I would hesitate to adopt the assumption that is underlying that question: that Elections Canada would intend to do that. I understand very well, however, the financial pressure that exists on parties, and that would be amplified in the case of expensive litigation.
I think it's an important issue. I certainly share your concern. I do think we have to look at the broader picture and consider whether it is appropriate for significant amounts of money to be provided to a party, whether those amounts should be completely unregulated, or whether there may be a different set of approvals that apply. I think that is something that maybe warrants some consideration.
I don't know that the policy answer to the question is a complete deregulation. There may be ways to calibrate the response.