Topic: FAQ: A critical look at the rules
 
October 13rd, 2010 06:28

Everything you need to know about money in elections

Where does the data on the website come from?
Are the candidates’ financial statements trustworthy?
Who can contribute to candidates?
How much can an individual, corporation or trade union give to a candidate?
How much can a candidate give to their own campaign?
Are non-cash contributions allowed?
Is voluntary labour a contribution?
Whose money?
What do contributors to a campaign have to tell us about themselves?
How much can candidates spend?
When are campaign financial statements filed?
Are there rebate or tax credit programs for contributions as there are in federal and provincial politics?
What happens to campaign surpluses and deficits?
Is there any review of campaign statements?
How can citizens complain?

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