Administrative Penalties
| Name | Violation | Penalty Amount | Date Issued | Date Paid/Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsey Lambert Candidate for Councilor Town of Sylvan Lake 2022 Municipal By Election |
Section 147.84(1) of the LAEA Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement |
$1,000.00 | December 13, 2023 | |
| Abdulhakim Hussein Candidate Alberta Liberal Party 2022 By-Election |
Section 167(c) of the EA Inducing and aiding another person to vote or attempt to vote, when knowing they were not qualified to vote. |
$5,000.00 | November 14, 2023 | |
| Sadia Dhore | Section 167(c) of the EA Inducing and aiding another person to vote or attempt to vote, when knowing they were not qualified to vote. |
$5,000.00 | November 14, 2023 | |
| Greg Boehlke Candidate for Council Rocky View County 2021 Municipal Election |
Section 147.4(1) of the LAEA Failure to disclose total amount of campaign expenses and total amount paid out of candidates own funds. |
$750 | June 27, 2023 | August 3, 2023 |
| Blaine Carlsen Candidate for Council Town of Taber 2021 Municipal Election |
Section 147.84(1) of the LAEA Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement | $1,000 | June 16, 2023 | |
| Leah Wood Candidate for Council Town of Peace River 2021 Municipal Election |
Section 147.84(1) of the LAEA Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement | $750 | June 16, 2023 | |
| Kumar Sharma Candidate for Councillor Ward 03 Calgary 2021 Municipal Election |
Section 147.84(1) of the LAEA Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement |
$1,250 | May 5, 2023 | January 18, 2024 |
| Marilyn Burns Leadership Contestant Ron Malowany Chief Financial Officer, Alberta Advantage Party |
Section 9.2(1) of the EFCDA, Chief Financial Officer failed to notify CEO of a Leadership Contest Section 9.2(4) of the EFCDA, Leadership Contestant failed to file Application for Registration Section 9.2(10) of the EFCDA, Party failed to report the full names of contestants, who withdrew, and who was selected as leader Section 43.02(1) of the EFCDA, Chief Financial Officer failed to file a Leadership Contestant Campaign Return |
$500 | May 2, 2023 | June 29, 2023 |
| Bradley Field Candidate for Mayor City of Calgary 2021 Municipal Election |
Section 147.84(1) of the LAEA Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement |
$1,000 | March 21, 2023 | April 19, 2023 |
| Albertans for Property Rights and Democracy Third Party |
Section 163(1)(a) of the LAEA Third Party failed to register with the local jurisdiction when it planned to incur or has incurred expenses exceeding $1,000 Section 163(1)(b) of the LAEA Third Party failed to register with the local jurisdiction when it planned to accept or has accepted advertising contributions of $1,000 |
$750 | January 6, 2023 | February 10, 2023 |
| Amar Developments Ltd. Third Party |
Section 163(1)(a) of the LAEA Third Party failed to register with the local jurisdiction when it planned to incur or has incurred expenses exceeding $1,000 |
$500 | October 25, 2023 | December 1, 2023 |
| Name | Violation | Penalty Amount | Date Issued | Date Paid/Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel McLean Candidate for Calgary City Council 2021 Municipal Election |
Section 147.2(5) of the LAEA Received several prohibited contributions for a campaign event |
$500 | December 6, 2022 | January 31, 2023 |
| David White Candidate, Freedom Conservative Party 2019 Provincial General Election |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Limitation on Contributions |
$112 | May 16, 2022 | June 15, 2022 |
| Name | Violation | Penalty Amount | Date Issued | Date Paid/Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devinder Toor Nomination Contestant Calgary-Falconridge (2018), UCP Party |
Section 31 of the EFCDA Person other than CFO, accepting contributions. Section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA Accepting a prohibited contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd. in the form of use of real property. Section 41.4(1) of the EFCDA Exceeding the Nomination Contest expense limit. Section 46 of the EFCDA Filed a false Nomination Contest Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer. Section 14(1) of the EFCDA Failure to deposit contributions into the account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer. |
$8,500 | July 27, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| Devinder Toor Candidate Calgary-Falconridge (2019), UCP Party |
Section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA Accepting a prohibited contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd. in the form of the use of real property. Section 41.3(1)(a) of the EFCDA Candidate exceeding expense limit. Section 46 of the EFCDA Filed a false Candidate Campaign Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer. Section 40(1)(a) of the EFCDA Registered Candidate borrowing money from party other than a Financial Institution. Section 14(1) of the EFCDA Failure to deposit contributions into the account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer. |
$6,500 | July 27, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| Sahib Bhakri Chief Financial Officer for Devinder Toor, Nomination Contestant Calgary-Falconridge (2018), UCP Party |
Secton 30(1)(a) of the EFCDA Failure to keep records of revenue and expenses. Section 30(1)(b) of the EFCDA Failure to place contributions in account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer. Section 30(1)(c) of the EFCDA Failure to complete proper receipts. Section 30(1)(c.1) of the EFCDA Failure to vouch for expenses over $25. Section 35(2) of the EFCDA Failure to advise the Chief Electoral Officer of a contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd., a prohibited entity. Section 41.4(1) of the EFCDA Exceeding the Nomination Contestant expense limit. Section 46 of the EFCDA Filed a false Nomination Contest Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer. |
$8,000 | July 27, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| Sahib Bhakri Chief Financial Officer for Devinder Toor, Candidate Calgary-Falconridge (2019), UCP Party |
