The Chief Electoral Officer has fined four candidates $250 and given them 30 days to file candidate financial reports.
Media Advisory
Four candidates penalized for late filing
YELLOWKNIFE, 26 January 2012
Candidates in the 2011 territorial general election were obligated to file financial reports by December 2nd, 2011.
91% of candidates filed financial reports with the Chief Electoral Officer.
Four of 47 candidates have not yet filed. Those candidates are:
- Mary Clark (Mackenzie Delta)
- Eddie T. Dillon (Nunakput)
- Glenna Hansen (Mackenzie Delta)
- Bertha Norwegian (Nahendeh)
The Chief Electoral Officer sent a letter to each of these candidates at the end of December
which required they pay a penalty of $250 and file an accurate financial report within 30
days of receiving the letter.
Candidates who fail to pay the $250 fine and file an accurate financial report within 30 days
may be subject to prosecution. Failure to comply with the financial reporting obligations is a
major election offence and is punishable by a fine not exceeding $5000 and/or a one-year
term of imprisonment.
Please direct media inquiries to:
Jennifer Whitaker
Communications Officer
867-920-6919
Jennifer_Whitaker@gov.nt.ca
