Elections Calgary

For political parties and slates

The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), Local Political Parties and Slates Regulation (LPPSR) and Expense Limits Regulation (ELR) govern the registration, operation and financial administration of local political parties and slates of candidates. Those wishing to form a local political party or slate should refer to the LAEA, and associated regulations for complete details and obtain legal advice regarding the full extent of their obligations.

The Government of Alberta is piloting local political parties (LPPs) and slates in Calgary and Edmonton for the 2025 General Election. Learn about what local political parties and slates are and their registration and legislative requirements.

 

What are local political parties and slates

What is a local political party?

A “local political party” is defined in the Local Authorities Election Act as an organization one of whose fundamental purposes is to participate in public affairs by endorsing one or more candidates in a local jurisdiction and supporting their election.

No local political party and no person acting on behalf of a local political party shall accept financial contributions or incur campaign expenses unless the local political party is registered with Elections Calgary.

Local political parties may only participate in municipal council elections. They cannot participate in school board trustee elections.

What is a slate?

A slate is defined in the Local Political Parties and Slates Regulation as a group of two or more candidates whose fundamental purpose is to support the election of the slate’s candidate members.

Slates cannot accept financial contributions

Slates may only participate in municipal council elections. They cannot participate in school board trustee elections.

Candidate affiliation with a local political party or slate

A candidate may:

  • be selected for endorsement as an official candidate of a local political party,
  • run as part of a slate, or
  • run as an independent candidate.

Information for local political parties and slates

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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