing fee under section 69.1.
S.M. 2006, c. 15, Sch. B, s. 47.
99.2 An amendment to this Act may not come into force until three months after the day it receives royal assent.
S.M. 2002, c. 43, s. 32.
S.M. 1998, c. 5, s. 82.


Hi, my name is Wim Lansink. I am a Dutchman who lives in China. I like to travel. Yeah, I know, that's nothing special; most like to travel. But I also like to cycle. And indeed, not everyone likes that.
This year, 2017, I have planned to cycle from Kunming (China) to Singapore; some 5,000 – 6,000 km. The first part, from Kunming to Phuket, I cycled early this year. In November I will cycle the last part. On this website I will cover this (last part of the) trip, with photos. You will also find some other photos on this website; a few made during cycling trips but most during 'regular' trips (by car and stuff like that). Nevertheless, still worth checking them out, IMO.
And … whenever you have the opportunity to go for a long cycling trip? Do it! I promise, you won't regret it.


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What A Wonderful Thing To Wake Up To. [Dave at Garfield Ridge]
When I went to sleep last night, the Iraqis had just begun their voting.
When I woke up just now, the Iraqis had finished-- in record numbers, without the widespread violence everyone, including me, had feared.
Alas, there still were attacks, and tragic deaths as a result. Zarqawi's group claimed responsibility for several in a very odd way:
A statement posted on several Islamic Web sites, purportedly from a group headed by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, claimed responsibility for Sunday's attacks on polling areas in Baghdad as well as attacks in other areas of Iraq.
The statement said the group had promised to conduct the attacks "to make fun of those that demand democracy."
Ha! The jokes on you, beheader:
I wonder what John Kerry and his faithless friends are going to say about all of this?
Kerry: 'We Should Not Overhype Election'.... (Drudge)
John Kerry, I believe we should finally stop overhyping *you*.
More from his "Meet the Press interview, care of the WaPo:
"It is hard to say that something is legitimate when whole portions of the country can't vote and doesn't vote," Kerry said.
Those prevented from voting were kept away by the enemy; would John Kerry have thrown away the whole election in order to please our enemies? Uh, don't answer that.
Besides, someone should tell John Kerry that it's happened before. I wonder if he'd like to the winner of this election illegitimate.
Godspeed, free people of Iraq. May you soon live in peace and prosperity, and cheerfully wave goodbye at our boys and girls heading home in victory.
UPDATE: One last thought before I leave my house this morning: what do today's events tell us about the strength of our enemies?
The insurgents had months to prepare for this election. The all knew how important it was. Yet, by all reports so far, they failed in their nefarious mission.
I expect more bombings, and assassinations of newly-elected members of the Iraqi Parliament. But still, this was our enemies golden opportunity, a chance to launch their own Tet Offensive with all of the world's media-- well, at least some of them-- watching. They failed to take that chance, either through miscalculation, or impotence.
I believe that the truth is likely to be much, much closer to the latter than the former reason. Don't be looking hard for any folks in the MSM to be saying that, however. America and Free Iraq winning the war makes for bad copy at the New York Times.
Even as the war continues, I'm reminded today of the words of Margaret Thatcher, after the first British victory in the until-then dark days of the Falklands War: "Rejoice! Rejoice!"
Yes indeed. Rejoice today. Rejoice!
-- Dave at Garfield Ridge.
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12/22/20: Spin-off "The Book of Boba Fett" headed to Disney+
Today's Premieres
Netflix: "Lovestruck in the City," "Rhyme Time Town Singalongs"
Today's Finales
ABC: "The Bachelorette" at 8p
CW: "Swamp Thing" at 8p
Fox: "Next" at 8p
CBS ordered five more episodes of Chuck Lorre's "B Positive," securing it a full season. Through its first five episodes, the freshman comedy has averaged five million viewers and 0.6 among A18-49 on Thursday nights.
Joe Exotic has filed a complaint with the Justice Department, demanding that the DOJ submit a petition to President Trump for the incarcerated "Tiger King" star be considered for a pardon. The "gay, gun-toting, redneck" (his words) is serving a 22-year sentence for animal abuse and attempting to put a hit on his rival, Carole Baskin.
