S-6
Second Session, Fortieth Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
SENATE OF CANADA
BILL S-6
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to political loans)
first reading, April 28, 2009
LEADER OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE SENATE
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SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to enact rules concerning loans, guarantees and suretyships with respect to registered parties, registered associations, candidates, leadership contestants and nomination contestants.
Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address:http://www.parl.gc.ca
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2nd Session, 40th Parliament,
57-58 Elizabeth II, 2009
senate of canada
BILL S-6
An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (accountability with respect to political loans)
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
2000, c. 9
CANADA ELECTIONS ACT
2003, c. 19, s. 23
1. Subsection 403.28(3) of the Canada Elections Act is replaced by the following:
Explanatory NotesCanada Elections Act
Clause 1: Existing text of subsection 403.28(3):
(3) No person, other than an electoral district agent of a registered association shall accept contributions to the registered association.
Notes explicativesLoi électorale du Canada
Article 1 : Texte du paragraphe 403.28(3) :
(3) Il est interdit à quiconque, sauf à un agent de circonscription d’une association enregistrée, d’accepter les contributions apportées à l’association.
Prohibition — accepting contributions, borrowing
(3) No person, other than an electoral district agent of a registered association, shall accept contributions to the registered association or borrow money on its behalf.
2003, c. 19, s. 23
2. Paragraph 403.31(1)(b) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 2: Relevant portion of subsection 403.31(1):
403.31 (1) On the written application of a claimant with a claim to be paid for an expense of a registered association or of an electoral district agent, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the electoral district agent of the registered association to pay the amount claimed if
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(b) the payment was not made in accordance with section 403.3.
Article 2 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 403.31(1) :
403.31 (1) Sur demande écrite du créancier d’une association enregistrée ou d’un agent de circonscription, le directeur général des élections peut, s’il est convaincu qu’il y a des motifs raisonnables de le faire, autoriser par écrit l’agent de circonscription de l’association à payer la créance dont, selon le cas :
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b) le paiement n’a pas été fait en conformité avec l’article 403.3.
(b) the payment was not made in the six-month period referred to in section 403.3.
2003, c. 19, s. 23
3. Subsection 403.34(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 3: Existing text of subsection 403.34(1):
403.34 (1) An unpaid claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 403.35(1) that, on the day that is 18 months after the end of the fiscal period to which the return relates, remains unpaid, in whole or in part, is deemed to be a contribution of the unpaid amount to the registered association made as of the day on which the expense was incurred.
Article 3 : Texte du paragraphe 403.34(1) :
403.34 (1) Toute partie d’une créance mentionnée dans le rapport financier visé au paragraphe 403.35(1) qui n’est pas payée après l’expiration d’un délai de dix-huit mois suivant la fin de l’exercice sur lequel porte le rapport est réputée constituer une contribution apportée à l’association enregistrée à la date à laquelle la dépense a été engagée.
Deemed contributions
403.34 (1) Any unpaid amount of a claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 403.35(1) is deemed to be a contribution to the registered association made as of the day on which the expense was incurred or the loan was made, as the case may be, if the claim remains unpaid in whole or in part
(a) 18 months after the end of the fiscal period to which the return relates, in the case of a claim to be paid for an expense; or
(b) three years after the end of the fiscal period during which the loan was made, in the case of a claim for a loan made to the registered association under section 405.5.
2003, c. 19, s. 23
4. (1) Subparagraph 403.35(2)(e)(ii) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 4: (1) and (2) Relevant portion of subsection 403.35(2):
(2) A financial transactions return must set out
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(e) a statement of the registered association’s assets and liabilities and any surplus or deficit in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including a statement of
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(ii) unpaid claims that are, or may be, the subject of an application referred to in subsection 403.31(1) or section 403.32;
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(i) a statement of loans or security received by the registered association, including any conditions on them;
(i.1) a statement that provides full disclosure of financial loans for the purposes of the campaign, including interest rates, repayment schedules and the name of the lender; and
Article 4 : (1) et (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 403.35(2) :
(2) Le rapport financier de l’association comporte les renseignements suivants :
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e) un état de l’actif et du passif et de l’excédent ou du déficit dressé selon les principes comptables généralement reconnus, notamment :
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(ii) un état des créances impayées faisant ou susceptibles de faire l’objet de la demande prévue au paragraphe 403.31(1) ou à l’article 403.32;
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i) un état des prêts et des sûretés, ainsi que des conditions afférentes, dont bénéficie l’association;
i.1) un état de tous les prêts consentis pour la campagne, indiquant notamment les taux d’intérêt, les calendriers de remboursement et le nom du prêteur;
(ii) unpaid claims that are, or may be, the subject of an application referred to in subsection 403.31(1) or section 403.32, and loans made to the registered association under section 405.5 that remain unpaid in whole or in part;
2003, c. 19, s. 23
(2) Paragraphs 403.35(2)(i) and (i.1) of the Act are replaced by the following:
(i) a statement of the terms and conditions of each loan made to the registered association under section 405.5, including the amount of the loan, the interest rate, the lender’s name and address, the dates and amounts of repayments of principal and payments of interest and, if there is a guarantor, the guarantor’s name and address and the amount guaranteed; and
2003, c. 19, s. 23
(3) Subsection 403.35(3) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(3) Existing text of subsection 403.35(3):
(3) For the purpose of subsection (2), other than paragraph (2)(j), a contribution includes a loan.
(3) Texte du paragraphe 403.35(3) :
(3) Pour l’application du paragraphe (2), sauf l’alinéa (2)j), le prêt est assimilé à une contribution.
Report
(2.1) If there is any amendment to the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(i) — including the giving of a guarantee or suretyship in respect of the loan — after the financial transactions return is provided, then the registered association’s financial agent shall without delay provide the Chief Electoral Officer with a report on the amendment in the prescribed form.
Publication
(3) The Chief Electoral Officer shall publish the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(i) and any report provided under subsection (2.1) as soon as practicable after receiving the information or report, as the case may be. The publication shall be in the manner that he or she considers appropriate.
2006, c. 9, s. 46(1)
5. (1) The portion of subsection 405(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
Clause 5: (1) and (2) Relevant portion of subsection 405(1):
405. (1) No individual shall make contributions that exceed
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(c) $1,000 in total to the leadership contestants in a particular leadership contest.
