Preparing for a Snap Election: What Businesses Need to Know About Provincial and Federal Third-Party Election Rules
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Preparing for a Snap Election: What Businesses Need to Know About Provincial and Federal Third-Party Election Rules
Date:
June 24, 2021
Time:
11:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT
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Biography:
Kyle Morrow, B.A. Hons., J.D., is a lawyer at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. His practice is primarily focused on political law. Kyle advises clients on their compliance obligations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government in the areas of lobbying, conflicts of interest, campaign finance, anti-bribery and corruption, and whistleblowing. Kyle also defends clients who are being investigated or prosecuted for political offences, including bribery, fraud, illegal lobbying and influence peddling. He is currently a member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee (SOGIC). He has volunteered on election campaigns in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
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- With provincial and federal elections on the horizon, it’s important for businesses to understand the complex third-party election rules set-out in the Canada Elections Act and the Ontario Election Finances Act. These rules will be of particular interest to businesses that engage members of the public, via social media or conventional advertising, on politically-charged issues.
Topics to be Covered:
- Why should I develop a compliance plan before an election is called?
- How can I ensure social media posts do not inadvertently become regulated?
- What do I do if I purchased issue-based advertising before an election is called—and it is scheduled to be transmitted after an election is called?
- What am I required to do if my business engages in a regulated activity? What are the rules related to registering and reporting?
- What are the legal and reputational risks associated with non-compliance?
Biography:
Kyle Morrow, B.A. Hons., J.D., is a lawyer at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. His practice is primarily focused on political law. Kyle advises clients on their compliance obligations at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government in the areas of lobbying, conflicts of interest, campaign finance, anti-bribery and corruption, and whistleblowing. Kyle also defends clients who are being investigated or prosecuted for political offences, including bribery, fraud, illegal lobbying and influence peddling. He is currently a member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee (SOGIC). He has volunteered on election campaigns in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
