Disclosure requirements

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 an interim disclosure statement if contributions were collected between January 1 - July 31 of that year.

Deadlines are:

  • March 1, 2026 for contributions received at any time in 2025.
  • March 1, 2027 for contributions received at any time in 2026.
  • March 1, 2028 for contributions received at any time in 2027.
  • March 1, 2029 for contributions received at any time in 2028.
  • September 30, 2029 for contributions received between January 1 - July 30, 2029.
  • March 1, 2030 for contributions received at any time in 2029.

The following forms must be filed at the Election Office on or before the deadlines set out above:

Campaign expense limits

Candidates should review the following materials and ensure they comply with the Expense Limits Regulation:

For the 2029 election, expense limits for candidates in Strathcona County are set out in the table below.

Expense limits for candidates for Councillor
First two years of campaign period (2026-2027) $0
Year before a general election (2028) $10,000
Year of a general election (2029) $20,000
Expense limits for candidates for Mayor
First two years of campaign period (2026-2027) $0
Year before a general election (2028) $51,914.50
Year of a general election (2029) $103,829

Campaign contributions

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

Campaign contribution limits are established by section 147.2 of the Local Authorities Election Act.

Note: the limits below are overall totals, not per candidate. 

Contributor Limit Time period
Individual - Alberta resident $5,000 January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Individual - Alberta resident $5,000 January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
Individual - Alberta resident $5,000 January 1, 2028 - December 31, 2028
Individual - Alberta resident $5,000 January 1, 2029 - December 31, 2029
Corporations (except prohibited organization), Alberta trade unions and Alberta employee organizations $5,000 January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029
Candidate - contribution to self $10,000 January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2029

Common questions

Election Office
Legislative, Legal and Procurement
3rd Floor East Wing, Community Centre, 401 Festival Lane
Phone: 780-400-3800
Email: election@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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