CAN 101 - Introduction to RPC Candidacy

Candidate Requirements

To be eligible for candidacy for a Canadian federal election, the Canada Elections Act say every candidate must meet several requirements, including:

• Being a citizen of Canada and at least 18 years old by election day
• Not being prohibited by exception [Elections Canada]
• Nominating an Official Agent
• Appointing an Auditor (if campaign receives or spends > $10,000, if the candidate receives > 10% of votes)
• Filing various paperwork with Elections Canada, before, during, and after the election

NOTE: Elections Canada is the authoritative source and provides many great resources which we share throughout this course and beyond. Please visit the Elections Canada website and thoroughly review all the available guides, forms, training, and other tools for candidates.

Elections Canada: https://www.elections.ca/