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Navigating Political Contributions: Alberta's Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act

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With the next provincial election in Alberta scheduled for May 29, 2023, anyone considering making a financial contribution to a political party or candidate should be aware of the rules governing contributions as outlined in...more

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Quebec Elections: Reminders on Financing, Election Expenses and Political Advertising

In the run-up to the provincial election in Quebec, which is set to take place on October 3, 2022, businesses and organizations are reminded of the importance of adhering to the rules pertaining to financing, election...more

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Élections au Québec : rappels concernant le financement, les dépenses électorales et la publicité politique

À l’approche des prochaines élections provinciales québécoises, lesquelles se tiendront le 3 octobre prochain, il convient de rappeler aux entreprises et aux organisations qui comptent participer à ce processus politique...more

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FEC Fines Corporations Nearly $1 Million After Foreign CEO Gets Involved in Super PAC Contributions

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Earlier this month, the Federal Election Commission (FEC or Commission) announced one of the largest fines in the agency’s history – $975,000 – against two U.S.-based corporations that were involved in contributing $1.75...more

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Ontario Introduces Proposed Amendments to Elections Laws

Ontario’s 2022 election may be run under significantly different financial rules than the previous one. On February 25th, 2021, Attorney General Doug Downey introduced Bill 254, the Protecting Ontario Elections Act, 2021,...more

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Election Finances: Recent Reforms in British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick

Election finance rules in British Columbia, Manitoba and New Brunswick have undergone significant reform over the past several months. British Columbia has now imposed monetary limits on political contributions, prohibited...more

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British Columbia Overhauling Political Campaign Financing

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On September 18, 2017, the NDP Government introduced Bill 3-2017 Election Amendment Act, 2017, aiming to reform British Columbia's maligned image as the Wild West of political donations....more

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Federal Election 2015: New Contribution Limits and Identification Requirements

With a federal election scheduled for October 19, 2015, recent amendments to the Canada Elections Act will soon be put into practice. The Fair Elections Act (FEA) passed on June 12, 2014, has increased individual contribution...more

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Alberta's NDP Government's Flagship Bill Bans Corporate and Union Donations to Political Parties in Alberta

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On June 23, 2015, the Alberta legislature unanimously passed the first bill of Alberta's new NDP government. Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta passed in third reading with the unanimous support of all parties,...more

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