New for the 2025 general municipal election, candidates must file a "Campaign disclosure statement" form with the Election Office each year if contributions were received in the previous year. In an election year, candidates must also file a disclosure statement if contributions were collected between January 1 - July 31 of that year. Deadlines are:
The following forms must be filed at the Election Office on or before the deadlines set out above:
New for the 2025 general municipal election is the Expense Limits Regulation. Candidates should review the following materials and ensure they comply with the Regulation:
For the 2025 election, expense limits for candidates in Strathcona County are set out in the table below:
Candidates are required to issue a receipt for every contribution. For your convenience, the Election Office has developed a receipt template in accordance with the requirements of the Local Authorities Election Act.
Contribution limits
Rules for campaign contributions are set out in Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA).
Contributors are responsible for ensuring that they are not prohibited from contributing and that their contribution does not exceed the limits, but
candidates and/or their representatives must make every reasonable effort to advise prospective contributors of the rules in Part 5.1 of the LAEA.
Candidates must file a "Campaign disclosure statement" with the Election Office each year if contributions were received in the previous year. In an election year, candidates must also file a disclosure statement if contributions were collected between January 1 - July 31 of that year. Deadlines are:
Election Office Legislative, Legal and Procurement 3rd Floor East Wing, Community Centre, 401 Festival Lane Phone: 780-400-3800 Email: election@strathcona.ca
Last updated: Friday, November 14, 2025 Page ID: 52301