Article 5 : (1) et (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 405(1) :
405. (1) Il est interdit à tout particulier d’apporter des contributions qui dépassent :
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c) 1 000 $, au total, à l’ensemble des candidats à la direction pour une course à la direction donnée.
Contribution limits
405. (1) Subject to subsection 405.5(4), no individual shall make contributions that exceed
2006, c. 9, s. 46(1)
(2) Paragraph 405(1)(c) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(c) $1,000 in total in any calendar year to the leadership contestants in a particular leadership contest.
6. The Act is amended by adding the following after section 405.4:
Clause 6: New.
Article 6 : Nouveau.
Loans, Guarantees and Suretyships
Ineligible lenders and guarantors
405.5 (1) Except as permitted under this section, no person or entity shall
(a) make a loan to a registered party or a registered association;
(b) make a loan to a candidate, a leadership contestant or a nomination contestant in relation to the candidate’s or contestant’s campaign; or
(c) guarantee a loan referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).
Ineligible borrowers
(2) Except if the loan is permitted under this section, no chief agent of a registered party or financial agent of a registered association shall borrow money on behalf of the party or association, and no official agent of a candidate or financial agent of a leadership contestant or nomination contestant shall borrow money for the purposes of the candidate’s or contestant’s campaign.
Exception — financial institutions
(3) A financial institution as defined in section 2 of the Bank Act may in writing make a loan referred to in subsection (1) at a fair market rate of interest.
Exception — individuals
(4) An individual who is a citizen or a permanent resident as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act may in writing make a loan referred to in subsection (1) or guarantee such a loan. However, the total of the following amounts shall not at any time exceed the individual’s relevant contribution limit set out in paragraphs 405(1)(a) to (c) and (4)(a) to (c):
(a) the amounts of the individual’s contributions,
(b) the amounts of the individual’s loans made in the relevant contribution period, not including any amount that has been repaid in the calendar year in which the loan was made, and
(c) the amounts guaranteed by the individual in the relevant contribution period, not including any amount for which the individual has ceased to be liable in the calendar year in which the guarantee was given.
Exception — certain loans
(5) A loan may be made in writing
(a) by a registered party to a registered association of the party or a candidate endorsed by the party; or
(b) by a registered association to the registered party with which it is affiliated, another registered association of the party or a candidate endorsed by the party.
Exception — certain guarantees and suretyships
(6) A registered party or registered association may in writing guarantee a loan made in writing to a party, association or candidate to which it itself is permitted to make a loan under subsection (5).
Deemed contributions
405.6 (1) Any unpaid amount of a loan made under subsection 405.5(3) or (4) to a candidate, leadership contestant, nomination contestant, registered party or registered association is deemed to be a contribution to the candidate, leadership contestant, nomination contestant, registered party or registered association, made as of the day on which the loan was made, if the loan remains unpaid, in whole or in part, three years after
(a) polling day, in the case of a candidate;
(b) the end of the leadership contest, in the case of a leadership contestant;
(c) the selection date as defined in section 478.01 — or, in the case referred to in subsection 478.23(7), polling day — in the case of a nomination contestant; and
(d) the end of the fiscal period during which the loan was made, in the case of a registered party or registered association.
When no deemed contribution
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an unpaid amount that, at the end of the three-year period,
(a) is the subject of a binding agreement to pay;
(b) is the subject of a legal proceeding to secure its payment;
(c) is the subject of a dispute as to the amount that was to be paid or the amount that remains unpaid; or
(d) has been written off by the lender as an uncollectable debt in accordance with the lender’s normal accounting practices.
Notice by registered party, etc.
(3) A registered party, registered association, candidate, leadership contestant or nomination contestant or the registered agent, financial agent or official agent, as the case may be, that believes that any of paragraphs (2)(a) to (d) prevents subsection (1) from applying to a liability of the party, association, candidate or contestant to pay an amount shall so notify the Chief Electoral Officer before the end of the three-year period.
Representations
(4) Before a determination is made under subsection (5), an electoral district association, registered party or lender shall be given the opportunity to make representations to the Chief Electoral Officer.
Chief Electoral Officer’s determination
(5) The Chief Electoral Officer shall without delay determine whether any of paragraphs (2)(a) to (d) applies to the liability and shall inform the person or entity of his or her determination.
Uncollectable debts
(6) If the Chief Electoral Officer determines that an unpaid amount of a loan to a candidate of a registered party has been written off under paragraph (2)(d), then the Chief Electoral Officer shall inform the lender of his or her determination; furthermore, the candidate’s registered association or, if there is no registered association, the registered party becomes liable for the unpaid amount as if the association or party had guaranteed the loan.
Publication
(7) As soon as practicable after the end of the three-year period, the Chief Electoral Officer shall publish in any manner that he or she considers appropriate
(a) a notice of any unpaid amount that is deemed to be a contribution under subsection (1); and
(b) a notice of any unpaid amount that, under subsection (2), is not deemed to be a contribution, as well as the paragraph of that subsection that prevents it from being deemed to be a contribution.
2003, c. 19, s. 31
7. Subsection 416(3) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 7: Existing text of subsection 416(3):
(3) No person or entity, other than a registered agent of a registered party, shall accept contributions to the registered party.
Article 7 : Texte du paragraphe 416(3) :
(3) Il est interdit à toute personne ou entité, sauf à l’agent enregistré d’un parti enregistré, d’accepter les contributions apportées au parti.
Prohibition — accepting contributions, borrowing
(3) No person or entity, other than a registered agent of a registered party, shall accept contributions to the registered party or borrow money on its behalf.
8. Paragraph 419(1)(b) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 8: Relevant portion of subsection 419(1):
419. (1) On the written application of a claimant with a claim to be paid for an expense of a registered party or registered agent, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the registered agent of the registered party to pay the amount claimed if
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(b) the payment was not made in accordance with section 418.
