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342 media appearances in 2026 (including 47 national appearances)
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Democracy Watch (October 5, 2017)
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Trudeau Liberals’ political finance bill a charade that doesn’t stop cash-for-access – too-high federal donation limit of $3,100 a year means wealthy still have unethical influence, funneling of donations continues
Democracy Watch (October 4, 2017)
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B.C. NDP lobbying bill leaves huge secret, unethical lobbying loopholes
Democracy Watch (September 18, 2017)
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B.C. government’s political finance bill makes key changes – but too-high donation limit means wealthy will still have influence, funneling will happen
Democracy Watch (August 22, 2017)
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Group calls on federal Lobbying Commissioner to disclose key details of her enforcement record since 2014
Democracy Watch (August 21, 2017)
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Conflict of Interest Commissioner must consider possible insider info and gift violations in Bill Boyd investigation and ruling
Democracy Watch (July 12, 2017)
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Group files complaints about Council of Canadian Innovators relationship and meetings with Liberal Cabinet officials
Democracy Watch (July 11, 2017)
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Group files court cases challenging Trudeau Cabinet reappointments of federal Lobbying Commissioner and Ethics Commissioner for third six-month terms
Democracy Watch (July 5, 2017)
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Governor General must be an independent, impartial guardian of Canada’s democracy – Prime Minister should not be choosing alone
Democracy Watch (June 29, 2017)
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Canadians have achieved more than 400 firsts and foremosts in the world – but as Canada’s federal government turns 150, it’s far from a world-leading democracy
Democracy Watch (June 26, 2017)
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Group files court case against federal Ethics Commissioner for biased rulings and illegal 6-month term appointment



