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Originally Posted by Slava
Except that there isn't anything unrealistic about it. If Kent Hehr has been able to deliver on this then there is no reason why Nenshi can't.
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I meant unrealistic from a campaign perspective.
It's really a no win situation. No matter what is contained in what you reveal, it will be twisted by your competitors. If it is a low overall figure; you will be seen as 'weak'. If you have one or two heavy contributors; you will be seen as 'being in the pocket of'.
Unless EVERYONE does it or a law applies to everyone, then it is unrealistic to expect any to submit to it.
The proposed law calls for donations to be revealed on nomination day. This will just cause contributors to hold off until after that date.
The law in place calls for all donations over $100.00 to be disclosed post election. I think that is sufficient and its in line with Prov & Federal laws.
I disagree with the whole "3 year window" for raising campaign funds. I think it too should be cut to a very specific period.
Provincially it is from drop of Writ to 60 days post election date. The same could apply to civic; nomination day to 60 days post election date.