A tax return is a document which states how much income an individual or entity reported to the government. In Canada these documents are considered private and are not released to the public. The Canadian Elections Commissioner does not require individuals running for public offices to release them. In Sweden, Norway and Finland citizen’s and candidate’s tax records are considered public information and are published on the internet.
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@9FJ88XB2yrs2Y
No. But they should be routinely audited.
@9DXHQ262yrs2Y
No, but they should be audited for conflicts of interest.
Yes, and all trust, foundation and corporate tax records for 5 years prior to election and every year that they hold office.
@9JXW8SV1yr1Y
if they are receiving funding, they should provide a legal paper trail of where that funding is being distributed.
@shaelynj4yrs4Y
yes because it’s important to see what theyre getting for what their doing-but it shouldn’t be a requirement (only show it once a year)
@8JWJ96Y4yrs4Y
No. But require a yearly public audit while In office
@8F3PG2ZConservative5yrs5Y
Yes, if they have shown any disregard for ethics
@8CCZXDP5yrs5Y
I don't think this is important, but they should be audited to ensure they are not embezzling or evading taxes. Besides, candidates are just figureheads in the grand scheme of things, the transparency needs to happen with electoral promises, and the senate, and the supreme court and with figures that are not elected who have veto power.
@99SZPFK2yrs2Y
@95WJMYN3yrs3Y
if the political candidate is suspected of bribes or criminal activity they should be required
@8VWXDZS4yrs4Y
Yes and audit while in office only
@8VGSWSD4yrs4Y
No, members of government should be subject to audit, candidates should have the right to privacy
@Steeviemac4yrs4Y
No, but aspiring political candidates should undergo a financial audit as part of a vetting process.
@8TXVXML4yrs4Y
No, unless they are an incumbent.
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