Canada Elections Act

Marginal note:Strict liability offences — summary conviction

• 495.21 (0.1) Every foreign entity is guilty of an offence who

  • (a) contravenes section 349.012 (making a prohibited contribution); or

  • (b) contravenes paragraph 349.013(a) (circumventing prohibition) or 349.013(b) (colluding to circumvent prohibition).

• Marginal note:Offences requiring intent — dual procedure

  (0.2) Every foreign entity is guilty of an offence who

  • (a) knowingly contravenes section 349.012 (making a prohibited contribution); or

  • (b) knowingly contravenes paragraph 349.013(a) (circumventing prohibition) or 349.013(b) (colluding to circumvent prohibition).

• Marginal note:Strict liability offences — summary conviction

  (1) Every third party is guilty of an offence who contravenes

  • (a) section 349.02 (use of foreign contributions); or

  • (b) paragraph 349.03(a) (circumventing prohibition) or 349.03(b) (colluding to circumvent prohibition).

• Marginal note:Offences requiring intent — dual procedure

  (2) Every third party is guilty of an offence who

  • (a) knowingly contravenes section 349.02 (use of foreign contributions); or

  • (b) knowingly contravenes paragraph 349.03(a) (circumventing prohibition) or 349.03(b) (colluding to circumvent prohibition).