What is an elector organization?

Some candidates for election are affiliated with political parties, which are also called Elector Organizations. According to the Canada Elections Act, the fundamental purpose of electoral organizations is to “participate in public affairs by endorsing one or more of its members as candidates and supporting their election."

The names of elector organizations may appear on the ballot, together with the names of their candidates.

Information for elector organizations

Section 51 of the Vancouver Charter states that an organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, may have its endorsement of a candidate included on the ballot in the election. This organization, called an "elector organization", must file a solemn declaration that it has been in existence for at least 60 days, and that it has had a membership of at least 50 electors throughout this period.

All elector organizations must file declaration and candidate endorsements before the election and campaign financing disclosures after the election. Detailed information about these requirements will be contained in a Elector Organization Information Package, which is available for reference here: 2011 Elector Organization Information Package ( PDF, 300kb).

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