P.E.I. Liberal bill would make the governing party pay back the cost of political government ads

In Prince Edward Island, a law stops the government from using public money for some political ads. For example, these ads cannot show cabinet ministers. Cabinet ministers are the premier's top team. In October, the auditor general said a government video broke this law. The auditor general checks government spending. The video showed Premier Rob Lantz and Finance Minister Jill Burridge. Liberal leader Hal Perry wants a change. The governing party would have to pay back the cost of such ads. Members of the legislature discussed the bill on November 4, but they did not vote. Lantz accepts the finding.