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In parts of Canada, up until recently mayor candidates were free to pocket any leftover campaign contributions. One could be forgiven for confusing this with bl
by jammygit 8y ago
In parts of Canada, up until recently mayor candidates were free to pocket any leftover campaign contributions. One could be forgiven for confusing this with blatant, but legal, bribery. The rules were only changed about 10 years ago:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/province-cuts-off-pocketing-leftover-civic-campaign-funds-1.800617 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/province-cuts-off-poc...
- masonic 8y agoIn US elections, wealthy candidates can loan money to their campaigns and then later pay themselves back from future contributions.