A Third-Party Advertiser (TPA) is a registered individual, corporation or group who promotes or opposes a municipal or school board candidate through election advertising.

The 2025 Edmonton Election advertising period runs from May 1 to October 20. During this time, third-party advertisers can accept and spend contributions to publicly support or oppose:

  • A Mayor, City Council, or School Board Trustee candidate
  • An issue that is on the ballot or will be passed through bylaw

Third-party advertisers must register with Edmonton Elections if they plan to spend or accept a minimum of $1,000 to advertise in the 2025 Edmonton Election.

Register of Third-Party Advertisers

Edmonton Elections maintains a Register of Third-Party Advertisers.

Third Party Advertiser Registration Date Registration Status Deregistration Date

Edmonton Elections is not liable or responsible for the content found on third-party websites.

Cancellations

Registration of a third-party advertiser may be cancelled:

  • At the request of the third-party advertiser
  • For failure to file its report of advertising contributions or advertising return

Registration Process

Eligibility

Third-party advertisers must be one of the following:

  • An individual who resides in Alberta
  • A group, as defined in the Local Authorities Election Act and whose members all reside in Alberta
  • A corporation that carries out business in Alberta
  • An Alberta trade union or Alberta employee organization

Any changes to the registered information, such as an update to group membership, must be reported to Edmonton Elections within 30 days. Updates can be sent by email to elections@edmonton.ca.

Third-party advertisers already registered with the provincial government – meaning that they are active in more than 10 jurisdictions – do not need to register with Edmonton Elections.

How to Register a TPA

Complete and submit the Registration of a Third Party (Form 27) to Edmonton Elections.

Groups must also provide the following:

  • Resolution: A copy of a passed resolution confirming an intention to act as a third-party advertiser. This may be in the form of certified meeting minutes.
  • Membership List: A list of the principal officers or principal members, with full names, mailing addresses (including postal codes), emails and phone numbers.

Corporations must provide the following:

  • Proof of Alberta Registration: A document verifying the official registration of the corporation in Alberta. This may include a certificate of incorporation issued by a registry in Alberta, a corporate registry search report, or the articles of incorporation.

A third party with a governing body must also provide a copy of a resolution authorizing the third party to incur election advertising expenses.

Submitting an Application

Applications can be submitted anytime by email, postal mail, or in person. The 2025 Edmonton Election advertising period is from May 1 to October 20.

Appointment Scheduling:
Email the Edmonton Elections team to schedule an appointment for package drop-off.

Package Drop-Off:
Registration packages for third-party advertisers must be submitted in person by appointment only at the following location:

Edmonton Elections will review the application within 10 business days and confirm its eligibility.

Financing

Contribution Limits

 Contribution Limit
Individuals$5,000 per election advertising period to each registered third party
Corporation, trade union or Alberta employee organization$5,000 per election advertising period to each registered third party

Expense limit

 May 1 - Oct 20, 2025
Third-Party Advertiser Expense Limit$505,449.50

For the 2025 Edmonton Election, all third-party advertisers must submit a Third-Party Advertising Contribution Statement and an election advertising return by March 2, 2026. Failure to file a completed statement on time will result in a mandatory late filing fee of $500.

All statements must be signed by the third-party advertiser’s registered Chief Financial Officer and must disclose all donations, whether financial or an in-kind service or item:

  • Total contributions of $250 or less
  • Total contributions over $250
  • Names and addresses of contributors of more than $250

Completed forms can be submitted electronically by email to elections@edmonton.ca or by mail to Edmonton Elections, 16304-114 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5M 3R8. 

Rules for Third-Party Advertisers

Third-party advertisers must comply with the advertising guidelines for local elections established by Municipal Affairs.

Third-party advertisers cannot:

  • Be affiliated with any candidates, parties or slates
  • Collude or cooperate with candidates, parties or slates
  • Be a registered charity or publicly funded body, including health agency, post-secondary institutions and municipality

Related Documents

Register of Third-Party Advertisers and Contribution Statement Publication Policy Statement

Contact Us

Edmonton Elections

Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Closed

Email  elections@edmonton.ca

Phone  780-496-8008

Address  16304 114 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5M 3R8

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