On April 25, 2024, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act. The bill proposes changes to two pieces of legislation concerning municipal elections and governance: the Municipal Government Act and the Local Authorities Election Act. If passed, the province anticipates that these changes will come into force immediately upon royal assent.
The Canadian Securities Administrators CSA are currently seeking public comment on proposed amendments and changes to the disclosure requirements for reporting issuers not listed on the TSX Venture Exchange or the Canadian Securities Exchange.
With the next provincial election in Alberta scheduled for May 29, 2023, anyone considering making a financial contribution to a political party or candidate should be aware of the rules governing contributions as outlined in the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act.