Elections Calgary

How to register a third party advertiser

All third party advertisers (TPAs) engaging in election advertising must adhere to the following requirements as set out by the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Part 8.

Registration

To register a TPA with Elections Calgary:

1. Form 27 - Registration of a Third Party

  • Complete Form 27 - Registration of a Third Party.
  • For groups and corporations, include a list of principal officer(s) or principal members.
  • If the TPA has a governing body (e.g. a board of directors), the application must include a copy of the resolution passed by the governing body authorizing the third party to incur election advertising expenses.

2. Send registration information to Elections Calgary

Eligibility

Third parties eligible to register include:

  • Alberta residents.
  • Alberta trade union or Alberta employee organization.
  • Corporations that carry out business in Alberta.

Third parties ineligible to register are:

  • (a)  A corporation that does not carry on business in Alberta.
  • (b) An individual who is not ordinarily a resident in Alberta.
  • (c) A trade union or employee organization that is not an Alberta trade union or Alberta employee organization.
  • (d) A group where any member of the group is ineligible under (a), (b), or (c).
  • (e) A registered charity.
  • (f) A prohibited corporation as defined in the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act.

Changes to a registration

TPAs must notify Elections Calgary in writing (email is acceptable) of any changes to the required information within 30 days after the change.

Email the details of the change to candidates@calgary.ca. 

Name restrictions

As per LAEA section 163, a TPA will not be allowed to register if its proposed name or abbreviations of the name:

  • Resembles the name of a registered TPA.
  • Resembles the name or nickname of a candidate active in Calgary or anywhere in the province.
  • Resembles the name of a registered TPA whose registration was cancelled or changed since the last election.

Advertising in more than 10 local jurisdictions

As per LAEA section 163, a TPA engaging (or intending to engage) in election advertising in more than 10 local jurisdictions, must register with the Provincial Registrar.

Advertising related to provincial entities

TPAs engaging in advertising related to provincial entities (e.g. MLAs, provincial political parties, provincial elections, Alberta Senate elections) or provincial referendum questions must register with Elections Alberta.

For more information about Elections Alberta TPA requirements, visit Elections Alberta Third Party Advertisers.

Note: Information on this website is provided for reference only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. All political participants including candidates, local political parties, slates and third party advertisers are subject to further requirements. Political participants should refer to the Local Authorities Election Act and associated regulations and obtain legal advice regarding the full extent of their obligations.

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