The following can contribute to candidates and local political parties:

• Alberta residents

• Alberta trade unions and employee organizations

• Corporations that do business in Alberta and are not otherwise ineligible as a prohibited organization as defined by the LAEA.

 

What are the contribution limits?

Alberta residents 

Maximum amount that an individual can contribute per calendar year of the campaign period:

• $5,000 for all council candidates (includes mayor and councillor).

• $5,000 for all public school board candidates.

• $5,000 for all separate school board candidates.

• $5,000 for all local political parties.

Alberta corporations, trade unions and employee organizations 

Maximum amount that a corporation, trade union or employee organization can contribute per campaign period (2024 and 2025 combined):

• $5,000 for all council candidates (includes mayor and councillor).

• $5,000 for all public school board candidates.

• $5,000 for all separate school board candidates.

Maximum amount that a corporation, trade union or employee organization can contribute per calendar year of the campaign period:

• $5,000 for all local political parties.

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Funds that do not belong to you

You can only contribute your own funds to a candidate or local political party. You cannot contribute funds that have been given to you by another person or organization to give on their behalf.