We have this kind of relationship in Canada as well.

I used to be politically connected. When I told my provincial representative that it was not worth my hassle to apply for job creation grants, I got a phone from a specialist in filling out the forms. For a $6,000 grant (twice), his fees were 15%, so that was a net gain of +$5,100 (twice) for doing next to nothing---other than being in business and having political connections.

Well, actually I spent quite a few hours on election campaigns and sitting on party boards. I wasn't doing this to get a $5,100 reward (twice).