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Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments: Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament that is responsible for the conduct of federal elections and referendums. The Chief Electoral Officer exercises general direction and supervision over elections.
Source: The Canada Elections Act, Clause 16
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/E-2.01.pdf
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada determines the budget of Elections Canada. As an independent agency of Parliament, Elections Canada is funded by two budget authorities: an annual appropriation that essentially provides for the salaries of permanent full-time staff, and a statutory authority, which provides for all other expenditures, including the salary of the Chief Electoral Officer, all expenses related to the conduct of electoral events, and continuing public education programs.
Source: Elections Canada (www.elections.ca)
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments: The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada is accountable to Parliament for all of Elections Canada’s expenditures. Expenses related to the conduct of electoral events and certain basic functions related to the mandate of the Chief Electoral Officer are paid for with the Consolidated Revenue Fund. All other expenses, including those for the permanent staff, follow an approval process: the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, which is responsible for electoral matters, recommends spending approval, and the House of Commons appropriates the funds through a motion adopting the committee recommendations.
Source: Elections Canada (2014): Compendium of Election Administration in Canada: A Comparative Overview (http://www.elections.ca/res/loi/com/compoverview2014sep_e.pdf)
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
d . Other
Comments: The position of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (CEO) was created in 1920 by the Dominion Elections Act. He or she is an Officer of Parliament appointed by a resolution of the House of Commons. He or she reports directly to Parliament and is independent of the government and all political parties. The Chief Electoral Officer serves until retirement at age 65 or resignation. He or she can only be removed from office for cause by the Governor General on a joint address of the House of Commons and the Senate.
Source: Compendium of Election Administration: Elections Canada (2014)(http://www.elections.ca/res/loi/com/compoverview2014sep_e.pdf)
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)is appointed by a resolution of the House of Commons. He or she reports directly to Parliament and is completely independent of the government of the day and all political parties. The CEO serves until retirement at age 65 or resignation. He or she can be removed from office only for cause, by the Governor General after a joint request following a majority vote by the House of Commons and Senate.
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_inlay_final.pdf
Elections Canada:The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada: Appointment of the Chief Electoral Officer (http://elections.ca/content.asp?section=ceo&document=index&dir=app&lang=e&textonly=false)
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: There is 1 member - the Chief Electoral Officer.
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_inlay_final.pdf
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_inlay_final.pdf
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
e . Legislature
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_inlay_final.pdf
Verified: 2025/03/28
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