Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Results and programs. GC InfoBase reports 19 programs of this department, in its Departmental Plans or its actual spending; 9 are current (in the latest plan or, for a program in no plan, with actual spending in the latest year).
- Actual spending, 2024-25
- $313M
- Planned, 2025-26 (latest plan)
- $692M
- Core responsibilities with indicators
- 5
Spending and employees
Totals of the department's programs: actual spending where reported, then the latest plan.
Spending
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | — | $147M |
| 2011-12 | — | $349M |
| 2012-13 | — | $120M |
| 2013-14 | — | $120M |
| 2014-15 | — | $151M |
| 2015-16 | — | $486M |
| 2016-17 | — | $102M |
| 2017-18 | — | $131M |
| 2018-19 | — | $184M |
| 2019-20 | — | $571M |
| 2020-21 | — | $209M |
| 2021-22 | — | $627M |
| 2022-23 | — | $341M |
| 2023-24 | — | $348M |
| 2024-25 | — | $313M |
| 2025-26 | $692M* | — |
| 2026-27 | $274M* | — |
| 2027-28 | $272M* | — |
| 2028-29 | $282M* | — |
Employees (FTEs)
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | — | 572 |
| 2012-13 | — | 486 |
| 2013-14 | — | 473 |
| 2014-15 | — | 556 |
| 2015-16 | — | 724 |
| 2016-17 | — | 563 |
| 2017-18 | — | 606 |
| 2018-19 | — | 718 |
| 2019-20 | — | 995 |
| 2020-21 | — | 956 |
| 2021-22 | — | 1,250 |
| 2022-23 | — | 1,889 |
| 2023-24 | — | 1,875 |
| 2024-25 | — | 1,402 |
| 2025-26 | 1,356* | — |
| 2026-27 | 1,465* | — |
| 2027-28 | 1,451* | — |
| 2028-29 | 1,463* | — |
Results at a glance
How many indicators met their target each year, as reported in the Departmental Results Reports. Source: GC InfoBase.
Core responsibility indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 43% |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 57% |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 63% |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 47% |
| 2022-23 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 56% |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 45% |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 40% |
Program indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 43% |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 57% |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 60% |
| 2021-22 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 30% |
| 2022-23 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 75% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 63% |
Results by core responsibility
Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Administration (1 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Percentage of commissioners who are satisfied with the services and support they received.
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2024)Result: —No result reported
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
No indicators in the 2026-27 plan.
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
Percentage of commissioners who are satisfied with the services and support they received.
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2034)Result: —Planned
Electoral Administration (15 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Percentage of electors satisfied with their overall voting experience in a by-election
2024-25Target: ≥ 85% (2025)Result: 95%Met
Percentage of eligible electors included in the National Register of eligible Electors
2024-25Target: ≥ 95% (2025)Result: 95.2%Met
Percentage of future electors (17 year-olds) in the Register of Future Electors
2024-25Target: ≥ 25% (2025)Result: 15.9%Not met
Percentage of polling places in a by-election that meet all 15 mandatory accessibility criteria
2024-25Target: 100% – 100% (2025)Result: 100%Met
Percentage of young electors (18-24) included in the National Register of Electors
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 74.7%Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Percentage of electors who found it was easy to vote (by-election).
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of electors who found it was easy to vote (general election).
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of electors who have a positive perception of the administration of a general election.
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of electors who have a positive perception of the administration of by-elections.
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of non-voters who did not vote due to reasons related to the electoral process.
2026-27Target: ≤ 12% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Regulatory Oversight (13 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Number of security incidents with a demonstrable effect on the electoral process.
2024-25Target: 0 – 0 (2025)Result: 0Met
Election officers’ level of compliance with procedures at the polls in a by-election
2024-25Target: Deviation under 2% for key controls at by-elections and deviation under 11% for secondary controls at by-elections (2025)Result: Within tolerance for key controls. Outside tolerance for secondary controlsNot met
Percentage of electors who have a positive perception of the administration of by-elections
2024-25Target: ≥ 90% (2025)Result: 88%Not met
Percentage of OCCE files closed within 18 months
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 68.3%Not met
Percentage of political party and electoral district associations financial returns (filed with all mandatory documents) that are published on EC’s website within 10 business days of filing
2024-25Target: 100% – 100% (2025)Result: 87.5%Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
Number of security incidents with a demonstrable effect on the electoral process.
2026-27Target: 0 – 0 (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of electors who feel Elections Canada ran by-elections fairly.
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of electors who feel Elections Canada ran the general election fairly.
2026-27Target: ≥ 90% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections files closed within 18 months.
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2027)Result: —Planned
Percentage of publication requirements met.
