2025 Edmonton Election - Campaign Finance Requirements - Virtual Information Session

This virtual information session hosted by Edmonton Elections on February 8, 2025, focused on campaign finance requirements for the upcoming 2025 Edmonton municipal election. The session detailed the rules and limits on campaign contributions and expenses for candidates, slates, and local political parties, including individual and corporate donation limits. It emphasized the new annual campaign disclosure statement requirements, with candidates required to file statements for both 2024 and 2025 contributions and expenses. The session also covered the importance of timely and accurate filing of campaign finance disclosure forms by the March 3, 2025 deadline, noting penalties such as a $500 late fee and potential ineligibility to run if filings are not submitted. Candidates were reminded of their responsibilities to track contributions and expenses carefully and to use the official forms provided by Edmonton Elections. The session concluded with a Q&A addressing common concerns about form submission and compliance.