The trial of Projet Montréal’s former executive director, accused of concealing staff overtime as a campaign expense in the 2017 municipal election, concluded with debates over the legality of election campaign work in Quebec’s municipal elections law. The case centered on conflicting arguments regarding the nature of campaign activities and their classification as legitimate expenses, raising questions about the ethical boundaries in political campaigns. Despite the trial’s conclusion, the controversy highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in election practices.
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Ottawa updates advisory for travellers to U.S., noting visitors must register for longer stays
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for those heading to the U.S., stating that visitors must now register if staying more than 30 days, with fines and prosecution possible for non-compliance. The new rule applies to Canadians and other foreign nationals and is expected to take effect on April 11. Canadians traveling to the U.S. for over 30 days will need to register with the American government and may be fingerprinted, prompting some...
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