Section 35(2) of the EFCDA Failure to advise the Chief Electoral Officer of a contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd., a prohibited entity. Section 41.3(1)(a) of the EFCDA Exceeding the Candidate expense limit. Section 30(1)(a) of the EFCDA Failure to keep records of revenue and expenses. Section 30(1)(b) of the EFCDA Failure to place contributions in account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer. Section 30(1)(c.1) of the EFCDA Failure to vouch for expenses over $25. Section 30(1)(c) of the EFCDA Failure to complete proper receipts. Section 46 of the EFCDA Filed a false Candidate Campaign Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer. |
$6,000 | July 27, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| 2082146 Alberta Ltd. and current and former Directors (Abhi Toor, Balmeet Toor, Devinder Toor) in relation to Devinder Toor, Nomination Contestant Calgary-Falconridge (2018), UCP Party |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Make a prohibited contribution to the Devinder Toor Nomination Campaign in the form of the use of real property. |
$2,500 | July 27, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| 2082146 Alberta Ltd. and current and former Directors (Abhi Toor, Balmeet Toor, Devinder Toor) in relation to Devinder Toor, Candidate Calgary-Falconridge (2019), UCP Party |
Section 16(2) of the EFCA Make a prohibited contribution to the Devinder Toor election campaign in the form of the use of real property. |
$2,000 | July 27, 2021 | August 31, 2021 |
| Jeff Walters Nomination Contestant Edmonton-Beverly Clareview (2018), UCP Party |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Knowingly accepted funds, from 5 contributors, contrary to section 34(1) Section 46 of the EFCDA Knowingly made a false financial statement with the Chief Electoral Officer |
$9,000 | June 16, 2021 | July 14, 2021 |
| Karen Nolin Chief Financial Officer for Jeff Walters, Nomination Contestant Edmonton-Beverly Clareview (2018), UCP Party |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA As CFO acting on behalf of Jeff Walters, registered nomination contestant, knowingly accepted funds, from 4 contributors, contrary to section 34(1) Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished funds to 2 persons for the purpose of making a contribution Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to her by another person |
$9,000 | June 16, 2021 | July 14, 2021 |
| Reid Hogan Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to him by another person |
$2,000 | June 16, 2021 | July 9, 2021 |
| Wyatt Hogan Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to him by another person |
$1,500 | June 16, 2021 | July 14, 2021 |
| Bar-N-Ranche Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) Of the EFCDA Made a prohibited contribution of $10,000 to Jeff Walters, registered nomination constestant |
$2,500 | June 16, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
| Zinc Tank Market Research Agency |
Section 135.4(1) of the EA Knowingly transmit to the public on polling day the results of an election survey that had not previously been transmitted |
$500 | June 7, 2021 | July 2, 2021 |
| Steven Thompson Nomination Contestant Edmonton-McClung (2018), UCP Party |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished Funds to 3 persons for the purpose of making a contribution Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Knowingly Accepted Funds, from 3 contributors, contrary to section 34(1) EFCDA Section 46 of the EFCDA Knowingly Made a False Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer |
$8,000 | April 13, 2021 | Application for Appeal, July 27, 2021 Appeal Unsuccessful Penalty Paid, March 9, 2022 |
| Caroline Thompson Chief Financial Officer for Steven Thompson, Nomination Contestant Edmonton-McClung (2018), UCP Party |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA As CFO acting on behalf of Steven Thompson, registered nomination contestant, knowingly accepted funds, contributed by 3 persons, contrary to section 34(1) Section 46 of the EFCDA Knowingly Made a False Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer |
$3,500 | April 13, 2021 | Application for Appeal, July 27, 2021 Appeal Unsuccessful Penalty Paid, March 9, 2022 |
| Jaimie-Lee Wicentowich Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to her by another person |
$1,500 | April 13, 2021 | April 23, 2021 |
| Avaleen Nycz Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to her by another person |
$1,500 | April 13, 2021 | May 12, 2021 |
| Gennady Sergeev Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to him by another person |
$1,500 | April 13, 2021 | May 19, 2021 |
| Name | Violation | Penalty Amount | Date Issued | Date Paid/Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhupinder “Roger” Sarna | Section 45 of the EFCDA and 176 & 177(1) of the EA Obstructed an investigation of the Election Commissioner, thereby committing a Corrupt Practice |
$4,000.00 | July 28, 2020 | Queen’s Bench Court Order to Appear Before the Election Commissioner, issued October 15, 2020 |
| Brenda Cherry Ineligible Voter |
Section 167 and 177(1) of the EA US Citizen, fraudulently voted in the 2019 Provincial General Election, thereby committing a Corrupt Practice |
$1,750.00 | July 24, 2020 | October 6, 2021 |
| Ashish Gill Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $4,000.00 |
$400.00 | June 25, 2020 | August 18, 2020 |
| Freedom Conservative Party Alberta | Section 9.2 (1) and (10) of the EFCDA Failure to File, Leadership Contest |
$500.00 | June 18, 2020 | July 14, 2020 |
Office of the Election Commissioner
| Name | Violation | Penalty Amount | Date Issued | Date Paid/Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McKee Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00 |
$2,000.00 | November 6, 2019 | December 4, 2019 |
| Agropyron Enterprises Ltd. Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Made prohibited contribution of $60,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$8,000.00 | November 1, 2019 | Appeal filed November 29, 2019 Appeal heard September 16, 2022 October 13, 2022 finding and penalty upheld by ABKB Penalty Paid March 6, 2023 |
| Robyn Lore Political Contributor |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Gave or furnished $60,000 to Cameron Davies for the purpose of having him contribute those funds to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$4,000.00 | November 1, 2019 | Appeal filed November 29, 2019 Appeal heard September 16, 2022 October 13, 2022 finding and penalty upheld by ABKB Penalty Paid March 6, 2023 |
