"It is certain that I will vote, and I encourage all other people to vote, and I encourage people to do the same as me and vote Conservative." -Stephen Harper, May 2, 2011 on CKNW Vancouver
Sections 480 to 499 of the Canada Elections Act list the offence provisions, categorized according to whether intent is required, and the burden of proof required to prosecute them. Offences include election advertising during the blackout period.
If a judge finds a person guilty of an offence, the person may receive a fine or a period of imprisonment, or both. Under section 501 of the Act, the Court may also impose additional penalties, such as with respect to certain offences, the deregistration of a party and liquidation of its assets, and the liquidation of the assets of the party's registered associations.
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