moved for leave to introduce Bill C-293, an act to amend the Income Tax Act (political activities by charities receiving public funds).
Mr. Speaker, this private member's bill once enacted would disqualify from charitable status corporations, trusts and organizations that have received discretionary funding from the public money of Canada or a province if they give direct or indirect support or endorsement to parties or candidates for election at the federal level.
There is a gaping wide loophole at the moment in the act which allows charities to engage in political activities with no real accountability.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)