Byelections following wave of MP resignations set to cost upwards of $22M:
Byelections to replace members of Parliament who have resigned or plan to do so ...
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By-elections after MP resignations could exceed $22 millionElections Canada estimates the cost; three more by-elections are scheduled for Aug. 31.
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- Elections Canada says by-election costs can vary by factors such as location and duration, with one contest averaging $2 million.
- Three by-elections were held in April, and all were won by the Liberals.
- By-elections are scheduled for Aug. 31 in North Vancouver—Capilano, Chicoutimi—Le Fjord and Beaches—East York.
- Five more by-elections will be needed for upcoming vacancies in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec; if all seats are filled by Dec. 31, 2026 could have the highest number in years at 11, while 11 contests in 2017 cost about $10 million.
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