Article 8 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 419(1) :
419. (1) Sur demande écrite du créancier d’un parti enregistré ou d’un agent enregistré, le directeur général des élections peut, s’il est convaincu qu’il y a des motifs raisonnables de le faire, autoriser par écrit le parti enregistré à payer, par l’intermédiaire d’un agent enregistré, la créance dont, selon le cas :
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b) le paiement n’a pas été fait en conformité avec l’article 418.
(b) the payment was not made in the six-month period mentioned in section 418.
2003, c. 19, s. 33
9. Subsection 423.1(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 9: Existing text of subsection 423.1(1):
423.1 (1) An unpaid claim mentioned in the financial transactions return referred to in subsection 424(1) or in an election expenses return referred to in subsection 429(1) that remains unpaid in whole or in part on the day that is 18 months after the end of the fiscal period to which the return relates or in which the polling day fell, as the case may be, is deemed to be a contribution to the registered party of the unpaid amount on the day on which the expense was incurred.
Article 9 : Texte du paragraphe 423.1(1) :
423.1 (1) La partie d’une créance mentionnée dans le rapport financier visé au paragraphe 424(1) ou dans le compte des dépenses électorales visé au paragraphe 429(1) qui n’est pas payée à l’expiration d’un délai de dix-huit mois suivant la fin de l’exercice sur lequel porte le rapport ou, selon le cas, de l’exercice au cours duquel tombe le jour du scrutin est réputée constituer une contribution apportée au parti enregistré à la date à laquelle la dépense a été engagée.
Deemed contributions
423.1 (1) Any unpaid amount of a claim mentioned in the financial transactions return referred to in subsection 424(1) or in an election expenses return referred to in subsection 429(1) is deemed to be a contribution to the registered party made as of the day on which the expense was incurred or the loan was made, as the case may be, if the claim remains unpaid in whole or in part
(a) 18 months after the end of the fiscal period to which the return relates or in which the polling day fell, as the case may be, in the case of a claim to be paid for an expense; or
(b) three years after the end of the fiscal period during which the loan was made, in the case of a claim for a loan made to the registered party under section 405.5.
10. (1) Subparagraph 424(2)(f)(ii) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 10: (1) and (2) Relevant portion of subsection 424(2):
(2) A financial transactions return must set out
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(f) a statement of the registered party’s assets and liabilities and any surplus or deficit in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including a statement of
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(ii) unpaid claims that are, or may be, the subject of an application referred to in subsection 419(1) or section 420;
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(j) a statement of loans or security received by the registered party, including any conditions on them; and
Article 10 : (1) et (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 424(2) :
(2) Le rapport financier du parti comporte les renseignements suivants :
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f) un état de l’actif et du passif et de l’excédent ou du déficit selon les principes comptables généralement reconnus, notamment :
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(ii) un état des créances impayées faisant, ou susceptibles de faire, l’objet de la demande prévue au paragraphe 419(1) ou à l’article 420;
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j) un état des prêts et des sûretés, ainsi que des conditions afférentes, dont bénéficie le parti;
(ii) unpaid claims that are, or may be, the subject of an application referred to in subsection 419(1) or section 420, and loans made to the registered party under section 405.5 that remain unpaid in whole or in part;
(2) Paragraph 424(2)(j) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(j) a statement of the terms and conditions of each loan made to the registered party under section 405.5, including the amount of the loan, the interest rate, the lender’s name and address, the dates and amounts of repayments of principal and payments of interest and, if there is a guarantor, the guarantor’s name and address and the amount guaranteed; and
(3) Subsection 424(3) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(3) Existing text of subsection 424(3):
(3) For the purpose of subsection (2), other than paragraph (2)(k), a contribution includes a loan.
(3) Texte du paragraphe 424(3) :
(3) Pour l’application du paragraphe (2), sauf l’alinéa (2)k), un prêt est assimilé à une contribution.
Report
(2.1) If there is any amendment to the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(j) — including the giving of a guarantee or suretyship in respect of the loan — after the financial transactions return is provided, then the registered party’s chief agent shall without delay provide the Chief Electoral Officer with a report on the amendment in the prescribed form.
Publication
(3) The Chief Electoral Officer shall publish the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(j) and any report provided under subsection (2.1) as soon as practicable after receiving the information or report, as the case may be. The publication shall be in the manner that he or she considers appropriate.
2003, c. 19, s. 40
11. Subsection 435.22(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 11: Existing text of subsection 435.22(1):
435.22 (1) No person, other than a leadership campaign agent of a leadership contestant, shall accept contributions to the contestant’s leadership campaign.
Article 11 : Texte du paragraphe 435.22(1) :
435.22 (1) Il est interdit à quiconque, sauf à l’agent de campagne à la direction d’un candidat à la direction, d’accepter une contribution apportée à la campagne à la direction de celui-ci.
Prohibition — accepting contributions, borrowing
435.22 (1) No person, other than a leadership campaign agent of a leadership contestant, shall accept contributions to the contestant’s leadership campaign or borrow money on the contestant’s behalf under section 405.5.
2003, c. 19, s. 40
12. (1) Subsection 435.24(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 12: (1) Existing text of subsection 435.24(1):
435.24 (1) A claim for leadership campaign expenses that has been sent in accordance with section 435.23 must be paid within 18 months after the end of the leadership contest.
Article 12 : (1) Texte du paragraphe 435.24(1) :
435.24 (1) Les créances relatives à des dépenses de campagne à la direction présentées en conformité avec l’article 435.23 doivent être payées dans les dix-huit mois suivant la fin de la course à la direction.
Payment within three years
435.24 (1) A claim for leadership campaign expenses evidenced by an invoice or other document that has been sent in accordance with section 435.23, as well as a claim for repayment of a loan made under section 405.5, must be paid within three years after the day on which the leadership contest ends.
2003, c. 19, s. 40
(2) The portion of subsection 435.24(2) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
(2) Relevant portion of subsection 435.24(2):
(2) The requirement to pay a claim within 18 months does not apply to a claim in respect of which
(2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 435.24(2) :
(2) L’obligation de paiement dans le délai de dix-huit mois ne s’applique pas à l’égard des créances :
Exceptions
(2) The requirement to pay a claim within three years does not apply to a claim in respect of which
2003, c. 19, s. 40
13. Subsection 435.26(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 13: Existing text of subsection 435.26(1):
435.26 (1) On the written application of a leadership contestant, of the contestant’s financial agent or of a person with a claim to be paid for a leadership campaign expense in relation to a leadership contestant, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the payment, through the contestant’s financial agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 435.23; or
(b) the payment was not made in accordance with subsection 435.24(1).
