Tighter Rules For Candidate Nomination, Leadership Contests a Good Step, But Governance Experts Say Enforcement and Donation ‘Loophole’ Issues Remain

Changes implemented by Bill C-25 mean candidate nomination and leadership contests are being approached with 'a level of seriousness,' says Aaron Shull with the Centre for International Governance Innovation.

July 20, 2026

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Last month, Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act received royal assent on June 18, modernizing the Canada Elections Act. The legislation prohibits the use of broadcast messages from outside Canada to influence votes in nomination and leadership contests, while also limiting the forms of currency accepted by political parties and third-party political actors.

To learn more, The Hill Times spoke with Aaron Shull about the changes and their implications for Canada’s electoral process.

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