Contributions and Expenses

Campaign Contributions and Expenses

Contribution Limits

A campaign contribution is defined in the Local Authorities Election Act as "any money, personal property, real property or service that is provided to or for the benefit of a candidate's election campaign without fair market value compensation from that candidate." (Section 147.1(1)(c))

Contributions can be accepted from an individual or a corporation that is based in Alberta.

Candidates must submit their Notice of Intent form before accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses.

A bank account must be opened in the candidate's name.