From February 13 until the provincial election on May 12, 2009 much of the work of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC will be governed by BC’s Bill 42 – the Election  Amendment Act.

This new provincial law, also known as the ‘Election Gag Law’, defines public communication of commentary on issues that are, or may be associated with, a political party or candidate as ‘election advertising.

Groups like ours are now required to register with Elections BC and report on our  ‘election advertising’ spending.

While we abhor this anti democratic law – we have registered. And … Any Election Advertising on the web site is authorized by the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC, 604-515-5439. Registration # EAS-2009-0024.

You can read more about the requirements of the Act at http://www.elections.bc.ca/index.php/can/adsponsors/

Election Amendment Act BILL 42 — 2008
http://qp.gov.bc.ca/38th4th/1st_read/gov42-1.htm

Any Election Advertising on the web site is authorized by the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC, 604-515-5439. Registration # EAS-2009-0024.