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Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE
As a taxpayer why would I want to support any party other than the one I voted for?? Especially considering separatist parties (BQ), fringe / single policy parties (IMO Green Party) etc. Yes $30MM is a drop in the bucket by any measure, but its a start.
If a party truly has global appeal (enough to get an elected MP) then they should be able to fundraise and collect donations from the public / corporate Canada. It shouldnt be taxpayers funding any party.
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Fully agree with you! This isn't about democracy, look at independents for instance, they have proven that even with limited or no public funding a citizen can become an MP. There is nothing that AGGRAVATES me more than watching idiots on TV waste our money bashing each other regarding sweaters and speech impediments. Raising and Spending their own damn money might make some of these politicians appreciate a little more where it comes from! I would gladly pay donate $5 to a representative in my area that comes and talks to me for 5 minutes about what he will do for me.
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