Knowingly spreading disinformation ahead of voting must be outlawed: Elections Canada
“It has to be deliberate, it has to be for the purpose of undermining trust in the process or the result,” Perrault said.A government spokesman had no immediate comment when asked if the recommendations would be adopted.Perrault also recommended that organizations that a court determines promotes hatred against identifiable groups – such as those distinguished by race, religion or sexual orientation – should not be recognized as a political party.
To limit the chance of foreign funds influencing elections and to make political financing more transparent, Perrault proposed banning untraceable political donations, such as those made through money orders and gift cards. He also recommended that federal political parties keep a record of all contributions received in cryptocurrencies.
Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer is required by law to offer such recommendations after general elections and the latest report was drafted after the 2019 general election and the snap elections of 2021.
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