PUBLIC MONIES ARE USED TO FINANCE WHICH CAMPAIGNS SERIES
At the time, a series of minority governments resulted in (courtesy Library and Archives Canada/C-6536) Regulation: Election Expenses Act (1974)Ĭanada’s political parties began to run into financial difficulties in the 1960s and early 1970s. “The Old Flag The Old Policy The Old Leader” poster published by the Industrial League to appeal to the old ways on which Macdonald built the power of the Conservative Party. ( See also Political Corruption Conflict of Interest.) Party leaders were freed from direct involvement in this aspect of party politics. Fundraising specialists gradually assumed this role. However, these were not enough to prompt comprehensive regulationĪs partisanship crystallized, party leaders tried to distance themselves from the raising of campaign funds. This led to periodic scandals, such as the Pacific Scandal. As a result, party leaders wereĭirectly involved in fundraising and in distributing election funds to ensure the loyalty of their followers. At the time, some partisan Members of Parliament did not always follow party lines. From Confederation until about 1897, party funds Before 1974, the financial activities of political parties were largely unregulated. Historical BackgroundĬanada now has an extensive regime regulating political party and election finance. In these provinces, only individuals are allowed to give money to political parties. Manitoba and Alberta have banned corporate and other organizational contributions altogether. Yukon, also put limits on spending during elections. All provinces and territories, except Alberta and Most provinces and territories set limits on the amounts that individuals can donate in any given year. They also require disclosure of the identity of donors who All provinces and territories provide tax credits for contributions. Provincial and Territorial RegulationĬanadian provinces and territories have introduced their own political finance Critically, all these limits to spendingĪpply only during the election period between when the writs of election have been issued (when the election is officially called) and election day. No more than $3,000 of that may be spent in any one district. Groups or individuals other than political parties and candidates - also known as third parties - may spend no more than $150,000 during an election. If the election campaign is longer than 36 days, as was the case in 2015, the limitsįor both parties and candidates are increased proportionately. For their local campaigns, candidates may spend an amount based on the population of the district in which they are running. Parties may spend 73.5 cents for every voter in districts where they are running candidates.
Political parties and candidates face limits on the amounts they may spend during an election. An individual’s total tax credit in one year cannot exceed $650. Amounts over $750 receive a 33 per cent credit. An amount between $400Īnd $750 receives a 50 per cent credit. The first $400 of donations receives a 75 per cent tax credit. Second, Canada provides generous tax credits for donations to political parties and candidates. Limit during the election, the reimbursement increases to 60 per cent of what the candidate spent.
If the candidate spent at least 30 per cent of the Candidates who received at least 10 per cent of the vote receive 15 per cent of the election expenses limit in their district. In which they ran candidates get back 50 per cent of the money they spent. See Political Campaigning in Canada.) Political parties that received either two per cent of the national vote or five per cent of the vote in the districts Public FundingĬanada’s system of party and election finance regulation provides two forms of state funding to political parties and to candidates.įirst, political parties and candidates are reimbursed for some of their election expenses. Must disclose the names of anyone who donates more than $200. May give up to $1,500 to leadership contestants and up to $1,500 to independent candidates. To all of the registered electoral district associations as well as contestants seeking the party’s nomination and candidates for each party. Contributions are limited to up to $1,500 a year to each political party and up to $1,500 Only individuals - not corporations or trade unions - may donate. Party and Election Finance Laws Private FundingĬanada’s federal election finance laws put limits on contributions to political parties andĬandidates. John Turner and Brian Mulroney during their acrimonious television debate.
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