Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton, Canada

The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, competing in the National Hockey League. They are known for their passionate fan base and rich history in the sport.

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Edmonton Oilers' Political Contribution Controversy

The Guardian investigation revealed that among US sports team owners, including those of NHL teams like the Edmonton Oilers, nearly 95% of political donations have gone to Republican causes. This heavy skew towards one political direction raises concerns about supporting authoritarian agendas.

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NOV

05

2024

Edmonton Oilers' Political Contribution Controversy
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The Guardian investigation revealed that among US sports team owners, including those of NHL teams like the Edmonton Oilers, nearly 95% of political donations have gone to Republican causes. This heavy skew towards one political direction raises concerns about supporting authoritarian agendas.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

The article highlights that sports team owners, including those of NHL franchises like the Edmonton Oilers, have disproportionately donated to Republican causes (about 94.5%). This level of political financial influence is indicative of support for authoritarian-leaning policies, and it contributes to undermining democratic processes.

US sports owners make huge political donations. Which party does your team’s give to?
JAN

24

2016

Oilers Pride Tape Initiative for Inclusive Sports
35.72

The Edmonton Oilers became the first NHL team to use Pride Tape, promoting inclusiveness and support for LGBTQ rights. This initiative represents a positive stance against discriminatory practices and authoritarian ideologies by publicly affirming human rights and community diversity, aligning with anti-fascist values.
+90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 20

The Oilers' adoption of Pride Tape is a positive example of supporting human rights and diversity. By visibly endorsing LGBTQ inclusiveness, the team counters narratives that fuel fascist and authoritarian ideologies. This action falls under the Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices category with a strong commitment to ethical business practices and community engagement.

Oilers become first NHL team to use Pride Tape
JAN

08

2013

Investigation of Daryl Katz's Political Donations
-20.49

An investigation by Elections Alberta is probing large cash donations made by Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz, his family members, and business associates to the governing Alberta Progressive Conservative Party, raising concerns about potential breaches of election finance laws and undue corporate political influence which may support authoritarian practices.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 20

The investigation revealed that Daryl Katz, owner of the Edmonton Oilers, along with his family and executives, made unusually large cash donations to the ruling Progressive Conservative Party, potentially circumventing donation limits and raising concerns about corporate influence in politics. From an anti-fascist perspective, such actions are concerning as they may bolster authoritarian tendencies by providing disproportionate influence to politically motivated entities.

Katz political donations to be probed by retired judge
OCT

25

2012

Oilers Owner's Controversial $430K Political Donation
-22.94

Billionaire Edmonton Oilers owner Daryl Katz was reported to have given $430,000 to the Alberta Progressive Conservatives during the spring election, raising serious concerns about the influence of large political donations and potential breaches of campaign financing rules. The donation, broken into smaller amounts to bypass limits, exemplifies how corporate wealth can be used to sway political outcomes and undermine democratic processes.
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Public and Political Behavior

March 20

The reported donation by Oilers owner Daryl Katz to the Alberta Progressive Conservatives, achieved through splitting contributions to bypass legal limits, directly illustrates problematic political influence via corporate wealth. This event reflects a concerning entanglement between corporate interests and partisan politics, enabling a concentration of political power that aligns with authoritarian practices. Such actions contribute to undermining democratic accountability and transparency.

Billionaire Oilers owner Katz gave $430,000 to Alberta PCs