The B.C. government has introduced legislation to ban union and corporate political donations, including political donations from outside of British Columbia. The government is also putting in place a $1,200 cap on individual donations. The cap is much smaller than the $5,000 the B.C. Liberals proposed in similar legislation and would be the second-lowest limit in the country. Quebec has the lowest cap in the country at $100 per person.
The B.C. Green Party worked with the NDP on the new rules and is expected to support them. Once they are voted into law, the use of all restricted or banned donations made after May 9, 2017, the last provincial election, will not be allowed in future elections.
"We're reforming campaign finance rules to make sure government's actions and decisions benefit everyone, not just those with deep pockets," said Premier John Horgan.
B.C. government to ban union and corporate political donations - British Columbia - CBC News
The B.C. Green Party worked with the NDP on the new rules and is expected to support them. Once they are voted into law, the use of all restricted or banned donations made after May 9, 2017, the last provincial election, will not be allowed in future elections.
"We're reforming campaign finance rules to make sure government's actions and decisions benefit everyone, not just those with deep pockets," said Premier John Horgan.
B.C. government to ban union and corporate political donations - British Columbia - CBC News
