Charlie Angus at the Bill C-20 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) Committee

On April 9th, 2008. See this statement in context.

April 9th, 2008 / 4:05 p.m.

NDP

Charlie Angus NDP Timmins—James Bay, ON

I see.

Involving Elections Canada in such a consultation would certainly bring a lot of credibility. When Elections Canada puts its imprimatur on something, it's as legitimate as it can get.

Have you looked into the legal implications of a candidate who spends $300,000 or $400,000, wins the popular vote in a process that is declared by Elections Canada to be a de facto election, and then is not chosen? Have you looked into the legal implications? Would there be a possible challenge?

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