Congress' new COVID-19 relief package includes a measure that would make it a felony to operate a pirated streaming service. Penalties for those who "willfully, and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain, offer or provide to the public a digital transmission service" of unauthorized movies and TV shows includes prison time.
Univision Communications is planning a new Spanish-language streamer, reports Bloomberg News. The service would reportedly be more extensive than Univision Now, launched in 2015.
Genius Media Group, The Nation Company and The Progressive have brought an antitrust lawsuit against Google for alleged anticompetitive conduct in the online display advertising market. "Google has achieved and maintained a monopoly or near-monopoly in that marketplace by erecting a toll bridge between publishers and advertisers and charging an unlawfully high price for passage," say the companies in a class-action complaint. "Specifically, Google's Ad Server – the software or code that publishers use to make critical decisions about advertising content – imposes anticompetitive rules and conduct that artificially warp the channels through which publishers sell their ad placement inventory." Sweepstakes Today filed a similar lawsuit, charging Google with competitive interference "to benefit its own properties and harm rival publishers." Google is also facing lawsuits from 48 attorneys general, which the company said it will fight.
Democratic contenders Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock have spent $94.2 million and $64.7 million, respectively, on the hotly contested special election US Senate races in Georgia as of December 11, reports AdImpact. Republican incumbants David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler have spent $43.5 million and $47.6 million.
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AT&T and Tegna reached a new retransmission deal that has Tegna's 64 stations back on AT&T's platforms, including DirecTV. In a joint statement, the companies said they "regret any inconvenience" to their customers, and thank them for their patience. The stand-off lasted almost three weeks.
Fox Corp. and Sinclair inked a multi-year renewal for Fox affiliates in 25 markets. "These renewals reflect the mutually beneficial network-affiliate model, which integrates the network's primetime and sports programming with our stations' local news and syndicated content," said Barry Faber, President of Distribution and Network Relations for Sinclair.
How does the absence of fans impact the viewing of sports events during the pandemic? Cumulus Media/Westwood One and Horizon Media commissioned MARU/Matchbox to execute a study, and found:
* Ads tested in a fanless scenario, without supplemental fan or crowd noise, resulted in video ads feeling less informative than those within the supplemental fan noise environment.
* While supplemental fan noise may restore some of the feelings and sounds of normalcy, fans want a more participatory experience even if they can't attend in person.
* 40% of fans say a big part of the game experience is the fans themselves – the chants, songs, and reactions.
* Despite scheduling changes, most sports fans continued tuning in to their usual sports, and younger fans were more likely to tap into new ones."
Fans yearn to experience sports in person," said Karen Van Vleet, VP, WHY at Horizon Media. "However, while the heart may be willing the head is saying 'not so fast.' As uncertainties over COVID continue, sports fans are leaning more into a variety of types of media and interests to meet their sports needs."
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"The Book of Boba Fett" is a separate series, not the third season of "The Mandalorian," revealed executive producer Jon Favreau on Monday's "Good Morning America." Teased at the end of "The Mandelorian" season two finale, details were not shared along with the streamer's other recent announcements because "we didn't want to spoil the surprise," said Favreau. Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen will star in the spin-off, reprising their roles as Boba Fett and assassin Fennec Shand, with Favreau exec producing with Dave Filoni and Robert Rodriguez. The series is expected to drop in December 2021; production on season three of "The Mandelorian" will begin as soon as "The Book of Boba Fett" is complete.
"Inkwell," a drama from Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz ("Antebellum") and their Gloaming Productions, has been put in development by HBO Max.
Discovery+ will include a slate of nature documentaries and specials at launch on Monday, January 4. Among the offerings: five-parters "A Perfect Planet," narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and "Mysterious Planet," narrated by David Schwimmer, as well as the US premieres of "Judi Dench's Wild Borneo Adventure" and "The Impossible Row."
"Rolling Stone Magazine: Stories From the Edge" premieres on AXS TV on Wednesday, January 6 at 9p. Narrated by Jeff Daniels ("The Newsroom"), the six-parter looks at the last 50 years of American culture through the lens of the music magazine.
