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.

Third Party Advertising Contribution Statement and Election Advertising Return

There are a number of important regulations regarding the disclosure of election advertising contributions and expenses that registered Third Party Advertisers must adhere to in order to satisfy their legislated obligations. These are described in the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), in particular Part 8: Third Party Advertising.

Third Party Advertisers who are registered with the City of Edmonton are required by Sections 180(2) and 182(1) of the LAEA to file Form 28: Third Party Advertising Contribution Statement and an accompanying election advertising return with Edmonton Elections by March 1, 2022.

Third Party Advertisers are encouraged to refer to sections 180 and 182 of the LAEA to review the complete extent of their legislated obligation.

Completed documentation can be submitted to Edmonton Elections via:

  • E-mail: elections@edmonton.ca - scan of the original Form 28, signed by the Chief Financial Officer, and complete election advertising return.
  • Mail: Edmonton Elections, 16304-114 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T5M 3R8 - original Form 28, signed by the Chief Financial Officer, and complete election advertising return.

As per section 184 of the LAEA, registered TPAs who do not file a completed and signed Form 28 by the legislated deadline must pay a late filing fee of $500.