Foreign interference: ideas and nations

The main challenge in keeping our elections free and fair is finding the means to deal with the new ways politics and elections are conducted. Are our current laws on spending limits by third parties (and candidates) still meaningful in this era of micro-targeting via numerous, mostly free, delivery mechanisms? Doubtful.

Canada has some of the strictest and best rules and regulations in the world for governing party and election financing and spending. But these were created at an earlier time, for a very different world. The viability of these to ensure free and fair elections is doubtful, writes John Chenier. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JOHN CHENIER

March 20, 2025

Ideas, unlike nations, know no borders. There are many interests attempting to influence political thought and governments around the world. Elections provide a focal point for most, but not all, of these efforts.

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