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La CSC annule les plafonds liés aux dépenses de publicité politique faite par des tiers en période préélectorale en Ontario

Les tiers qui exercent des activités de publicité politique en Ontario devraient s’attendre à des changements dans l’avenir, la Cour suprême du Canada (la « CSC ») ayant rendu sa décision dans le cadre de la contestation...more

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Pressions économiques et occasions politiques : Règles d’engagement de dépenses pour l’élection fédérale canadienne de 2025

Les Canadiens se rendront aux urnes le 28 avril 2025, alors que le Canada se trouve au cœur d’une guerre commerciale avec son plus important partenaire commercial; qu’il est menacé par des perturbations économiques connexes...more

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Federal Election 2025 Contribution and Advertising Rules

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With the next federal election scheduled called for April 28, 2025, anyone considering making a financial contribution to a political party or candidate should be aware of the rules governing contributions and political...more

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Economic Pressures, Political Opportunity: Engagement Rules for Canada’s Federal Election 2025

Canadians are headed to the polls on April 28, 2025, as Canada finds itself amid a trade war with its most important trading partner, threatened by related economic disruptions and fears of recession, and faced with...more

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Élection de 2025 en Ontario : Considérations commerciales et juridiques

À la suite de l’annonce par le premier ministre Doug Ford d’une élection provinciale anticipée en Ontario, les entreprises qui participent ou prévoient de participer au processus politique doivent tenir compte du régime...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - Winter 2024

The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more

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Let the Race Begin: A Refresher on Election Rules for Alberta’s 2023 General Election

Alberta’s 2023 general election campaign officially starts today, with election day being held on May 29. Albertans who plan to make financial contributions to parties, candidates or third-party advertisers should be mindful...more

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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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Recent Developments on Lobbying, Conflict of Interest and Political Financing Laws

Over the last few months, there have been significant developments in lobbying, conflict of interest and political financing regimes in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and at the federal level....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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B.C. Bans Corporate and Union Donations in Provincial and Municipal Election Campaigns

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On November 30, 2017, amendments to the Election Act (EA), and the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act (LECFA), came into force, which prohibit unions and corporations from contributing to provincial and municipal...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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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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