End of campaign expense rebates in Manitoba; less public subsidy for parties GlobePolitics
“That’s a subsidy directly to political organizations that does nothing for Manitobans,” Premier Brian Pallister said Friday, adding he considers the subsidy one of the most generous among the provinces.“Manitobans don’t get 50 per cent back when they have a small business and they buy ads.”
Even with the reimbursements, the Liberals and NDP took more than a year to pay off their campaign debts. “This bill tips the playing field even more in favour of people who have money, and frankly, that’s not what democracy is about,” Lamont said. Independent candidates and smaller organizations such as the Green Party often don’t get any reimbursements because they fail to reach the required 10 per cent vote minimum. They will no longer be at a disadvantage, he said.
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