Amazon set programming on Prime Video and Twitch for its "NFL Holiday Blitz," leading up to the exclusive stream of the San Francisco/Arizona Cardinals game on Saturday, December 26. NFL-themed programming across Prime Video, Twitch, and social media will feature analysts, NFL alums and pop culture figures, and on Christmas Day, Prime Video and Twitch will stream the Minnesota Vikings-New Orleans Saints game (Fox and the NFL Network will air the game on linear TV).
TV One has a premiere date for documentary "Unsung Presents: Music & the Movement," celebrating the power of Black music. The show debuts Monday, January 18 at 8p, with part two airing at 9p. "Music is the heart and soul of Black culture – giving life to our experiences, voice to our stories and growing power out of our pain," said Cathy Hughes, Chairwoman, Urban One, Inc. "Every melody, lyric and rhythm artfully depicts the layers of Black diversity, scope of black creativity, and depths of the complexity of our people."
Year-end special "Peace Out 2020" premieres on Facebook Watch on Tuesday, December 29 at 12p, highlighting memorable and meme-able moments from the year many would like to forget. Keke Palmer ("Hustlers") and YouTube personality David Dobrik host.
"Good Trouble" will be back for season three on Freeform on Wednesday, February 17 at 10p. The season two finale of the drama aired in March.
"TV will continue to be redefined in this decade but what is clear is that streaming will be central to its future," notes FreeWheel's Council for Premium Video study, "The Evolution of Streaming." Insights for advertisers on the future of OTT include:
· OTT is a big area of opportunity for advertisers looking to incrementally reach more of their desired audience, but knowing its relative scale is important: 54% of streaming viewership is ad-supported (Nielsen), however at least 20% of that is not considered premium/high-quality.
· Linear TV accounts for roughly two-thirds of all viewing, and its combination with streaming planning and buying can maximize reach and optimize frequency, particularly with the inclusion of first-party data.
· For programmatic buying of OTT inventory, pre-bid bot protection capabilities are vital to ensure that non-human traffic is eliminated before it even becomes a problem for advertisers.
Mobile-first advertising platform Nativex announced a strategic partnership with TikTok that has XMP by Nativex joining TikTok's Marketing Partners program. Through the XMP platform, users can create, distribute, and manage workflows associated with their campaigns. Users have total transparency into the creative content of a given campaign, and can fully automate creative and campaign management across TikTok and other major advertising platforms. Features such as batch and template-based ad creation allows advertisers to scale campaigns. "Marketers and advertisers realize the new audience engagement opportunities surrounding TikTok, and are fighting for a way in," said Jin Ye, head of XMP, Nativex. "This partnership ensures marketers and advertisers can better execute campaign initiatives through TikTok and achieve greater results."
SMF Studio's collection of 82 artistic animated shorts is now available on Xiaomi OTT platform in China. The three-year deal is the first one for this collection in China.
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TLC ranks #1 in primetime among W25-54/18-49/18-34 in cable for 2020, thanks in part to "90 Day Fiancé," the gift that keeps on giving. The franchise set record-breaking seasons, with each core series posting single to double-digit increases among key women demos. "Darcey & Stacey" was cable's highest rated first season series among women; averaging 2.6 million P2+ viewers, the spin-off made TLC the #1 cable network on Sunday nights.
