Calgary councillor fined for campaign-style Stampede breakfast
The Ward 13 representative said he fully cooperated with the investigation, a sentiment echoed by the chief electoral officer in his letter to McLean.“I find that your conduct was unintentional, you were entirely forthcoming during your interview and your response to the ,” Resler wrote to McLean. “It is my determination that a factor in this violation was your misinterpretation of the relevant section of the LAEA.
McLean admitted he should have sought advice from Elections Alberta, the chief election officer noted. “There was ample evidence to suggest that the Stampede breakfast was a campaign event, and this was also acknowledge by your campaign manager Mr. Patrick Poilievre.”McLean told Global News “there needs to be a lot more clarity around campaign contributions” as outlined by the LAEA.
According to the LAEA, candidates can only receive contributions from individuals, to a maximum value of $5,000. Anonymous contributions are not allowed, neither are contributions not belonging to the person making the donation – so-called straw donors. Businesses, employee organizations and trade unions are prohibited from donating directly to campaigns.In the municipal election of October 2021, McLean defeated incumbent Diane Colley-Urquhart and Jay Unsworth.
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