Chip Wilson fined over provincial election sign on Vancouver property

Elections BC fined former Lululemon CEO Chip Wilson $600 for not registering as a third-party advertising sponsor for political signs outside his Point Grey home. The signs, which criticized Premier David Eby, gained significant visibility during the 2024 provincial election, leading to the penalty. Wilson acknowledged to investigators that he created the signs himself but still did not meet the registration requirements. Eby addressed Wilson's tax complaints during a campaign stop, asserting that increased property taxes on homes over $3 million support public services. Wilson has two weeks to request a review of the investigation behind the fine; otherwise, he has 39 days to pay it.

Elections BC emphasized that engaging a third party for sign creation would classify Wilson as a sponsor of election advertising. Despite his considerable wealth, Elections BC encouraged him to seek relief from the BC Supreme Court. This case highlights the complexities of election advertising regulations and the responsibilities of individuals involved.