PCAA President, Jim McCormick responds to Elections Alberta's Investigative Findings
In response to Elections Alberta's April 30, 2013 release regarding the investigation into allegations that a $430,000 contribution was made to the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta the attached letter was sent from PCAA President, Jim McCormick to the Acting Chief Electoral Officer, Lori McKee-Jeske.
To view the original letter please CLICK HERE.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Jessica Chawrun
Communications Manager, PC Alberta
jchawrun@pcalberta.org
587.926.8781 |
PC Alberta requests the release of Elections Albertas Investigative Findings
Edmonton, AB - Today, PC Alberta President, Jim McCormick formally requested the release of the Chief Electoral Officer's decision, findings and other information with respect to the allegations made against the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta (PCAA).
'In today's political climate transparency and openness is vital and your letter was clear statement that there was no wrong doing on our part' said PC Alberta President, Jim McCormick in a letter to Lori McKee-Jeske, Elections Alberta's Acting Chief Electoral Officer.
Today, PC Alberta received written notification that the investigation into allegations that the PCAA had accepted donations in contravention of the Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act) has been concluded.
All allegations that the PCAA had accepted contributions beyond the campaign limit of $30,000 contrary to Section 19(1) of the Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act) were found to be comp |
Media are invited to attend Premier Alison Redford's speech at the 2013 Edmonton Leader's Dinner
Edmonton, AB - At tonight's 2013 Edmonton Leader's Dinner media are invited to attend Premier Alison Redford's speech as part of the formal program.
The program will begin at 6:30 PM with the Premier's speech commencing at approximately 6:50 PM. We ask that you check in and are set-up prior to the start of the formal program.
Please note: there is no set media availability.
Date/Time: 6:30 PM Thursday, May 2, 2013
Location: Hall A, Shaw Convention Centre, Edmonton
Onsite media contact: Jessica Chawrun, 587.926.8781
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For more information contact:
Jessica Chawrun
Communications Manager, PC Alberta
jchawrun@pcalberta.org
587.926.8781 |
MLA Bhullar disgusted by bigoted Wildrose
Calgary-Greenway MLA Manmeet Bhullar issued the following statement today about bigoted remarks on the Wildrose Facebook page by Wildrose supporters.
'I'm disgusted by the comments found today on the Wildrose Facebook page. One person said that the photos of Danielle Smith at the Calgary Sikh parade were inappropriate because Smith represents Alberta, not India. Someone else wrote, 'If you emulate the Muslim faith, I will NEVER vote for you.' One person told Smith, 'You embarrass yourself and us as well.' And there were numerous other remarks along the same lines.
'This kind of racism and bigotry has no place in today's Alberta. Potentially thousands of Albertans saw those comments on the official Wildrose Facebook page for nearly a week, and only when news of this spread did Wildrose do anything about it. I was at that parade with Smith, and it's extremely disappointing that Danielle has not yet commented on these bigoted remarks.
'The Wildrose party has a sad and disappoi |
