Canada Elections Act

By Drache Aptowitzer LLP | 4 Minutes Read May 22, 2019

The charities and the Canada Elections Act amendments series

Two major changes to the field of political participation received royal assent on December 13th, 2018: changes to the charities’ political activities rules in the Income Tax Act, and changes to the Canada Elections Act.

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 2 Minutes Read October 16, 2015

Do your employees require time off to vote?

Under the Canada Elections Act, all Canadian employers (with some limited exceptions in the transportation industry) must ensure their employees have 3 consecutive hours free from work during opening hours for polls on election day.

By Adam Gorley | < 1 Minute Read May 2, 2011

It’s federal election day

Employers must remember that employees are entitled to three hours away from work to vote today. According to...

The charities and the Canada Elections Act amendments series

Do your employees require time off to vote?

It’s federal election day

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