Article 13 : Texte du paragraphe 435.26(1) :
435.26 (1) Sur demande écrite du créancier d’un candidat à la direction, du candidat ou de son agent financier, le directeur général des élections peut, s’il est convaincu qu’il y a des motifs raisonnables de le faire, autoriser par écrit le candidat à payer, par l’intermédiaire de son agent financier, la créance relative à des dépenses de campagne à la direction dont, selon le cas :
a) le compte détaillé n’a pas été présenté en conformité avec l’article 435.23;
b) le paiement n’a pas été fait en conformité avec le paragraphe 435.24(1).
Irregular claims or payments — Chief Electoral Officer
435.26 (1) On the written application of a person with a claim to be paid for a leadership campaign expense in relation to a leadership contestant or to be paid for a loan made to the leadership contestant under section 405.5, or on the written application of the contestant’s financial agent or the contestant in relation to such a claim, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the payment, through the contestant’s financial agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) in the case of an expense, the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 435.23 or the payment was not made in the three-year period referred to in subsection 435.24(1); or
(b) in the case of a loan, the repayment of the loan was not made in the three-year period referred to in subsection 435.24(1).
2003, c. 19, s. 40
14. (1) Paragraph 435.27(a) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 14: (1) Relevant portion of section 435.27:
435.27 On the application of a person with a claim to be paid for a leadership campaign expense in relation to a leadership contestant or on the application of the contestant’s financial agent or the contestant, as the case may be, a judge who is competent to conduct a recount may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, by order authorize the payment, through the contestant’s financial agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) the applicant establishes that an authorization under subsection 435.26(1) has been refused and that the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 435.23 or the payment has not been made in the four-month period referred to in subsection 435.24(1); or
Article 14 : (1) Texte du passage visé de l’article 435.27 :
435.27 Sur demande du créancier d’un candidat à la direction, du candidat ou de son agent financier, le juge habile à procéder au dépouillement judiciaire du scrutin peut, s’il est convaincu qu’il y a des motifs raisonnables de le faire, autoriser par ordonnance le candidat à payer, par l’intermédiaire de son agent financier, la créance relative à des dépenses de campagne à la direction dans les cas suivants :
a) le demandeur démontre qu’il a demandé l’autorisation prévue au paragraphe 435.26(1) et ne l’a pas obtenue, et que le compte détaillé n’a pas été présenté en conformité avec l’article 435.23 ou que le paiement n’a pas été fait dans le délai de quatre mois prévu au paragraphe 435.24(1);
(a) the applicant establishes that an authorization under subsection 435.26(1) has been refused and that the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 435.23 or the payment has not been made in the three-year period referred to in subsection 435.24(1); or
(2) Section 435.27 of the Act is renumbered as subsection 435.27(1) and is amended by adding the following:
(2) New.
(2) Nouveau.
Irregular claims and payments — judge
(2) On the application of a person with a claim to be paid for a loan made to a leadership contestant under section 405.5 or on the application of the contestant’s financial agent or the contestant, as the case may be, a judge who is competent to conduct a recount may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, by order authorize the payment, through the contestant’s financial agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) the applicant establishes that an authorization under subsection 435.26(1) has been refused and that the payment has not been made in the three-year period referred to in subsection 435.24(1); or
(b) the amount claimed has not been paid in accordance with an authorization obtained under subsection 435.26(1) and the applicant establishes their inability to comply with the authorization for reasons beyond their control.
The applicant shall notify the Chief Electoral Officer that the application has been made.
2003, c. 19, s. 40
15. The portion of subsection 435.28(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
Clause 15: Relevant portion of subsection 435.28(1):
435.28 (1) A person who has sent a claim in accordance with section 435.23 may commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid amount
Article 15 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 435.28(1) :
435.28 (1) Le créancier d’une créance présentée au candidat à la direction en conformité avec l’article 435.23 peut en poursuivre le recouvrement devant tout tribunal compétent :
Proceedings to recover payment
435.28 (1) A person who has sent an invoice or other document evidencing a claim in accordance with section 435.23, or has a claim for repayment of a loan made to a leadership contestant under section 405.5, may commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid amount
2003, c. 19, s. 40
16. Subsection 435.29(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 16: Existing text of subsection 435.29(1):
435.29 (1) An unpaid claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 435.3(1) that, on the day that is 18 months after the end of the leadership contest, remains unpaid, in whole or in part, is deemed to be a contribution of the unpaid amount to the leadership contestant made as of the day on which the expense was incurred.
Article 16 : Texte du paragraphe 435.29(1) :
435.29 (1) Toute partie d’une créance mentionnée dans le compte visé au paragraphe 435.3(1) qui n’est pas payée après l’expiration d’un délai de dix-huit mois suivant la fin de la course à la direction est réputée constituer une contribution apportée au candidat à la direction à la date à laquelle la dépense a été engagée.
Deemed contributions
435.29 (1) Any unpaid amount of a claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 435.3(1) is deemed to be a contribution to the leadership contestant made as of the day on which the expense was incurred if the claim remains unpaid in whole or in part three years after the end of the leadership contest.
2003, c. 19, s. 40
17. (1) Paragraph 435.3(2)(c) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 17: (1) and (2) Relevant portion of subsection 435.3(2):
(2) The leadership campaign return shall include the following information in respect of the leadership contestant:
... 
