Changes to the annual allowance for registered political parties
The new EFA changes the way that annual allowance for registered parties is determined. An
independent allowance commissioner is to be appointed within three months of Bill 33’s coming into
force, and then within six months of each subsequent General Election.
The Commissioner may consider any relevant factors when making his/her decision on the amount
of the allowance, including expenses incurred and number of votes received. The Commissioner may
also consult with interested individuals and groups. A decision must be made and reported to the
Speaker within three months of the Commissioner’s appointment.
The Bill has no provision for a minimum or maximum amount of the annual allowance. Registered
parties are no longer required to apply for the allowance.
Dr. Paul Thomas was appointed as Allowance Commissioner on November 9, 2012, and he has now
submitted his report to the Legislative Assembly.
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to view the regulations concerning the amount of the annual allowance for 2012. The deadline for
political parties to file their annual returns for 2012 is March 31, 2013.
Visit the website of the Allowance
Commissioner.
Previous Annual Allowances
Annual allowance first came into effect in 2009 for the year 2008. For years prior to 2012, the
annual allowance was calculated as follows:
The maximum annual allowance in a non-election year was the lesser of:
- The number of votes received in the last general election multiplied by $1.25 up to a maximum of $250,000
- The total expenses paid by the party as reported in the audited annual statement filed
- $10,000 if the party is represented by at least one elected member
- $600 in all other cases
The annual allowance is public information and is disclosed below.
Annual Allowance paid in 2012 for the Year 2011
| Political Party
|
Amount certified |
| Communist Party of Canada - Manitoba | $600 |
| Green Party of Manitoba | $8,580 |
| Manitoba Liberal Party | $58,964 |
Annual Allowance paid in 2011 for the Year 2010
| Political Party
|
Amount certified |
| Communist Party of Canada - Manitoba | $600 |
| Green Party of Manitoba | $6,983 |
| Manitoba Liberal Party | $64,821 |
Annual Allowance paid in 2010 for the Year 2009
| Political Party
|
Amount certified |
| Communist Party of Canada - Manitoba | $600
|
| Green Party of Manitoba
|
$6,983 |
| Manitoba Liberal Party | $64,821 |
Annual Allowance paid in 2009 for the Year 2008
| Political Party
|
Amount certified |
| Communist Party of Canada - Manitoba | $600
|
| Green Party of Manitoba
|
$6,983 |
| Manitoba Liberal Party | $64,821 |