Candidate Nomination

Where can I get more information and becoming a candidate?

For an overview of the steps you must take if you are planning to be a candidate in a feral election, please consult our How to become a candidate page.

Why do I no longer need a $1,000 deposit to become a candidate?

Following a recent Alberta court decision, prospective candidates will no longer have to pay a $1,000 deposit when filing their nomination paper.
Elections Canada is applying this change across the country in order to maintain consistent federal election rules.

How do I withdraw a nomination after becoming a confirmed candidate?

A confirmed candidate who wishes to withdraw his or her nomination may withdraw at any time before 5:00 p.m. local time on the closing day for nominations (the 21st day before polling day). The candidate must personally file with the returning officer a written statement that he or she is withdrawing, signed by the candidate and witnessed by two electors who are entitled to vote in the electoral district in which the candidate’s nomination was confirmed (CEA s. 74).