2026-27Target: To be determined (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Electoral Administration and Oversight (16 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Election officers’ level of compliance with procedures at the polls
2021-22Target: A deviation under 2% for key controls and 11% for secondary controls (2022)Result: Within tolerance for key controls Outside tolerance for secondary controlsNot met
Number of electors who attended the Inspire Democracy Workshop on “Becoming a candidate”
2021-22Target: ≥ 30 (2022)Result: 190Met
Number of security incidents with a demonstrable effect on the electoral process
2021-22Target: ≤ 0 (2022)Result: 0Met
Percentage of Canadians who have a positive perception of the administration of elections
2021-22Target: ≥ 95% (2022)Result: 90%Not met
Percentage of candidate returns for which the audit is completed within 12 months after the submission deadlines
2021-22Target: ≥ 100% (2022)Result: 100%Met
Percentage of candidates who are satisfied with the services and products provided by Elections Canada
2021-22Target: ≥ 90% (2022)Result: 85%Not met
Percentage of electors included in the National Register of Electors
2021-22Target: ≥ 94% (2022)Result: 97%Met
Percentage of electors who are aware of the main voting methods
2021-22Target: ≥ 90% (2022)Result: 88%Not met
Percentage of electors who are satisfied with the information provided by Elections Canada
2021-22Target: ≥ 85% (2022)Result: 94%Met
Percentage of electors' residences that are within 12 kilometers of their assigned polling place on advance polling days
2021-22Target: ≥ 95% (2022)Result: 93%Not met
Percentage of electors’ residences that are within 6 kilometers of their assigned polling place on polling day
2021-22Target: ≥ 95% (2022)Result: 92%Not met
Percentage of financial returns (all entities except third parties) that Elections Canada posts online within 10 business days of filing
2021-22Target: ≥ 100% (2022)Result: 96%Not met
Percentage of ineligible contributions that are returned to contributors or remitted to the Chief Electoral Officer, at the request of Elections Canada
2021-22Target: ≥ 90% (2022)Result: —No result reported
Percentage of polling places that meet Elections Canada’s key accessibility criteria
2021-22Target: ≥ 100% (2022)Result: 94%Not met
Percentage of candidates’ campaign returns that Elections Canada posts online within 10 business days of filing
2019-20Target: ≥ 100% (2020)Result: 100%Met
Percentage of electors’ residences that are within a given road distance of their assigned polling place
2019-20Target: ≥ 95% (2020)Result: 94%Not met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
No indicators in the 2026-27 plan.
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Electoral Compliance and Enforcement (2 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
Percentage of complaints resulting in compliance measures
2021-22Target: ≥ 100% (2022)Result: 100%Met
Percentage of complaints resulting in formal criminal enforcement measures
2021-22Target: ≥ 100% (2022)Result: 100%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
No indicators in the 2026-27 plan.
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Programs
| Program | Core responsibility | Status | Latest plan, first year | Last actual | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Services · ISS00 | — | New since an earlier plan | $88.9M 2026-27 | $85.9M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Field Management · BYI02 | Electoral Administration | New since an earlier plan | $86.2M 2026-27 | $128M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Public Education and Information · BYI03 | Electoral Administration | New since an earlier plan | $24.4M 2026-27 | $26M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Electoral Data Services · BYI04 | Electoral Administration | New since an earlier plan | $19.1M 2026-27 | $19.3M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Voting Services · BYI01 | Electoral Administration | New since an earlier plan | $18.4M 2026-27 | $23.4M 2024-25 | 3 |
| Political Entities Regulatory Compliance · BYJ02 | Regulatory Oversight | New since an earlier plan | $16.6M 2026-27 | $15.8M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections · BYJ01 | Regulatory Oversight | New since an earlier plan | $15.9M 2026-27 | $11.2M 2024-25 | 2 |
| Electoral Integrity and Regulatory Policy · BYJ03 | Regulatory Oversight | New since an earlier plan | $4.7M 2026-27 | $4M 2024-25 | 1 |
| Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Administration · BYG01 | Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Administration | New since an earlier plan | $0 2026-27 | $1.3M 2023-24 | 1 |
| Elections · AWA00 | An electoral process that contributes to fairness, transparency and accessibility for all participants in accordance with the legislative framework. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $99.8M 2010-11 | 0 |
| Voting Services Delivery and Field Management · BGG01 | Electoral Administration and Oversight | Appeared and later dropped | $62.3M 2021-22 | $413M 2021-22 | 1 |
| Electoral Operations · HGG00 | An Accessible Electoral Framework that Canadians Trust and Use. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $62.3M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Internal Services · ISC00 | Internal Services | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $43.2M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Public Education and Information · BGG03 | Electoral Administration and Oversight | Appeared and later dropped | $17.2M 2021-22 | $47.5M 2021-22 | 1 |
| Electoral Integrity and Regulatory Oversight · BGG04 | Electoral Administration and Oversight | Appeared and later dropped | $16.8M 2021-22 | $80.7M 2021-22 | 5 |
| National Register of Electors and Electoral Geography · BGG02 | Electoral Administration and Oversight | Appeared and later dropped | $16.5M 2021-22 | $14.7M 2021-22 | 4 |
| Regulation of Electoral Activities · HGI00 | An Accessible Electoral Framework that Canadians Trust and Use. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $15.2M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Electoral Engagement · HGJ00 | An Accessible Electoral Framework that Canadians Trust and Use. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $10.8M 2017-18 | 0 |
| Compliance and Enforcement · BXX01 | Electoral Compliance and Enforcement | Appeared and later dropped | $8M 2021-22 | $7.3M 2021-22 | 2 |
