Concerns raised about rules that saw Calgary election advertising donations redacted
. “We’re nowhere, and I think that we’ve helped import the very worst of the American system and trying it locally.Behind the numbers
Calgary’s Future raised and spent the most money, surpassing $1.6 million, with donations from unions representing City of Calgary workers. That was the only TPA to have its donors released, but no individual’s names were made public. Williams said the fact more money was spent directly and indirectly on Davison’s campaign did not net him the mayorship — echoes of elections’ past — does not mean that money doesn’t talk during an election.
According to Global News calculations, Facebook netted more than one in six advertising dollars spent during the campaign period. Other expenses included print advertising and website costs.