For third party advertisers
Learn more about who third party advertisers are, registration and legislative requirements when engaging in municipal election advertising.
The election advertising period is May 1 to end of day October 20, 2025.
Third party advertiser registration
Who is a third party advertiser?
A third party advertiser can be an individual, corporation or group but does not include a candidate. A TPA promotes or opposes the election of a candidate or takes a position on an issue that is the subject of a vote on a bylaw or question during the election advertising period.
When should a third party advertiser register?
Registration with Elections Calgary is required when a third party advertiser has incurred (or plans to incur) expenses of at least $1,000 for election advertising or has accepted (or plans to accept) advertising contributions of at least $1,000.
Third party advertiser information
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Elections Calgary maintains a registry of third party advertisers (TPA) who engage in election advertising.
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When to register and the required forms and process.
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Follow guidelines for election adverting dos and don'ts.
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Rules for election advertising contributions and expenses of third party advertisers.
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Disclosure and record-keeping requirements for third party advertisers.