Published: July 02, 2010

Registered Political Parties Receive Second Quarter Allowances

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--  Registered political party second quarter allowances for the 2010 fiscal
    year have been paid. These allowances are based on the results of the
    40th general election of October 14, 2008.
--  Registered political parties that meet voting thresholds in a general
    election are eligible to receive quarterly allowances.
--  The current annual allowance, adjusted for inflation, is $2.004 per
    valid vote ($1.75 x 1.145). This annual allowance is paid in quarterly
    instalments.

Quarterly Allowance for the Period April 1, 2010, to June 30, 2010


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Political Party                               Payment Amount
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Bloc Quebecois                                      $691,289
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Conservative Party of Canada                      $2,609,418
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Green Party of Canada                               $469,686
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Liberal Party of Canada                           $1,819,999
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New Democratic Party                              $1,260,002
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Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament.