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Foreign interference in elections has been making headlines for years. We have seen many high-profile cases of foreign interference in politics in the last U.S. presidential election and in the Brexit referendum in Britain. It has become obvious that in our globalized and digital world, physical borders cannot stop foreign influence. Jurisdictions around the world have taken notice, and some are starting to take action.

Last week, I put forward a bill to stop foreign interference in B.C. politics. We have already seen foreign money fund political operatives and campaigns here in B.C. It is time to take back control and guarantee that political power remains in the hands of British Columbians.

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Our B.C. Liberal bill seeks to prohibit individuals from accepting a contribution from a foreign person, government or political organization for any purpose related to an election. By focusing this legislation solely on elections, charities such as the Red Cross and the Nature Conservancy would be unaffected. This is important because there are many international organizations seeking to do good work outside of the political arena and they should not be prevented from doing so.