Canada’s federal government has unveiled a broad proposal to outlaw cryptocurrency donations to political parties and related election processes, part of a wider package designed to curb anonymous and hard-to-trace contributions. The Strong and Free Elections Act was introduced on Thursday to amend the Canada Elections Act, preventing parties and third parties involved in elections from accepting crypto, money orders, and prepaid cards as political contributions.

Stepping up the push against foreign interference and other election threats, the bill’s sponsor, Steven MacKinnon, said the measures aim to “block foreign interference and other threats to elections.” He noted that the legislation expands government coordination and…