Election Finance Statement
Filing Election Finance Statements
Once the election is over, all registered candidates must file a simple Election Finance Statement
with the City Clerk.
Requirements:
All registered candidates must file an Election Finance Statement. This includes elected candidates and unelected candidates (those who were registered but never nominated, those who withdrew, or those who were not elected). Registered candidates must still file a statement even if no contributions were accepted or no expenses were incurred.
Candidates’ statements are available for public inspection at your municipal office.
The statements must include:
• All contributions received and expenses incurred
• The name, residential address and contribution of anyone who contributed more than $250
• An itemized list of campaign expenses
• The contributions and expenses relating to any fundraising event
• Details of any loan made to the candidate for the purpose of the election campaign including the name of the financial institution that made the loan, principal amount of the loan, interest rate on the loan and the terms of repayment
• Any other information required by the municipality.
Any surplus showing on a candidate’s Election Finance Statement must be turned over to the
municipality. The municipality will return the funds to the candidate if the individual registers as a candidate in the next general election. If the individual chooses not to run, the money will be transferred into
the general funds of the municipality.
Deadlines for Filing Election Finance Statements:
There are strict deadlines for filing the Election Finance Statement. The deadline is established in
your municipality’s Campaign Expenses and Contribution Bylaw, but must be no later than 210
days after Election Day:
FILING DEADLINE: May 27, 2027
Registered candidates must file their Election Finance Statement on time or face penalties. Elected candidates who do not file on time will not be allowed to sit on council or may be disqualified from council.
Candidates who were not nominated, withdrew or who were not elected, and fail to file
will not be allowed to run for council until after the 2030 general municipal election.