Martin and especially Harper were heavily involved in fundraising.    As leaders of the Parties, funding is more than half the battle in modern politics.    I say "especially" Harper because even his appointees (eg: Duffy) were appointed solely for the purpose of raising money.    People (at least CPC supporters) have conveniently forgotten that Duffy, Wallin and Harper were joined at the hip from the date they were appointed until the day they became an embarrassment.    

Money politics breeds this type of behaviour.     I personally would advocate for strict limits on advertising, as well as strict campaign funding limits.    So strict, that I would advocate public funding of campaigns and eliminate fundraising activities altogether.     Canadians are already funding more than half the donations via tax credits - so might as well make this official and end the facade.