John Buffery was fined $925 by Elections BC for accepting a $1,250 contribution from Baldface Lodge. Elections BC investigator Adam Barnes said Buffery was contacted in June 2023 about a $3,209 deficit between expenses and income reported on his final disclosure statement. Elections BC notified Buffery the Baldface contribution was prohibited and requested he file a supplementary report correcting his disclosure. Buffery was told his failure to show evidence that the Baldface contribution had been returned left Elections BC to proceed with penalties. Elections BC fined him a total of $925 – $550 for taking the money and $375 for failing to return it promptly.