Rules for Media during Provincial Election

Hello,

In preparation for the 40^th Provincial General Election,  http://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/2013-election-calendar.pdf ,  it is important that media organizations are aware of their obligations under British Columbia’s Election Act.

Please review Elections BC’s Media Obligations under the Election Act (862 (12/11)).  http://www.elections.bc.ca/docs/guidebooks/862.pdf   This guide explains the sections of the Act that apply to the media.  In particular, it clarifies the Act’s provisions about election advertising and opinion polls.

Should you have further questions, please contact Greg Macdonald by phone at 250-952-6164 or email at Greg.Macdonald@elections.bc.ca.

Thank you,

Don Main

Communications Manager

Elections BC

Phone: 250-387-1709

Cell: 778-678-0181

Toll-free: 1-800-661-8683 / TTY 1-888-456-5448

Fax: 250-387-3578

Location: Suite 100 - 1112 Fort Street, Victoria

Email: Don.Main@elections.bc.ca

Website: elections.bc.ca

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