Canada Elections Act

Marginal note:Strict liability offence — summary conviction

• 499 (1) Every person who contravenes subsection 548(1) (removal of posted election documents) is guilty of an offence.

• Marginal note:Offences requiring intent — dual procedure

  (2) Every person is guilty of an offence who

  • (a) knowingly contravenes subsection 549(3) (making false declaration in solemn declaration or affidavit) or 549(4) (compelling or inducing false declaration); or

  • (b) being a candidate, knowingly contravenes section 550 (signing document that limits freedom of action in Parliament).