Could it be that in the recent Vancouver-Point Grey Riding Bye-Election the same thing has happened, again?
From Elections BC website there's this:
SnipGuidelines on Communications During an Election Campaign
Purpose:To provide information regarding advertising and other communication activities conducted during an election campaign period, including government communications. - Elections BC
http://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/reg/commguidelines.htmThe cost of public events (groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings) and announcements held with the acquiescence or consent of a candidate during a campaign period may be considered election expenses for that candidate. Additionally, the cost of associated advertising could be considered election advertising.
Examples of advertising that would be considered election advertising used to promote or oppose, directly or indirectly, the election of a candidate or a registered political party:
- advertising containing information that specifically promotes or opposes a candidate or registered political party;
- advertising specifically targeted to an electoral district in which an election is being conducted;
- advertising specifically designed to coincide with the campaign period; or
- a material increase in the normal volume of advertising, either generally or in relation to an electoral district, during a campaign period. - Elections BC
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Document above includes this phone number to contact at Elections BC:
Phone: (250) 387-5305 The Chief Electoral Officer desk, no matter who he is.
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April 13, 2011
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Office of the Premier
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VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark has called a byelection for the Vancouver-Point Grey electoral district for May 11, 2011.
The seat became vacant when Gordon Campbell resigned as MLA on March 15, 2011.
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April 28, 2011
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Office of the Premier
Ministry of Health |
VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark today announced $13.375 million towards a new Ronald McDonald House that will support British Columbian families who have a sick or disabled child needing to travel to Vancouver for treatment at BC Children’s Hospital.
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On May 3, 2011 the Premier announced FREE parking in Provincial Parks
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2011PREM0043-000479May 3, 2011
Ministry of EnvironmentPremier Christy Clark declares free parking in BC ParksNORTH VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Terry Lake launched BC Parks centennial celebrations today by announcing that parking will now be free in all provincial parks to encourage families to take advantage of our world-class parks system.“The parking meters are coming out and parking will be free, effective immediately, so that British Columbia’s parks are even more welcoming for families,” said Premier Clark. “Our parks not only contribute to a healthy lifestyle and protect our environment, they are important to our economy. More park visitors mean more tourism dollars and more jobs for rural British Columbians and we want to eliminate any barriers to using the parks.”The Province also announced a $500,000 Community Legacy Program to support communities while they celebrate the BC Parks centennial. The funding will be used to improve parks across the province. Community groups can apply for up to $20,000 for projects such as trail enhancements, improvements that support recreational activities or conservation of a park’s ecology or cultural history. These projects will provide a lasting commemoration of BC Parks 100.
May 5, 2011
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Office of the Premier
Ministry of Energy and Mines Minister Responsible for Housing |
Premier Christy Clark announces new affordable housing
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May 9, 2011
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Office of the Premier
Ministry of Health |
VANCOUVER – Nicotine replacement therapies will be available to all British Columbian smokers at no cost and smoking cessation prescription drugs will be covered under PharmaCare, Premier Christy Clark announced today.
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March 16, 2011
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Office of the Premier
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Premier announces increase to minimum wage
VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark today announced British Columbia’s minimum wage will increase in three stages to $10.25 by May 1, 2012 and the training wage will be eliminated, providing more support for B.C. workers and families in every region of the province.
“Raising the minimum wage and eliminating the training wage is a fair and reasonable step forward in putting families first and building our economy. This increase could mean more than $4,000 additional dollars annually for a full-time employee, providing more support to B.C. workers and the families who depend on them,” said Premier Clark. “Businesses told us they needed time to adjust to increases in the minimum wage and we’re pleased we’ve been able to provide that certainty to them through three predictable stages.”
The general minimum wage will increase on May 1, 2011 to $8.75 and be $10.25 per hour by May 2012.
As of May 1, 2011 the training wage is also repealed and all hourly-paid employees will be entitled to the general minimum wage regardless of how long they have been in the paid labour force.
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Anyone having access to press releases that happened during the Bye-Election, it would be greatly appreciated to Forward them to this blog, just to keep Elections BC up to date as they do their review of the expenses for the candidates involved.
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