Extensions, corrections or revisions — judge

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

(a) authorizing an extension referred to in subsection 477.91(1); or

(b) authorizing a correction or revision referred to in subsection 477.92(1).

The candidate 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 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 477.91(2), the end of the two-week period referred to in that subsection,

(ii) the rejection of an application for an extension made in accordance with section 477.91, or

(iii) the end of the extended period referred to in subsection 477.91(1); or

(b) under paragraph (1)(b), within two weeks after the rejection of an application for a correction or revision made in accordance with section 477.92.

Grounds — extension

(3) The judge shall grant an order authorizing an extension unless the judge is satisfied that the candidate’s failure to provide the required statement was deliberate or was the result of their 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 candidate that the correction or revision is necessary in order for the requirements of this subdivision to be complied with.

Contents of order

(5) An order under subsection (1) may require that the candidate satisfy any condition that the judge considers necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

2014, c. 12, s. 86.