Estimated expenses

(1) On November 15 in each year, the Chief Electoral Officer shall calculate the election expenses limit referred to in section 477.49 for each electoral district, based on the lists of electors in the Register of Electors, as if an election were to be held on that date.

Availability of estimates

(2) The election expenses limit for an electoral district shall be sent

(a) to any person on request; and

(b) to the member of the House of Commons who represents the electoral district and each registered party that endorsed a candidate in the electoral district in the last election.

Maximum amount not guaranteed

(3) The election expenses limit calculated under subsection (1) is an estimate and, as such, may be increased or decreased for an electoral district in the subsequent election period.

Exception

(4) This section does not apply if November 15 falls during an election period or if the vote at a general election was held during the six months before that date.

2014, c. 12, s. 86.