Contribution, Expenses and Disclosures

A contributor (i.e., individual, corporation, trade union or employee organization) may contribute to more than one third party advertiser. However, their contribution(s) may not exceed $5,000 in total.

All advertisers must provide any contributor, regardless of the contribution amount with a receipt.

The LAEA, Part 8 sets out rules for Election Advertising Contributions and Expenses of Third Party Advertisers.

Contribution Disclosure Requirements

All registered Third Party Advertisers must file Form 28 and an Advertising Return Report on or before March 1, 2026.

Note: A report listing for all third party advertising contributions received during the election advertising period is required.

How to Submit Your Contribution Statement

Download and complete the Contribution Statement (Form 28)
Submit the completed Contribution Statement (Form 28) and Advertising Return Report:
- Via email: election@stalbert.ca
- Drop off, mail or courier to the following address:
  City of St. Albert
  Attention: Election Office
  3rd Floor, 5 St. Anne Street
  St. Albert, AB  T8N 3Z9

Advertising Expenses

In accordance with the LAEA (Section 178(1)), all election advertising expenses must be paid from the third party’s advertising account and every registered third party shall appoint a chief financial officer. Expenditures must be authorized by, and all contributions accepted by, the Chief Financial Officer.

All election advertising expenses paid for by a third party from its advertising account must be recorded in its advertising return report which is due on or before March 1, 2026.

Advertising Return Report

In accordance with the LAEA (Section 182), the Advertising Return Report must include:

a financial statement.
a list of all advertising contributions received during the election advertising period.
an election advertising expense limit report.
a list of the time and place of broadcast or publication of the advertisements.
any other supporting information and documents relating to the election advertising return.

This return is due on or before March 1, 2026.

Note: If no advertising expenses were incurred, it must be indicated in the advertising return.

Maintain Records

In accordance with the LAEA (Section 185), a registered third party shall retain all of the records of that registered third party for a period of three years following the date on which the financial statements, returns or reports required under the LAEA for the period to which the records relate are required to be filed.

Please check back regularly as information on this page is subject to change and/or additional information may be posted. This information is provided as a courtesy to candidates and the City of St. Albert is in no way responsible for errors or omissions. Please consult the Local Authorities Election Act as a comprehensive guide to the election and the changes within. It is the responsibility of the candidate to read and understand the legislation and bylaw(s) concerning this election.

Last edited: February 4, 2025

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