Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer released guidance materials on referendum advertising this week that could provide greater clarity for individuals campaigning for or against the separation question to be presented to voters this fall.
Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure has published a Referendum Advertising Interpretation Bulletin outlining what does and does not constitute referendum advertising under the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (EFCDA).
The bulletin also outlines campaign spending rules and clarifies when organizations must register as third-party advertisers for the Oct. 19 vote.
The bulletin comes roughly a week after Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas asked city legal experts during a council meeting about whether the municipality has the authority to use city resources for historical research and advocacy efforts supporting Alberta remaining in Canada….