New Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has 'no intention' of running any government-funded advertising campaigns that could be seen as wading into the federal race.
OTTAWA – New Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he has "no intention" of running any government-funded advertising campaigns that could be seen as wading into the federal race.
"I'll be out there, unapologetically stumping for Conservative candidates, but not using government resources," Kenney said.that the activities of provincial governments are not subject to restrictions under federal election law, in light of controversy over Ontario Premier Doug Ford's gas-pump sticker campaign that takes aim at the federal carbon tax.
A premier who wants to personally get involved in a federal election campaign, pushing out election advertisements has to register as a third party, unless their messaging is coming through government-funded means. Under federal elections law, third parties have to register with Elections Canada, report their contributions and adhere to spending restrictions.
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