(c) a statement of unpaid claims that are, or may be, the subject of an application under section 435.26 or 435.27;
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(d.1) disclosure of all financial loans for the purposes of the campaign, including interest rates, repayment schedules and the name of the lender;
Article 17 : (1) et (2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 435.3(2) :
(2) Le compte comporte les renseignements suivants à l’égard du candidat :
[...] 
c) un état des créances impayées qui font ou sont susceptibles de faire l’objet des demandes prévues aux articles 435.26 ou 435.27;
[...] 
d.1) les détails de tous les prêts consentis pour la campagne, y compris les taux d’intérêt, les calendriers de remboursement et le nom du prêteur;
(c) a statement of unpaid claims — including loans made to the leadership contestant under section 405.5 that remain unpaid in whole or in part — that are, or may be, the subject of an application under section 435.26 or 435.27;
2003, c. 19, s. 40
(2) Paragraph 435.3(2)(d.1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(d.1) a statement of the terms and conditions of each loan made to the leadership contestant under section 405.5, including the amount of the loan, the interest rate, the lender’s name and address, the dates and amounts of repayments of principal and payments of interest, the unpaid principal remaining at the end of each calendar year and, if there is a guarantor, the guarantor’s name and address and the amount guaranteed;
2003, c. 19, s. 40
(3) Subsection 435.3(5) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(3) Existing text of subsection 435.3(5):
(5) For the purpose of subsection (2), other than paragraph (2)(h), a contribution includes a loan.
(3) Texte du paragraphe 435.3(5) :
(5) Pour l’application du paragraphe (2), sauf l’alinéa (2)h), le prêt est assimilé à une contribution.
Report
(4.1) If there is any amendment to the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(d.1) — including the giving of a guarantee or suretyship in respect of the loan — after the leadership campaign return is provided, then the leadership contestant’s financial agent shall without delay provide the Chief Electoral Officer with a report on the amendment in the prescribed form.
Publication
(5) The Chief Electoral Officer shall publish the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(d.1) and any report provided under subsection (4.1) as soon as practicable after receiving the information or report, as the case may be. The publication shall be in the manner that he or she considers appropriate.
18. Subsection 438(2) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 18: Existing text of subsection 438(2):
(2) No person, other than an official agent of a candidate, shall accept contributions to the candidate’s electoral campaign.
Article 18 : Texte du paragraphe 438(2) :
(2) Il est interdit à quiconque, sauf à l’agent officiel, de recevoir une contribution pour le compte d’un candidat.
Prohibition — accepting contributions, borrowing
(2) No person, other than an official agent of a candidate, shall accept contributions to the candidate’s electoral campaign or borrow money on the candidate’s behalf under section 405.5.
19. (1) Section 445 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (1):
Clause 19: (1) New.
Article 19 : (1) Nouveau.
Payment — loans
(1.1) A loan made to a candidate under section 405.5 must be repaid within three years after polling day.
(2) The portion of subsection 445(2) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
(2) Relevant portion of subsection 445(2):
(2) The requirement to pay a claim within four months does not apply to a claim in respect of which
(2) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 445(2) :
(2) L’obligation de paiement dans le délai de quatre mois ne s’applique pas à l’égard des créances :
Exceptions
(2) The requirement to pay within the period set out in subsection (1) or (1.1) does not apply to a claim or loan in respect of which
20. Subsection 447(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 20: Existing text of subsection 447(1):
447. (1) On the written application of a person with a claim to be paid for a candidate’s electoral campaign expense or of the candidate’s official agent or the candidate in relation to such a claim, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the payment, through the candidate’s official agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 444; or
(b) the payment was not made in accordance with subsection 445(1).
Article 20 : Texte du paragraphe 447(1) :
447. (1) Sur demande écrite du créancier d’un candidat, de l’agent officiel ou du candidat, le directeur général des élections peut, s’il est convaincu qu’il y a des motifs raisonnables de le faire, autoriser par écrit le candidat à payer, par l’intermédiaire de son agent officiel, la créance relative à des dépenses de campagne dont, selon le cas :
a) le compte détaillé n’a pas été présenté en conformité avec l’article 444;
b) le paiement n’a pas été fait en conformité avec le paragraphe 445(1).
Irregular claims or payments — Chief Electoral Officer
447. (1) On the written application of a person with a claim to be paid for a candidate’s electoral campaign expense or to be paid for a loan made to the candidate under section 405.5, or on the written application of the candidate’s official agent or the candidate in relation to such a claim, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the payment, through the candidate’s official agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) in the case of an expense, the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 444 or the payment was not made in the four-month period referred to in subsection 445(1); and
(b) in the case of a loan, the repayment of the loan was not made in the three-year period referred to in subsection 445(1.1).
21. Section 448 of the Act is renumbered as subsection 448(1) and is amended by adding the following:
Clause 21: New.
Article 21 : Nouveau.
Irregular claims and payments — judge
(2) On the application of a person with a claim to be paid for a loan made to a candidate under section 405.5 or on the application of the candidate’s official agent or the candidate, as the case may be, a judge who is competent to conduct a recount may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, by order authorize the payment, through the candidate’s official agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) the applicant establishes that an authorization under subsection 447(1) has been refused and that the payment has not been made in the three-year period referred to in subsection 445(1.1); or
(b) the amount claimed has not been paid in accordance with an authorization obtained under subsection 447(1) and the applicant establishes their inability to comply with the authorization for reasons beyond their control.
The applicant shall notify the Chief Electoral Officer that the application has been made.
22. Subsection 449(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 22: Existing text of subsection 449(1):
449. (1) A person who has sent a claim in accordance with section 444 may commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid amount
(a) at any time, if the candidate or his or her official agent refuses to pay that amount or disputes that it is payable;
(b) after the end of the period mentioned in subsection 445(1) or any extension of that period authorized by subsection 447(1) or section 448, in any other case.
Article 22 : Texte du paragraphe 449(1) :
449. (1) Le créancier d’une créance présentée au candidat en conformité avec l’article 444 peut en poursuivre le recouvrement devant tout tribunal compétent :
a) en tout temps, dans le cas où l’agent officiel ou le candidat refuse de la payer ou la conteste, en tout ou en partie;
b) après l’expiration du délai prévu au paragraphe 445(1) ou, le cas échéant, prorogé au titre du paragraphe 447(1) ou de l’article 448, dans tout autre cas.
Proceedings to recover payment
449. (1) A person who has sent an invoice or other document evidencing a claim in accordance with section 444, or has a claim for repayment of a loan made to a candidate under section 405.5, may commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid amount
(a) at any time, if the candidate or his or her official agent refuses to pay that amount or disputes that it is payable; or
(b) after the end of the period mentioned in subsection 445(1) or (1.1) or any extension of that period authorized by subsection 447(1) or section 448, in any other case.
