FEDERAL BILL
Bill S-239, An Act To Amend The Canada Elections Act (eliminating Foreign Funding)
FEDERAL BILL - AMENDS ONE STATUTE
2nd Reading
June 5, 2018
SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to broaden the prohibition on inducements of electors by non-residents and to clarify the meaning of “induce”. It also makes it an offence for a third party to accept a foreign contribution for any purposes related to an election and expands the list of foreign contributors in section 358.
Published on June 6, 2018
Bill Summary
Bill S-239, An Act To Amend The Canada Elections Act (eliminating Foreign Funding)
SUMMARY
This enactment amends the Canada Elections Act to broaden the prohibition on inducements of electors by non-residents and to clarify the meaning of “induce”. It also makes it an offence for a third party to accept a foreign contribution for any purposes related to an election and expands the list of foreign contributors in section 358.
This Bill Amends The Following Statutes
Canada Elections Act S.C. 2000, c. 9
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