Extensions, corrections or revisions — judge

(1) A third party may apply to a judge for an order

(a) relieving the third party from the obligation to comply with a request referred to in subsection 361(2);

(b) authorizing an extension referred to in subsection
361.1(1); or

(c) authorizing a correction or revision referred to in subsection 361.2(1).

The third party shall notify the Chief Electoral Officer that the application has been made.

Deadline

(2) The application may be made

(a) under paragraph (1)(a), within the specified period referred to in subsection 361(2) or within the two weeks after the end of that period;

(b) under paragraph (1)(b), within two weeks after, as the case may be,

(i) if an application for an extension is not made to the Chief Electoral Officer within the period referred to in subsection 361.1(2), the end of the twoweek period referred to in that subsection,

(ii) the rejection of an application for an extension made in accordance with section 361.1, or

(iii) the end of the extended period referred to in subsection 361.1(1); or

(c) under paragraph (1)(c), within two weeks after the rejection of an application for a correction or revision made in accordance with section 361.2.

Grounds — extension

(3) The judge shall grant an order authorizing an extension unless the judge is satisfied that the third party’s failure to file the required third-party expenses return was deliberate or was the result of the third party’s failure to exercise due diligence.

Grounds — corrections or revisions

(4) The judge shall grant an order authorizing a correction or revision if the judge is satisfied by the evidence submitted by the third party that the correction or revision is necessary in order for the requirements of this Act to be complied with.

Contents of order

(5) The order may require that the third party satisfy any condition that the judge considers necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

2018, c. 31, s. 237.