22 (1) Political advertising constitutes a contribution for the purposes of this Act if, (a)  it promotes a registered party, the nomination of a registered nomination contestant, the election of a registered candidate or the leadership of a registered leadership contestant; (b)  it is provided or arranged for by a person, organization or entity in coordination with the party, contestant or candidate, or the registered constituency association of the candidate; and (c)  its value as determined under section 21 is more than $100. 2016, c. 22, s. 16 (1). Cost (2) Clause (1) (c) applies to, (a)  a single political advertisement whose value is more than $100; and (b)  two or more political advertisements whose aggregate value is more than $100, if they, (i)  appear during the same calendar year, and (ii)  are provided or arranged for by the same person. 2016, c. 22, s. 16 (1). Campaign expense (3) A contribution described in subsection (1) that is made during an election campaign constitutes a campaign expense of the party or candidate promoted. 2016, c. 22, s. 16 (1). Exception (4) Subsection (1) does not apply to political advertising that is provided by a broadcasting undertaking without charge in accordance with the Broadcasting Act (Canada).  1998, c. 9, s. 62. Identification (5) No person, registered party or registered constituency association shall cause a political advertisement to appear without providing the following information to the broadcaster or publisher, in writing: 1.  The name of the person, registered party or registered constituency association who is causing the political advertisement to appear. 2.  The name, business address and telephone number of the individual who deals with the broadcaster or publisher on behalf of the person or entity mentioned in paragraph 1. 3.  The name of any other person, registered party or registered constituency association who is sponsoring or paying for the political advertisement. 2016, c. 22, s. 16 (2). Same (6) No broadcaster or publisher shall allow a political advertisement to appear without ensuring compliance with subsection (5).  1998, c. 9, s. 62. Records (7) The broadcaster or publisher of a political advertisement shall maintain records for a period of two years after the date the political advertisement appeared and shall permit the public to inspect the records during normal office hours.  1998, c. 9, s. 62. Same (8) A record maintained under subsection (7) shall contain the following: 1.  The information provided under subsection (5). 2.  A copy of the political advertisement, or the means of reproducing it for inspection. 3.  A statement of the charge made for its appearance.  1998, c. 9, s. 62. Information to be included in political advertisement (9) A political advertisement in any medium shall name, (a)  the person, registered party, registered constituency association or other organization or entity who is causing it to appear; and (b)  any other person, registered party, registered constituency association or other organization or entity who is sponsoring or paying for it. 2016, c. 22, s. 16 (3). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1998, c. 9, s. 62 - 01/01/1999 2016, c. 22, s. 16 (1-3)
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