2025 Edmonton Election - Election Advertising - Virtual Information Session

This virtual information session hosted by Edmonton Elections on April 16, 2025, focused on election advertising rules and regulations for the upcoming 2025 Edmonton municipal election. The session provided detailed guidance on third-party advertisers (TPAs), including registration requirements, spending limits, and advertising guidelines. Key procurement-related points included the $500,000 expense limit for TPAs per local jurisdiction, registration procedures, and disclosure obligations. The session also clarified what constitutes election advertising, including paid social media posts, and emphasized transparency through a publicly accessible register of TPAs. Enforcement measures and penalties for non-compliance were also discussed, along with the complaint process handled by Alberta's Election Commissioner.