Laferriere, who opened his campaign office at 69 Erie Ave. months ago, said he considered the early election call a 'cynical move' by the Conservatives. “'It would give them a chance to out-spend the other political parties under new rules brought in by the Conservative (Un)Fair Elections Act,' Laferriere said. “'Welcome to big money in local politics. And it’s not just Conservative donor money, either. A longer election means higher costs for us, the taxpayers.'” Tax dollars will have to fund Elections Canada offices and staff for twice as long as usual, he contended. “'That’s just not a fiscally responsible choice.'
Brantford Expositor August 3, 2015 http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2015/08/02/brantford-brant-candidates-ready-ready-for-electlion-call