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How political influencers avoid election rules, transparency and consequences

‘We actually have a worse dark money problem in Canada than they do in the U.S.’

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

20 Feb 2026 • 5 min read

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People walk past an Elections Canada sign outside an office in Montreal on April 15, 2025.
Canada Strong and Proud ran thousands of dollars worth of partisan ads during the federal election, but still hasn't filed required financial disclosures for its activity as a registered third party advertiser. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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