Advertising During The Federal Election

With the announcement of a federal election on April 28, 2025, it is important for companies to observe the Canada Elections Act (the Act) and the restrictions imposed on activities, such as partisan and election advertising, other partisan activities and election surveys conducted during an election period.

What you need to know

• Regulated activities include partisan activities, election advertising and election surveys conducted during the election period.
• Third parties that incur $500 or more in expenses associated with regulated activities must register with the Chief Electoral Office.
• Expenses incurred conducting regulated activities must be capped at $350,000 during the election period.