Shareablee Top 10 Shows for the week of December 14
Program, Network, IGTV Actions, Cross-Platform Video Actions, Video Views (FB & TW)
The Daily Show (Comedy Central), 1M, 1.9M, 42.5M
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC), 416K, 609K, 10M
Tucker Carlson Tonight (Fox News), 306K, 647K, 4.5M
The Voice (NBC), 296K, 583K, 10M
Ellen DeGeneres (WarnerBros- Syndicated), 255K, 2.3M, 17M
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), 206K, 307K, 4M
Good Morning America (ABC), 156K, 638K, 15M
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS), 125K, 393K, 9.3M
Grey's Anatomy (ABC), 124K, 788K, 4.4M
Hannity (Fox News), 124K, 425K, 0
Shareablee Top 10 TV Streaming Shows for the week of December 14
Program, Platform, IGTV Actions, Cross-Platform Video Actions, Video Views (FB & TW)
The Grand Tour (Amazon Prime), 138K, 638K, 2.4M
Netflix is a Joke (YouTube), 134K, 164K, 1M
The Witcher (Netflix), 64K, 322K, 31K
Big Mouth (Netflix), 57K, 108K, 191K
Awkward Puppets (YouTube), 34K, 63K, 81K
Selena: The Series (Netflix), 28K, 61K, 0
Disenchantment (Netflix), 17K, 32K, 275K
Red Table Talk (Facebook Watch), 13K, 200K, 4.2M
Dickinson (Apple TV+), 11K, 32K, 34K
Star Trek (CBS All Access), 8K, 66K, 279K
TV Time's Shows on the Rise for the Week of December 14
Tiny Pretty Things (Netflix) – 100%
Hilda (Netflix) – 96.1%
Masterchef IT (Sky Uno) – 92.3%
Home for Christmas (Netflix) – 88.9%
The Grand Tour (Amazon) – 87.3%
The Expanse (Amazon) – 82.9%
Pennyworth (EPIX) – 82.6%
The Legend of Korra (Nickelodeon) – 69.7%
The Wilds (Amazon) – 61.8%
The Mess You Leave Behind (Netflix) – 60.6%
Methodology: Every week, millions of viewers around the world use TV Time to track their favorite series. "Shows on the Rise" is calculated by determining the week-over-week growth in episodes watched for a given program.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Friday, December 18
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: Olaf's Frozen Adventure 3.03 (0.5), Shrek the Halls 2.64 (0.4), 20/20 2.53 (0.4)
CBS: MacGyer 4.72 (0.5), Magnum PI 5.48 (0.5), Blue Bloods 6.38 (0.5)
CW: Christmas Caroler Challenge 0.48 (0.1)
FOX: Pac-12 Football 2.50 (0.6), Pac-12 Football 3.85 (0.9)
NBC: Weakest Link 2.48 (0.4), Dateline NBC 2.99 (0.4)
Telemundo: Takers 0.74 (0.2), Falsa Identidad 0.68 (0.2)
Univision: Vencer al Desamor 1.60 (0.4), Imperio de Mentiras 1.34 (0.3), Dulce Ambicion 1.36 (0.4)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
Disney named Alan Bergman as Chairman, Disney Studios Content. Bergman had served as Co-Chairman of Content with Alan Horn since May 2019; Horn will continue to serve as the division's Chief Creative Officer. "The time feels right to shift my focus solely to our enormous creative slate," said Horn. "As for our new Studios Chairman, Alan Bergman has been at my side since day one; he has been the best partner imaginable, and the team could be in no better hands."
Animator Doug Crane died December 17 from cancer. He was 85. The Clio Award winner was an animator for Terrytoons, Hanna-Barbera, MTV and Filmation, among others.
1989 – Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausecu was ousted.
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A+E NETWORKS/NYC: SME within the Consumer Mktg & Media team. You will develop and manage owned media strategy for the LIFETIME/LMN brands. Partner with Planning, Digital Media and On-Air Scheduling teams. 7yrs exp managing Owned Media within an Entertainment firm with deep knowledge of entertainment landscape, including competitive set and non-linear platform. Full info HERE (1/5)
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NICKELODEON/NY, NY: Hardworking, pro-active and inquisitive Mgr for a newly formed Brand Mktg and Strategy team at Nickelodeon. This role will aid in defining Nickelodeon's brand mission/values as well as Mktg efforts across series, brand, platforms, emerging media and more. Min 5yrs exp in consumer strategy, digital, mktg or media. Full info HERE (1/5)
TUESDAY DECEMBER 22
ABC: "The Bachelorette" [f], "Supermarket Sweep"
CBS: "The Price Is Right at Night," "Let's Make a Deal Primetime," "NCIS"
CW: "Swamp Thing" [f], "Tell Me a Story"
FOX: "Next" [f]
NBC: "The Voice," "Saturday Night Live"
PBS: "City Hall"
Telemundo: "El Domo Del Dinero," "Todo Por Mi Hija," "Falsa Identidad"
Univision: "Vencer el Desamor," "Imperio de Mentiras," "Dulce Ambicion"
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