Tories to scrap per-vote subsidies, move could cut feet out from all opposition parties

If the Conservative claim can be made that any amount of money buys influence in politics, all donations should be banned, says Grit MP McKay.

PARLIAMENT HILL—The Conservative party misled voters in its election platform with a bold claim the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper banned donations from corporations and unions after Mr. Harper won power in 2006, critics say.

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