Elections Calgary

For third party advertisers

For third party advertisers

Information for third party advertisers (TPA) in Calgary elections

Learn more about who third party advertisers are, registration and legislative requirements when engaging in municipal election advertising.

Recent changes to Alberta election laws affect third party advertisers in the 2025 Calgary election. We’ll provide more information as it becomes available.

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.

Advertising requirements

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.

How to register a TPA 

Third party advertiser information

Note: Information on this website is provided for reference only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. All political participants including candidates, local political parties, slates and third party advertisers are subject to further requirements. Political participants should refer to the Local Authorities Election Act and associated regulations and obtain legal advice regarding the full extent of their obligations.

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