The same changes are also needed to stop foreign interference| Democracy Watch
Foreign “proxies” allowed to spend unlimited funds in secret in nomination and party leadership contests, and to hide their funders, and to fundraise and lobby in secret, and high donation limits make it easy to funnel big money amounts into Canada’s political system| Democracy Watch
Grading System, Categories and Sub-categories for the Report Card on the 2025 Democratic Reform Platforms of the Federal Political Parties| Democracy Watch
87% think it’s important for voters to know who has lobbied which politicians before deciding how to vote and whether to support policies| Democracy Watch
Public has right to know, given Lobbyists’ Code was gutted to allow lobbyists to secretly fundraise and campaign for politicians they lobby, and given it is legal for foreigners to secretly help contestants| Democracy Watch
Liberals and NDP or Bloc should strike deal to enact bills containing key changes to prevent, prohibit and penalize foreign interference, including long-delayed bill that strengthens whistleblower protection| Democracy Watch
