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Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

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Response rates from 110k Canada voters.

30%
Yes
70%
No
26%
Yes
65%
No
4%
Yes, but limit the amount they can donate
3%
No, but allow donations from unions and non-profits
2%
No, these types of donations just turn into bribes
1%
No, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @59KNZPTfrom Nova Scotia  answered…6yrs6Y

Democracy should be abolished.

 @5244PLPfrom British Columbia  answered…6yrs6Y

NO, its turned into legal bribery

 @BCVFSG6from Saskatchewan  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but limit the amount of money they can donate, and if they want to donate more they have to wait some time.

 @B6NHHLTfrom Ontario  answered…10mos10MO

Yes, support the right of corporations and unions to donate, as long as the donations are public knowledge

 @B4VB3F3from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

No, and political campaigns should be publicly funded, these types of donations just turn into bribes

 @9VTFF29from Nova Scotia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes as long as all public knowledge

 @B2BMK7Bfrom Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

No, & publicly fund campaigns, but still allow for individual private donations capped at no more than $1,500 per person at a time.

 @B352L96from Ontario  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but all politicians should be legally required to wear a NASCAR space suit with all of their corporate sponsorship on it so voters know who owns them

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 25, 2026, from https://canada.isidewith.com/polls/896074936

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