Campaign expense limits
New for the 2025 general municipal election is the Expense Limits Regulation. Candidates should review the following materials and ensure they comply with the Regulation:
- Expense limits regulation (187.5Â KB)
- Municipal Affairs Alberta fact sheet - expense limits regulation (441.0Â KB)
For the 2025 election, expense limits for candidates in Strathcona County are set out in the table below:
| Expense limits for candidates for Councillor | |
| Year before a general election (2024) | $10,000 |
| Year of a general election (2025) | $20,000 |
| Expense limits for candidates for Mayor | |
| Year before a general election (2024) | $49,612.50 |
| Year of a general election (2025) | $99,225 |
Campaign contributions
Candidates are required to issue a receipt for every contribution. For your convenience, the Election Office has developed a receipt template in accordance with the requirements of the Local Authorities Election Act.
Contribution limits
| Contributor | Limit | Time period |
|---|---|---|
| Individual - Alberta resident | $5,000 | October 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024 |
| Individual - Alberta resident | $5,000 | January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 |
| Corporations (except prohibited organization), Alberta trade unions and Alberta employee organizations | $5,000 | October 31, 2024 - December 31, 2025 |
| Candidate - contribution to self | $10,000 | October 31, 2024 - December 31, 2025 |
Election Office
3rd Floor North Wing, Community Centre, 401 Festival Lane
Phone: 780-400-3800
Email: election@strathcona.ca
