Faculty
Social Science
Supervisor Name
Prof. Zack Taylor
Keywords
campaign finance, local democracy
Description
Prof. Zack Taylor plans to apply for a major research grant to research the effects of campaign finance regimes. To provide a comprehensive assessment and to lay the groundwork for the grant application, I collected data on 65 municipalities across Canada, which together comprise 50% of the national population, to determine their campaign donation and spending limits, candidate disclosure requirements, and availability of disclosure statements over the last 3 election cycles. As well, I looked at the number of candidates and offices available in each of the municipalities for the last 3 election cycles.
Acknowledgements
I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Prof. Zack Taylor, who guided me through this internship and has provided me so many opportunities. I also thank Western Research and Student Experience for offering the USRI program and for preparing me to apply for graduate programs.
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration Commons, Urban Studies Commons
Money and Local Democracy: Local Campaign Finance Regimes in Canada
Prof. Zack Taylor plans to apply for a major research grant to research the effects of campaign finance regimes. To provide a comprehensive assessment and to lay the groundwork for the grant application, I collected data on 65 municipalities across Canada, which together comprise 50% of the national population, to determine their campaign donation and spending limits, candidate disclosure requirements, and availability of disclosure statements over the last 3 election cycles. As well, I looked at the number of candidates and offices available in each of the municipalities for the last 3 election cycles.