Kinder Morgan has had to pull its advertisements for its future Trans Mountain pipeline expansion during the federal election campaign.
The complaint
This came about after Kennedy Stewart 海角吃瓜网� a British Columbian New Democrat who wishes to be re-elected 海角吃瓜网� complained about numerous adverts being printed within local papers.
The reason?
Deeming it an unfair playing field, Stewart wrote to Canada海角吃瓜网檚 Elections Commissioner stating if companies wish to promote a position on an election issue then it is required to register with Elections Canada as a third-party adviser subject to spending limits.
Though a decision has not been made yet, Stewart has been assured that the Deputy Commissioner is looking into it.
Actions taken by Kinder Morgan
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