24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?

Canada

Canada

Answer
Yes
Source

373 (1) Except as permitted under this section, no person or entity shall (a) make a loan to a registered party or a registered association; (b) make a loan to a nomination contestant, a candidate or a leadership contestant in relation to the contestant’s or candidate’s campaign; or (c) guarantee a loan referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

(3)Exception — Financial institutions

(4) Exception — individuals

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