C-29 Election Loans
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Summary
This bill tightens the rules on loans and donations to politicians. It prohibits loans over the contribution limit except from a Financial Institution, and that these loans be at commercial rates. It also provides tighter rules for unpaid loans so that a candidate can't walk away from the loan.
Bill History
This bill (previously C-54 from the previous session) was re-introduced in Commons November 22nd, 2007. It was deemed read a second time and referred to committee.
Committee report debate - December 5th, 2007, February 11th, 12th, and 14th, 2008