DECISION TO MAKE DONATIONS TO POLITICAL-PARTIES MARKS NEW ROLE FOR CMA IN FEDERAL ARENA

The CMA, which has generally been apolitical in its dealings with federal political parties, has decided to take a marked change in direction. It is creating a fund from which donations will be made to major political parties. It will also consider offering financial support to CMA members who are running in federal elections, and will buy seats at federal fund-raising dinners. As well, senior CMA representatives will attend national conventions of the major political parties.