As a candidate, there is reporting work you need to do after the election is over. You have to do reporting whether you won your election or lost.
Your official agent is responsible for most of the financial reporting. As a candidate, you still have some responsibilities.
The complete list of reports and documents, as well as the deadline to submit them, is available in chapter 16 of the Political Financing Handbook for Candidates and Official Agents.
You can email political.financing@elections.ca for support or more information.
You can use the Political Entities Service Centre (PESC) Portal to submit your financial reports and supporting documents.
You can also submit your Electoral Campaign Returns using the Electronic Financial Return (EFR) software, which is available in the portal.
For more information about EFR, four training videos are available on the Elections Canada website.
You must file your electoral campaign returns on time. If you don't file at all or if you return the forms late you might have to pay a fine. You might also not be able to be a candidate in future elections.
We want to know about your experience running in a federal election. After the election, you'll be sent a Survey of Candidates. This survey will ask you about your experience with the electoral process and your level of satisfaction with Elections Canada. The answers help Elections Canada improve the programs and services offered.