Filing disclosure statements for local political parties and slates
Required disclosure statements
As required by the Local Political Parties and Slates Regulation (LPPSR), registered local political parties and slates are required to file the following disclosure statements:
Campaign period
For a general election, the campaign period begins on Jan. 1 of the year immediately following a general election and ends on Dec. 31 after the next general election.
- The campaign period for the 2025 General Election ended on Dec. 31, 2025.
- The campaign period for the 2029 General Election began on Jan. 1, 2026, and ends on Dec. 31, 2029.
Important deadlines
| LPPSR section | Reporting period | Filing deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (1) |
For local political parties: For contributions received and expenses incurred. For slates: For shared expenses. |
March 1 of each year. *On or before 4:30 p.m. on March 2, 2026. |
*Note: When a legislative deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline to submit to Elections Calgary becomes 4:30 p.m. the next business day.
What if there are no contributions or expenses?
If you did not receive contributions or incurred expenses, please notify us by email at candidates@calgary.ca before the deadline.
Registered local political parties and slates are responsible for ensuring that their disclosure statements are accurate and submitted on time. Also, they are responsible for City of Calgary late filing fees or Election Commissioner of Alberta administrative penalties, if applicable.
A local political party or slate whose registration is cancelled is still required to submit disclosure statements.
How to file a disclosure statement
Step 1: Complete the disclosure statement
Download a copy of the Disclosure Statement form for registered local political parties or slates.
Forms for disclosures due on March 1:
- Financial disclosure form for local political parties
- Financial disclosure form for slates
- Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement Form (PDF - fillable)
Step 2: Provide additional documents, if applicable.
A complete disclosure statement includes the form, contributions and expenses lists, and any amendments.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Contributions list |
Provide a list of each contribution exceeding $50. The list must include:
|
| Itemized expenses list |
Provide an itemized list of expenses (or shared expenses in the case of slates), including paid and unpaid amounts. |
| Review engagement report |
A review engagement by a chartered professional accountant must be filed with the disclosure statement if:
A “review engagement” is defined in the Chartered Professional Accountants Act. |
| Itemized list of any transfers made between an endorsed candidate and a registered local political party. |
List of the source and amount of each transfer. |
| Supplementary statements to a disclosure statement. |
If you become aware of any information reported in your disclosure statements or review engagement that has changed or not been completely or accurately disclosed, you must file an update within 30 days of becoming aware of the change.
Deficit amendments must also be filed if you report a campaign deficit. The amendment must show that the deficit has been handled as legislated in the LAEA and is due within 30 days of the end of the 60-day limit provided. |
Step 3: File with Elections Calgary
You must submit your disclosure statement on or before the deadline.
There are two ways to submit your disclosure statements to Elections Calgary:
1) In-person: The Elections Calgary office is located at 2340 22 St. N.E. (2nd floor).
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2) Mail or courier: Submit by mail or courier. Please consider mailing time. Elections Calgary must receive the disclosure statement by the deadline. Mailing dates or postmarks do not qualify as meeting legislative deadlines.
For regular or registered mail:
City of Calgary
Attn: Elections Calgary, Mailcode #207
P.O. Box 2100, Station "M"
Calgary, AB T2P 2M5
For couriers and deliveries:
City of Calgary central mailroom
Attn: Elections Calgary, Mailcode #207
825 Third St. S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 5E6
Note: Disclosure statements must be submitted in person at the Elections Calgary office or by mail. Digital submissions sent by email will not be accepted.
Campaign deficit
Deficits must be eliminated within 60 days after filing with Elections Calgary. A registered local political party may accept contributions within the 60-day period to eliminate the deficit. Contributions must not exceed $5,000 from any individual, corporation, trade union or employee organization.
An amended disclosure showing that the deficit has been eliminated, must be filed within 30 days after the expiration of the 60-day period within which the deficit must be eliminated.
Additional information
Records maintenance
Local political parties and slates must keep records of contributions and campaign expenses for a period of three years following Election Day.
Public access to disclosure documents for local political parties and slates
- Disclosure statements will be made available online.
- Members of the public may view disclosure statements in person, under supervision, at the Elections Calgary office.
- Mailing addresses will be blacked out from documents before they are made available to the public.
- If you have questions about public access, contact Elections Calgary.
