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Former Canadian minister Chrystia Freeland unknowingly broke election law by backing a candidate at official events, leading to a $910 repayment and her resignation in 2026.
Former Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland unintentionally violated Canada’s Elections Act by supporting candidate Leslie Church during two government-organized press conferences in June 2024, while serving as deputy prime minister and finance minister.
The commissioner found her remarks at official events, valued at $910.58, constituted an illegal campaign contribution by the government.
Freeland, unaware of the rule breach, faced no personal penalty but signed an undertaking to avoid future violations.
Her riding association repaid the amount to the Receiver General in January.
Church lost the 2024 byelection but won the seat in the 2025 general election.
Freeland resigned as MP on January 9, 2026.
La exministra canadiense Chrystia Freeland infringió sin saberlo la ley electoral al apoyar a un candidato en actos oficiales, lo que llevó a un reembolso de 910 dólares y a su dimisión en 2026.