8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?

Canada

Canada

Answer
Yes, above certain threshold
Source

366(1): Any person who is authorized to accept contributions on behalf of a registered party, a registered association, a nomination contestant, a candidate or a leadership contestant shall issue a receipt — of which the person shall keep a copy — for each contribution of more than $20 that they accept.

(Canada Elections Act, 2000 - last amended on January 1, 2016)

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