More fines levied in connection to Callaway UCP leadership campaign

The same day the provincial election was called in Alberta, the Office of the Election Commissioner announced additional fines in relation to Jeff Callaway'sUCPleadership campaign.

Two fines for Darcy McAllisterare listed on the election commissioner'swebsite. One is $4,000 for funds that were contributed to the Callaway campaign but "furnished" by another person.

A second fine of $4,000 was also handed down to McAllister for furnishing "$4,000 to Maja McAllister, for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway" during the UCP leadership race, the website reads.

The websitedoes not explain McAllister'srelation to the campaign.

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Maja McAllister was also issued a letter of reprimand Tuesdayfor the alleged contribution.

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Previously, Karen Brown was fined $3,500for contributing the sameamount to Callaway's campaign.

The contribution was made "with funds given or furnished by another person," contrary to the Election Finances and Contributions Act,thecommissioner's websitesaid.

Cameron Davies, who co-chaired the Callaway campaign, was fined twice for atotal of $15,000 for obstructing an investigation under the Elections Finances and Contributions Disclosure act.

Since that fine was levied, Davies was interviewed by CBC inrelation to his work with the Callaway campaign and apparent cooperation betweenthe Jason Kenneyand Callawaycampaign teams to target rival Brian Jean.

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A letter of reprimand was also issued by the commissionerMonday against a political contributor named David Ruiz. According to the website, he contributed $3,000 to theCallawaycampaign "with funds given or furnished by another person."

Albertans will head to the polls April 16.

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