Election Commissioner

In Alberta, the Election Commissioner has the authority to investigate violations, or potential violations, of Part 5.1 Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure and Part 8 Third Party Advertising of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) as well as potential breaches of the Alberta Senate Election Act (ASEA).

Complaints in relation to Parts 5.1 or Part 8 of the LAEA, or any complaint in relation to the ASEA, should be directed to their attention. 

The LAEA requires a local jurisdiction, a returning officer or the Registrar to refer any complaint or allegation, or any act or omission that may constitute a violation of Part 5.1 or Part 8 of the LAEA, to the Election Commissioner within a reasonable time period.

Submit a complaint to the Election Commissioner

You will be asked to provide:

• Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
• A factual description of matters related to your complaint including events, dates, individual(s) involved, circumstances, and the action or inaction that you believe may be an offence.
• Copies of any documents that you believe are relevant.

How to submit a complaint:

• By using the Elections Alberta online complaint form (preferred)
• By mail

Elections Alberta
Compliance and Enforcement Unit
100, 11510 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, AB
T5G 2Y5

• By email - Send your complaint and all relevant documents and materials to complaints@elections.ab.ca

• Phone - Call the Compliance and Enforcement Unit directly at 780-644.-250 or toll free 310-0000 then 780-644-1250

For more information about the Election Commissioner, complaints and investigations, visit the Elections Alberta website.