Improving Election Transparency Focus of New Ontario Bill

Lack of oversight in nomination races targeting the ethnic vote leaves Canada vulnerable to foreign interference, say experts

The Ontario Legislature in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

Political parties could find it tougher to manage nominations with backroom deals if a private member’s bill makes its unlikely way to law.

The bill, which gets its second reading in the Ontario legislature on Dec. 12. aims to curb unsavoury election practices in nomination races, such as the lack of transparency in how candidates are chosen.