The Alberta government is launching a $7-million advertising campaign in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in what it says is an effort to throw cold water on the federal government’s plan to implement an emissions cap on the oil and gas sector.
I don’t like that the conservative party is using provincial funds to advertise for their political views – especially with advertisements which aren’t rigorously truthful. It feels slimy, but does anyone know if this is legal?
That’s a good point. They’re spending our tax dollars on political advertising. I’m also wondering if its spending money outside provincial jurisdiction and whether that is legal.
I’m so happy they’re defunding schools and dismantling health care under the guise of cost savings so they can spent $7,000,000 on propaganda in other provinces.
Is there anything anyone can do about such irresponsible bullshit? We’re already orange in the cities so I feel pretty powerless.
Money well spent Alberta. Keep doubling down on propping up an unstable, temperamental, speculation prone, polluting industry with a great track record of improving the lives of all Albertans. If you’re in a hole, keep digging.
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I don’t like that the conservative party is using provincial funds to advertise for their political views – especially with advertisements which aren’t rigorously truthful. It feels slimy, but does anyone know if this is legal?
That’s a good point. They’re spending our tax dollars on political advertising. I’m also wondering if its spending money outside provincial jurisdiction and whether that is legal.
You forgot the millions in subsidy they gave to oil companies only for them to turn around and lay off employees.
No need for the “scientists say” CBC. It’s a fact.
Well, to be fair, they are saying it.
I’m so happy they’re defunding schools and dismantling health care under the guise of cost savings so they can spent $7,000,000 on propaganda in other provinces.
Is there anything anyone can do about such irresponsible bullshit? We’re already orange in the cities so I feel pretty powerless.
Why don’t you just stay inside your borders, AB government?
Money well spent Alberta. Keep doubling down on propping up an unstable, temperamental, speculation prone, polluting industry with a great track record of improving the lives of all Albertans. If you’re in a hole, keep digging.