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The number of electors determines the maximum amount of election expenses for each candidate in a provincial electoral district, municipality or English school board.
| April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 | April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Political party | $0.80 | $0.84 |
| Candidate (base limit) | $0.87 | $0.91 |
| Candidate in the electoral divisions of Duplessis, Rouyn-Noranda-Témiscamingue, René-Lévesque and Ungava | $1.09 | $1.14 |
| Candidate in the electoral division of Îles-de-la-Madeleine | $1.95 | $2.04 |
| April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 | April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate (base limit) | $1.67 | $1.75 |
| Candidate in the electoral divisions of Duplessis, Rouyn-Noranda-Témiscamingue, René-Lévesque and Ungava | $1.89 | $1.98 |
| Candidate in the electoral division of Îles-de-la-Madeleine | $2.75 | $2.88 |
For the election of the mayor of a municipality or borough, the maximum base amount for election expenses is $3,780. This amount is increased by:
For the election of a municipal councillor, the maximum base amount for election expenses is $1,890. This amount is increased by $0.30 per person entered on the electoral list of the district in which that person is a candidate.
Municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants are not subject to Chapter XIII of the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities. Therefore, there are no limits on election expenses in these municipalities.
The maximum amount allowable for election expenses is set as follows:
A supplement of $0.10 is given for each person on the list of electors for:
A supplement of $0.20 is given for each person on the list of electors for:
A supplement of $0.35 is given for each person on the list of electors for:
For a single school board, all candidates for the same position must respect the same maximum amount for their election expenses.
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