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Is advertising allowed on election day? For some reason I thought it wasn't... unless that's a federal law.  
 
I only ask because I'm watching CTV Winnipeg and have seen several PC ads every hour this morning. No NDP ads... just PC.

JR said "Is advertising allowed on election day? For some reason I thought it wasn't... unless that's a federal law.     I only ask because I'm watching CTV Winnipeg and have seen several PC ads every hour this morning. No NDP ads... just PC. "

I do believe you are onto something here JR - very interesting yet again - for some reason the PC's feel they have their own unique set of rules - smh [Are the boulevard signs still up in Brandon??]

I saw those ads too and thought the same so I emailed Elections Manitoba. The act was changed in 1991 to allow advertising on election day.  
 
Here is the exact reply I recieved:  
Changes to The Broadcast Act (1991) eliminated the blackout period for political advertising. For more information, contact the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), at 204 983-6306 (Winnipeg callers), or toll free: 1-877-249-2782 (outside Winnipeg).  
Please note:  
- Campaigning can occur on election day as long as it is not conducted in the voting place or at ground level within a 50 metre (164 ft.) radius of the entrance to a voting place.  
 
- Literature, signs, posters or other documents about candidates, parties or issues cannot be posted within 50 metres (164 ft.) of the entrance to a building with a voting place.  
 
- Only election officials are permitted to post election-related notices near the voting place on election day.

It wasn't changed. Seems now the signs stay up for weeks longer than they need to be, if they get picked up at all in some cases.  
 
I think like a lot of Manitobans, I am just sick of this election and look forward to it being over. The NDP started their campaign far earlier than the actual call date and seems like it is really dragged out.  
 
Might have something to do with non stop media coverage of both our recent Federal and now Provincial election, Saskatchewan's that just ended, and the ridiculous process South of the Border.  
 
I sure find myself shutting off the TV and not reading news sites as much any longer -I have just had enough of it all....

<sigh> I've had enough. As much as it pains me, I'm not even going to vote this time around. There is no lesser of the two evils and the other parties won't even have a snowball's chance in hell in this part of the province. I need crutches to get around and can't drive, so it's just too much bother to cast a vote that won't matter. (I never thought I'd say something like that...)

BTW... thanks for clearing the ad regulations up for me Deb.

whatthewhat said "    JR said "Is advertising allowed on election day? For some reason I thought it wasn't... unless that's a federal law.     I only ask because I'm watching CTV Winnipeg and have seen several PC ads every hour this morning. No NDP ads... just PC. " I do believe you are onto something here JR - very interesting yet again - for some reason the PC's feel they have their own unique set of rules - smh [Are the boulevard signs still up in Brandon??] "

they are all advertising today, signs are still up, the PCs don't have their own unique set of rules......

Johnbisonbear said "    whatthewhat said "    JR said "Is advertising allowed on election day? For some reason I thought it wasn't... unless that's a federal law.     I only ask because I'm watching CTV Winnipeg and have seen several PC ads every hour this morning. No NDP ads... just PC. " I do believe you are onto something here JR - very interesting yet again - for some reason the PC's feel they have their own unique set of rules - smh [Are the boulevard signs still up in Brandon??] " they are all advertising today, signs are still up, the PCs don't have their own unique set of rules...... "

I call 'em as I see 'em. Watched CTV for about 3 hours this morning. Saw dozens of election ads and every.single.one of them was for the PC party.

JR said "    Johnbisonbear said "    whatthewhat said "    JR said "Is advertising allowed on election day? For some reason I thought it wasn't... unless that's a federal law.     I only ask because I'm watching CTV Winnipeg and have seen several PC ads every hour this morning. No NDP ads... just PC. " I do believe you are onto something here JR - very interesting yet again - for some reason the PC's feel they have their own unique set of rules - smh [Are the boulevard signs still up in Brandon??] " they are all advertising today, signs are still up, the PCs don't have their own unique set of rules...... " I call 'em as I see 'em. Watched CTV for about 3 hours this morning. Saw dozens of election ads and every.single.one of them was for the PC party. "

that must mean they have received lots of cash donations then? Lots of support?

MrD said " The best thing about Election Day.   Finally, no more commercials on tv, no more flyers in the mail, no more lawn signs, and no more people knocking on my door. "

And that post earns a thumbs up for best reply in the thread!

JR said "    Johnbisonbear said "    whatthewhat said "    JR said "Is advertising allowed on election day? For some reason I thought it wasn't... unless that's a federal law.     I only ask because I'm watching CTV Winnipeg and have seen several PC ads every hour this morning. No NDP ads... just PC. " I do believe you are onto something here JR - very interesting yet again - for some reason the PC's feel they have their own unique set of rules - smh [Are the boulevard signs still up in Brandon??] " they are all advertising today, signs are still up, the PCs don't have their own unique set of rules...... " I call 'em as I see 'em. Watched CTV for about 3 hours this morning. Saw dozens of election ads and every.single.one of them was for the PC party. "

Its true - it was only the slacky PC's who have been advertising - Pallister wasn't even available all day for an interview - WTH is up with that????

JR said "    MrD said " The best thing about Election Day.   Finally, no more commercials on tv, no more flyers in the mail, no more lawn signs, and no more people knocking on my door. " And that post earns a thumbs up for best reply in the thread! "

Now that both Sask and Man elections are over all the strong winds that the politicians have been blowing around will make for calm and sunny days ahead.