2003, c. 19, s. 43
23. Subsection 450(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 23: Existing text of subsection 450(1):
450. (1) An unpaid claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 451(1) that, on the day that is 18 months after polling day for the election to which the return relates, remains unpaid, in whole or in part, is deemed to be a contribution of the unpaid amount to the candidate made as of the day on which the expense was incurred.
Article 23 : Texte du paragraphe 450(1) :
450. (1) Tout montant d’une créance, mentionné dans le compte visé au paragraphe 451(1), qui n’est pas payé après l’expiration d’un délai de dix-huit mois suivant le jour du scrutin est réputé constituer une contribution apportée au candidat à la date à laquelle la dépense a été engagée.
Deemed contributions
450. (1) Any unpaid amount of a claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 451(1) is deemed to be a contribution to the candidate made as of the day on which the expense was incurred or the loan was made, as the case may be, if the claim remains unpaid in whole or in part
(a) 18 months after polling day for the election to which the return relates, in the case of a claim to be paid for a candidate’s electoral campaign expense; or
(b) three years after that polling day, in the case of a claim for a loan made to the candidate under section 405.5.
24. (1) Paragraph 451(2)(e) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 24: (1) Relevant portion of subsection 451(2):
(2) The electoral campaign return shall include the following in respect of the candidate:
... 
(e) a statement of unpaid claims that are, or may be, the subject of an application under section 447 or 448;
Article 24 : (1) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 451(2) :
(2) Le compte comporte les renseignements suivants à l’égard du candidat :
[...] 
e) un état des créances impayées qui font ou sont susceptibles de faire l’objet des demandes prévues aux articles 447 ou 448;
(e) a statement of unpaid claims — including loans made to the candidate under section 405.5 that remain unpaid in whole or in part — that are, or may be, the subject of an application under section 447 or 448;
(e.1) a statement of the terms and conditions of each loan made to the candidate under section 405.5, including the amount of the loan, the interest rate, the lender’s name and address, the dates and amounts of repayments of principal and payments of interest, the unpaid principal remaining at the end of each calendar year and, if there is a guarantor, the guarantor’s name and address and the amount guaranteed;
(2) Subsection 451(3) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(2) Existing text of subsection 451(3):
(3) For the purpose of subsection (2), other than paragraph (2)(k), a contribution includes a loan.
(2) Texte du paragraphe 451(3) :
(3) Pour l’application du paragraphe (2), sauf l’alinéa (2)k), un prêt est assimilé à une contribution.
Report
(2.3) If there is any amendment to the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(e.1) — including the giving of a guarantee or suretyship in respect of the loan — after the electoral campaign return is provided, then the candidate’s official agent shall without delay provide the Chief Electoral Officer with a report on the amendment in the prescribed form.
Publication
(3) The Chief Electoral Officer shall publish the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(e.1) and any report provided under subsection (2.3) as soon as practicable after receiving the information or report, as the case may be. The publication shall be in the manner that he or she considers appropriate.
2003, c. 19, s. 57
25. Subsection 478.13(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 25: Existing text of subsection 478.13(1):
478.13 (1) No person, other than the financial agent of a nomination contestant, shall accept contributions to the contestant’s nomination campaign.
Article 25 : Texte du paragraphe 478.13(1) :
478.13 (1) Il est interdit à quiconque, sauf à l’agent financier d’un candidat à l’investiture, d’accepter une contribution apportée à la campagne d’investiture de celui-ci.
Prohibition — accepting contributions, borrowing
478.13 (1) No person, other than the financial agent of a nomination contestant, shall accept contributions to the contestant’s nomination campaign or borrow money on the contestant’s behalf under section 405.5.
2003, c. 19, s. 57
26. Subsection 478.17(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 26: Existing text of subsection 478.17(1):
478.17 (1) A claim for nomination campaign expenses that has been sent in accordance with section 478.16 must be paid within four months after the selection date, or in the case referred to in subsection 478.23(7), the polling day.
Article 26 : Texte du paragraphe 478.17(1) :
478.17 (1) Les créances relatives à des dépenses de campagne d’investiture présentées en conformité avec l’article 478.16 doivent être payées dans les quatre mois suivant la date de désignation ou, dans le cas visé au paragraphe 478.23(7), le jour du scrutin.
Payment within four months
478.17 (1) A claim for nomination campaign expenses evidenced by an invoice or other document that has been sent in accordance with section 478.16, as well as a claim for repayment of a loan made to the nomination contestant under section 405.5, must be paid within four months after the selection date or, in the case referred to in subsection 478.23(7), the polling day.
2003, c. 19, s. 57
27. Subsection 478.19(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 27: Existing text of subsection 478.19(1):
478.19 (1) On the written application of a person with a claim to be paid for a nomination campaign expense in relation to a nomination contestant or of the contestant’s financial agent or the contestant in relation to such a claim, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the payment, through the contestant’s financial agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 478.16; or
(b) the payment was not made in accordance with subsection 478.17(1).
Article 27 : Texte du paragraphe 478.19(1) :
478.19 (1) Sur demande écrite du créancier d’un candidat à l’investiture, du candidat ou de son agent financier, le directeur général des élections peut, s’il est convaincu qu’il y a des motifs raisonnables de le faire, autoriser par écrit le candidat à payer, par l’intermédiaire de son agent financier, la créance relative à des dépenses de campagne d’investiture dont, selon le cas :
a) le compte détaillé n’a pas été présenté en conformité avec l’article 478.16;
b) le paiement n’a pas été fait en conformité avec le paragraphe 478.17(1).
Irregular claims or payments — Chief Electoral Officer
478.19 (1) On the written application of a person with a claim to be paid for a nomination campaign expense in relation to a nomination contestant or to be paid for a loan made to the contestant under section 405.5, or on the written application of the contestant’s financial agent or the contestant in relation to such a claim, the Chief Electoral Officer may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, in writing authorize the payment, through the contestant’s financial agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) in the case of an expense, the invoice or other document evidencing the claim was not sent in accordance with section 478.16 or the payment was not made in the four-month period referred to in subsection 478.17(1); and
(b) in the case of a loan, the repayment of the loan was not made in the four-month period referred to in subsection 478.17(1).
