By Gary McKinnon

Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan demands a crackdown on PACs

Jun 22, 2017 | 9:41 AM

CALGARY- Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan is demanding the government introduce strict regulations for political action committees (PACs) to stop unscrupulous right-wing fundraising.

Khan states Jason Kenney’s conservatives set up a PAC called “Alberta Can’t Wait” that has apparently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support his PC leadership campaign.

He says Kenney has reneged on a campaign pledge to release donors’ names and be transparent about expenditures.

Former Progressive Conservative President Katherine O’Neill is the Executive Director of a new PAC called “Alberta Together.”

She claims it has already raised $100,000 and is working towards $500,000 to support the creation of a new party for disaffected PCs.

Appetite for Instruction

Youth rock band fundraiser just a few weeks away

16h ago

Significant rainfall

Special weather statement issued for Red Deer

May 29, 2026

lukaszuk visits red deer sunday

Thomas Lukaszuk speaks with The Everything Red Deer Podcast

May 29, 2026

Alberta Together is hosting a meeting in Red Deer this Saturday.

“We need bold action to reduce the impact of big money on Alberta politics,” says Khan.

“Unregulated third-party fundraising and spending are corrupting the democratic process.”

Khan is proposing strict regulations, including the banning of corporate and union donations to PACs, setting donation limits, and making donations to PACs above $250 and PAC expenditures

transparent to the public.

“Alberta has the opportunity to be a national leader in democratic accountability and electoral finance reform.

“This NDP Government should not abdicate its responsibility to ensure our democracy cannot be bought.”

(Gary McKinnon)

by Gary McKinnon

Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan demands a crackdown on PACs

What's Trending