US EditionElection bill takes aim at deepfakes, long ballots, threats to nomination contests
Bill C-25 bans misleading digital deepfakes and increases fines up to $100,000 to curb election interference and protect democratic processes, officials said.
- On Thursday, the Liberal government proposed the Strong and Free Elections Act to amend the Canada Elections Act, banning sophisticated deepfakes of candidates and addressing unduly long ballots in nomination contests.
- Government House leader Steven MacKinnon stated the bill ensures vigilance "every day — not just during election periods," making bribery and foreign interference enforceable year-round rather than only during campaigns.
- Strengthening oversight, the Commissioner of Canada Elections gains authority to compel testimony and cross-border information sharing, while maximum penalties rise to $25,000 for individuals and $100,000 for organizations.
- Federal political parties must implement stricter privacy protections for member information and establish safeguards for external vendors, with three months allowed to adapt before new requirements take effect.
- Investing $31.5 million over five years, the government aims to boost Global Affairs Canada's capacity to detect foreign interference and support the Co-ordinated Response to Threats to Elections panel in communicating threats to Canadians.
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Liberals Table Election Bill to Prevent Long Ballots, Tighten Political Financing Rules
Newly introduced legislation from the Liberal government would change the Canada Elections Act to prevent overly long ballots, add new privacy protections for political fundraisers, and ban digital deepfakes of electoral actors. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told reporters on March 26 that the “targeted priority amendments” in the Strong and Free Elections Act would “maintain the strength and resilience of Canada’s electoral system.” …
New federal bill closes loopholes in electoral reform
The Liberal government is proposing new legislation to strengthen electoral integrity by banning digital deepfakes of candidates, cracking down on unduly long ballots and protecting nomination and leadership contests.
Liberal government targets deepfakes, foreign interference in major election law reforms
The Liberal government is introducing reforms that it says will allow the country to better detect and protect elections from foreign and domestic interference, bribery, disinformation and a host of other potential threats to democracy.
Election Bill Targets Deepfakes, Long Ballots and Foreign Interference
The Liberal government has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting election integrity by banning misleading deepfakes, cracking down on unusually long ballots and strengthening rules on foreign interference and political financing.
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