28. Section 478.2 of the Act is renumbered as subsection 478.2(1) and is amended by adding the following:
Clause 28: New.
Article 28 : Nouveau.
Irregular claims and payments — judge
(2) On the application of a person with a claim to be paid for a loan made to a nomination contestant under section 405.5 or on the application of the contestant’s financial agent or the contestant, as the case may be, a judge who is competent to conduct a recount may, on being satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for so doing, by order authorize the payment, through the contestant’s financial agent, of the amount claimed if
(a) the applicant establishes that an authorization under subsection 478.19(1) has been refused and that the payment has not been made in the four-month period referred to in subsection 478.17(1); or
(b) the amount claimed has not been paid in accordance with an authorization obtained under subsection 478.19(1) and the applicant establishes their inability to comply with the authorization for reasons beyond their control.
The applicant shall notify the Chief Electoral Officer that the application has been made.
2003, c. 19, s. 57
29. The portion of subsection 478.21(1) of the Act before paragraph (a) is replaced by the following:
Clause 29: Relevant portion of subsection 478.21(1):
478.21 (1) A person who has sent a claim in accordance with section 478.16 may commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid amount
Article 29 : Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 478.21(1) :
478.21 (1) Le créancier d’une créance présentée au candidat à l’investiture en conformité avec l’article 478.16 peut en poursuivre le recouvrement devant tout tribunal compétent :
Proceedings to recover payment
478.21 (1) A person who has sent an invoice or other document evidencing a claim in accordance with section 478.16, or has a claim for repayment of a loan made to a nomination contestant under section 405.5, may commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any unpaid amount
2003, c. 19, s. 57
30. Subsection 478.22(1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 30: Existing text of subsection 478.22(1):
478.22 (1) An unpaid claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 478.23(1) that remains unpaid, in whole or in part, on the day that is 18 months after the selection date — or in the case referred to in subsection 478.23(7), after the polling day — is deemed to be a contribution of the unpaid amount to the nomination contestant made as of the day on which the expense was incurred.
Article 30 : Texte du paragraphe 478.22(1) :
478.22 (1) Toute partie d’une créance mentionnée dans le compte visé au paragraphe 478.23(1) qui n’est pas payée le jour suivant l’expiration d’un délai de dix-huit mois suivant la date de désignation — ou, dans le cas visé au paragraphe 478.23(7), le jour du scrutin — est réputée constituer une contribution apportée au candidat à l’investiture à la date à laquelle la dépense a été engagée.
Deemed contributions
478.22 (1) Any unpaid amount of a claim mentioned in a return referred to in subsection 478.23(1) is deemed to be a contribution to the nomination contestant made as of the day on which the expense was incurred or the loan was made, as the case may be, if the claim remains unpaid in whole or in part
(a) 18 months after the selection date — or, in the case referred to in subsection 478.23(7), after the polling day — in the case of a claim to be paid for a nomination contestant’s nomination campaign expense; or
(b) three years after the selection date — or, in the case referred to in subsection 478.23(7), after the polling day — in the case of a claim for a loan made to the nomination contestant under section 405.5.
2003, c. 19, s. 57
31. (1) Paragraph 478.23(2)(c) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 31: (1) Relevant portion of subsection 478.23(2):
(2) The nomination campaign return shall include the following in respect of the nomination contestant:
... 
(c) a statement of unpaid claims that are, or may be, the subject of an application under section 478.19 or 478.2;
Article 31 : (1) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 478.23(2) :
(2) Le compte comporte les renseignements suivants à l’égard du candidat :
[...] 
c) un état des créances impayées qui font ou sont susceptibles de faire l’objet des demandes prévues aux articles 478.19 ou 478.2;
(c) a statement of unpaid claims — including loans made to the nomination contestant under section 405.5 that remain unpaid in whole or in part — that are, or may be, the subject of an application under section 478.19 or 478.2;
(c.1) a statement of the terms and conditions of each loan made to the nomination contestant under section 405.5, including the amount of the loan, the interest rate, the lender’s name and address, the dates and amounts of repayments of principal and payments of interest, the unpaid principal remaining at the end of each calendar year and, if there is a guarantor, the guarantor’s name and address and the amount guaranteed;
2003, c. 19, s. 57
(2) Subsection 478.23(5) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(2) Existing text of subsection 478.23(5):
(5) For the purpose of subsection (2), other than paragraph (2)(i), a contribution includes a loan.
(2) Texte du paragraphe 478.23(5) :
(5) Pour l’application du paragraphe (2), sauf l’alinéa (2)i), le prêt est assimilé à une contribution.
Report
(4.1) If there is any amendment to the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(c.1) — including the giving of a guarantee or suretyship in respect of the loan — after the nomination campaign return is provided, then the nomination contestant’s financial agent shall without delay provide the Chief Electoral Officer with a report on the amendment in the prescribed form.
Publication
(5) The Chief Electoral Officer shall publish the information in a statement made under paragraph (2)(c.1) and any report provided under subsection (4.1) as soon as practicable after receiving the information or report, as the case may be. The publication shall be in the manner that he or she considers appropriate.
2003, c. 19, s. 58(2)
32. (1) Paragraph 497(1)(h.09) of the Act is replaced by the following:
Clause 32: (1) to (6) Relevant portion of subsection 497(1):
497. (1) Every person is guilty of an offence who
... 
(h.09) being the financial agent of a registered association, contravenes subsection 403.35(1), (2) or (4) (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
... 
(m) being a chief agent, contravenes section 424 (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
... 
(q.1) being the financial agent of a leadership contestant, contravenes subsection 435.3(1), (2) or (6) (failure to provide leadership campaign return or related documents);
... 
(t) being an official agent, contravenes subsection 445(1) (failure to pay recoverable claim in timely manner);
(u) being an official agent, contravenes subsection 451(1), (2), (3) or (4) (failure to provide electoral campaign return or related documents);
... 
