The applicants, who were candidates or official agents in the 42nd Federal General Election, applied for an extension of time to file their election returns under s. 477.68 of the Canada Elections Act.
The returns were filed late due to various reasons including health issues, delays by auditors, and the demands of the campaign.
The court found that the failure to file the returns on time was not deliberate, nor was it the result of a failure to exercise due diligence.
The court granted the requested extensions of time for all applicants.
