Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Lax Laws In Canada Allow Corruption To Flourish


From The Montreal Gazette:

Politicians of all stripes continue to protect a corrupt system.

The allegations concerning Montreal city politicians and officials accepting gifts and donations from companies that deal with the city, along with similar scandals across Canada, reveal the loopholes in ethics laws that continue to undermine our democracy.

Every government in Canada should have long ago passed laws that:

Prohibit donations by corporations or organizations (because these entities don't vote);

Limit donations or gifts by individuals to any party, candidate or official to a combined total of no more than $500 a year;

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My Comment: Money is the mother's milk of politics .... this is something that they will never change.

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