(z.28) being the financial agent of a nomination contestant, contravenes subsection 478.23(1), (2) or (6) (failure to provide nomination campaign return or related documents);
Article 32 : (1) à (6) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 497(1) :
497. (1) Commet une infraction :
[...] 
h.09) l’agent financier d’une association enregistrée qui contrevient aux paragraphes 403.35(1), (2) ou (4) (défaut de produire le rapport financier d’une association enregistrée ou un document afférent);
[...] 
m) l’agent principal qui contrevient à l’article 424 (défaut de produire le rapport financier d’un parti enregistré ou un document y afférent);
[...] 
q.1) l’agent financier d’un candidat à la direction qui contrevient aux paragraphes 435.3(1), (2) ou (6) (défaut de produire le compte de campagne à la direction ou un document afférent);
[...] 
t) l’agent officiel qui contrevient au paragraphe 445(1) (défaut de payer les créances relatives aux dépenses électorales dans le délai prévu);
u) l’agent officiel qui contrevient aux paragraphes 451(1), (2), (3) ou (4) (défaut de produire le compte de campagne électorale du candidat ou un document afférent);
[...] 
z.28) l’agent financier d’un candidat à l’investiture qui contrevient aux paragraphes 478.23(1), (2) ou (6) (défaut de produire sa déclaration concernant son compte de campagne à l’investiture);
(h.09) being the financial agent of a registered association, contravenes subsection 403.35(1), (2), (2.1) or (4) (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
(2) Subsection 497(1) of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (i.7):
(i.8) being a person or entity, contravenes subsection 405.5(1) or (2) (making a loan, guaranteeing a loan or borrowing money);
(3) Paragraph 497(1)(m) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(m) being a chief agent, contravenes subsection 424(1), (2), (2.1) or (4) (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
2003, c. 19, s. 58(5)
(4) Paragraph 497(1)(q.1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(q.1) being the financial agent of a leadership contestant, contravenes subsection 435.3(1), (2), (4.1) or (6) (failure to provide leadership campaign return or related documents);
2003, c. 19, s. 58(6)
(5) Paragraphs 497(1)(t) and (u) of the Act are replaced by the following:
(t) being an official agent, contravenes subsection 445(1) or (1.1) (failure to pay recoverable claim or loan in timely manner);
(u) being an official agent, contravenes subsection 451(1), (2), (2.3) or (4) (failure to provide electoral campaign return or related documents);
2003, c. 19, s. 58(8)
(6) Paragraph 497(1)(z.28) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(z.28) being the financial agent of a nomination contestant, contravenes subsection 478.23(1), (2), (4.1) or (6) (failure to provide nomination campaign return or related documents);
2003, c. 19, s. 58(11)
(7) Paragraph 497(3)(f.07) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(7) to (12) Relevant portion of subsection 497(3):
(3) Every person is guilty of an offence who
... 
(f.07) being the financial agent of a registered association, wilfully contravenes subsection 403.35(1), (2) or (4) (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
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(i) being a chief agent, wilfully contravenes section 424 (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
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(m.1) being the financial agent of a leadership contestant, wilfully contravenes subsection 435.3(1), (2) or (6) (failure to provide leadership campaign return or related documents);
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(r) being an official agent, wilfully contravenes subsection 451(1), (2), (3) or (4) (failure to provide electoral campaign return or related documents);
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(z.06) being the financial agent of a nomination contestant, wilfully contravenes subsection 478.23(1), (2) or (6) (failure to provide nomination campaign return or related documents);
(7) à (12) Texte du passage visé du paragraphe 497(3) :
(3) Commet une infraction :
[...] 
f.07) l’agent financier d’une association enregistrée qui contrevient volontairement aux paragraphes 403.35(1), (2) ou (4) (défaut de produire le rapport financier d’une association enregistrée ou un document afférent);
[...] 
i) l’agent principal qui contrevient volontairement à l’article 424 (défaut de produire le rapport financier d’un parti enregistré ou un document y afférent);
[...] 
m.1) l’agent financier d’un candidat à la direction qui contrevient volontairement aux paragraphes 435.3(1), (2) ou (6) (défaut de produire le compte de campagne à la direction ou un document afférent);
[...] 
r) l’agent officiel qui contrevient volontairement aux paragraphes 451(1), (2), (3) ou (4) (défaut de produire le compte de campagne électorale du candidat ou un document afférent);
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z.06) l’agent financier d’un candidat à l’investiture qui contrevient volontairement aux paragraphes 478.23(1), (2) ou (6) (défaut de produire la déclaration concernant son compte de campagne à l’investiture);
(f.07) being the financial agent of a registered association, wilfully contravenes subsection 403.35(1), (2), (2.1) or (4) (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
(8) Subsection 497(3) of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (f.19):
(f.2) being a person or entity, wilfully contravenes subsection 405.5(1) or (2) (making a loan, guaranteeing a loan or borrowing money);
(9) Paragraph 497(3)(i) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(i) being a chief agent, wilfully contravenes subsection 424(1), (2), (2.1) or (4) (failure to provide financial transactions return or related documents);
2003, c. 19, s. 58(13)
(10) Paragraph 497(3)(m.1) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(m.1) being the financial agent of a leadership contestant, wilfully contravenes subsection 435.3(1), (2), (4.1) or (6) (failure to provide leadership campaign return or related documents);
2003, c. 19, s. 58(15)
(11) Paragraph 497(3)(r) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(r) being an official agent, wilfully contravenes subsection 451(1), (2), (2.3) or (4) (failure to provide electoral campaign return or related documents);
2003, c. 19, s. 58(16)
(12) Paragraph 497(3)(z.06) of the Act is replaced by the following:
(z.06) being the financial agent of a nomination contestant, wilfully contravenes subsection 478.23(1), (2), (4.1) or (6) (failure to provide nomination campaign return or related documents);
TRANSITIONAL PROVISION
Prior loans
33. Loans made before the coming into force of this Act continue to be subject to the Canada Elections Act as it read immediately before the coming into force of this Act.
COMING INTO FORCE
Coming into force
34. This Act comes into force six months after the day on which it is assented to unless, before then, the Chief Electoral Officer publishes a notice in the Canada Gazette that the necessary preparations for the bringing into operation of this Act have been made and that this Act may come into force accordingly, in which case it comes into force on the day on which the notice is published.
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