WYNNE'S LIBERALS TROLLING FOR FUNDS

Current laws allow an Ontario corporation or union to contribute up to $9,975 a year, plus $6,650 to riding associations and candidates — more in election years. Sister companies, and executives' family members, often boost the total donations far beyond those limits.

Wondering why there is so little clamour for reform? Ontario's New Democrats and Progressive Conservatives are conspicuously silent because they, too, profit from such donations.

With the opposition looking the other way — and looking after its own fundraising interests — the government of the day gets its way. And by night, its ministers auction themselves off to the highest bidders at the premier's bidding.