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Greater regulation of political party nomination contests needed to prevent foreign, domestic election interference: Democracy Watch

The watchdog organization and a former would-be Liberal candidate are calling for stricter regulations on third-party registration and disclosures, and enforcement of rules on where and when nomination contests are held.

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BY STUART BENSON
March 8, 2023

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