A Frenchman can give more to a candidate in France than a U.S. citizen can give to a Federal candidate in the U.S.? Just one of the interesting questions raised in this Post story about questions facing President Sarkozy’s alleged acceptance of a large cash contribution from L’Oreal billionaire Liliane Bettencourt. Here’s more from France24. […]
Category: Foreign Laws
Report on Mulroney matter in Canada by Oliphant Commission
The Oliphant Commission released its report involving matters related to former Member of Parliament and former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney of Canada yesterday. The Times covers the matter here and the reports is available here. The matter involves lobbying, cash payments, and unreported financial dealings.
Canada’s definition of “lobbying”
Lobbying in Canada is getting a lot of attention recently, mostly stories about allegations involving a cabinet minister (now resigned) and related matters. Here’s another story from Canada involving lobbying.