| Robyn Lore Political Contributor |
Section 41.42(2) of the EFCDA Colluded with Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, to circumvent or attempt to circumvent a contribution limit |
Penalty Rescinded by ABKB |
November 1, 2019 | Judicial review of administrative penalty – September 21, 2020, Calgary Administrative Penalty rescinded on Appeal, Sept 16, 2022 |
| Robyn Lore Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $60,000 furnished to him by a prohibited entity, Agropyron Enterprises Ltd., for the purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$4,000.00 | November 1, 2019 | Appeal filed November 29, 2019 Appeal heard September 16, 2022 October 13, 2022 finding and penalty upheld by ABKB Penalty Paid March 6, 2023 |
| Energize Alberta Corp. Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Made prohibited contribution of $2,010 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$2,010.00 | October 8, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 |
| Energize Alberta Corp. Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Made prohibited contribution of $2,590 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$2,590.00 | October 8, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 |
| Energize Alberta Corp. Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Made prohibited contribution of $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$3,000.00 | October 8, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 |
| Energize Alberta Corp. Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Made prohibited contribution of $3,900 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$3,900.00 | October 8, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 |
| Energize Alberta Corp. Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Made prohibited contribution of $573.03 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$573.00 | October 8, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 |
| Energize Alberta Corp. Political Contributor |
Section 16(2) of the EFCDA Made prohibited contribution of $6,300 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$6,300.00 | October 8, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 |
| Allan Markin Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $5,000.00 |
$10,000.00 | October 1, 2019 | October 22, 2019 |
| Anton Colijn Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00 |
$1,000.00 | September 27, 2019 | July 31, 2020 |
| Michael Yurkovich Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $575.00 |
$1,150.00 | September 27, 2019 | December 4, 2019 |
| Andy Buruma Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00 |
$400.00 | September 27, 2019 | July 17, 2020 |
| Dennis Mozak Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $5,000.00 |
$10,000.00 | September 27, 2019 | October 28, 2019 |
| Jed Wood Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00 |
$2,000.00 | September 27, 2019 | November 4, 2019 |
| John Volponi Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $142.50 |
$285.00 | September 27, 2019 | October 7, 2019 |
| Joyce Fehr Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,350.00 |
$4,700.00 | September 27, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 |
| Lorna Mjolsness Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00 |
$1,000.00 | September 27, 2019 | October 9, 2019 |
| Marc DeLa Bruyere Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $4,250.00 |
$8,500.00 | September 27, 2019 | October 8, 2019 |
| Ray Mills Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 | September 27, 2019 | October 27, 2019 |
| Tim Melton Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $131.25 |
$262.50 | September 27, 2019 | October 17, 2019 |
| Robert Walker Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $800.00 |
$1,600.00 | July 29, 2019 | Appeal Heard in Court of Queen’s Bench, May 6, 2022 Court ruled previous Election Commissioner committed palpable and overriding errors. Matter remitted back to current Election Commissioner to re-consider and address, July 20, 2022 Penalty rescinded August 3, 2022 |
| Kristin Ailsby Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $125.00 |
$250.00 | July 19, 2019 | July 23, 2019 |
| Darren Thompson Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$5,250.00 | July 17, 2019 | Judicial Review, November 23, 2020, Calgary Writ of Enforcement filed in Court June 20, 2022 Appeal Withdrawn/ Penalty Paid |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $2,500 to Chris Scase for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the name of Janet Scase |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $3,000 to Chris Maitland for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $3,500 to Darren Thompson for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $4,000 to Nicole Callaway for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $2,500 from Janet Scase with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Amy Davies with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Cameron Davies with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from David Ruiz with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Gurpreet Mann with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Hardyal Mann with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Kirandeep Mann with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Jeffrey Park with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Karen Brown with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Michelle Park with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Dannah Davies with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Darcy McAllister with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Maja McAllister with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Nicole Callaway with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Solicited or accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Chris Maitland with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Solicited or accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Darren Thompson with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA Solicited or accepted a contribution of $3,900 from Jennifer Thompson with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 Revised $1,500.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA Solicited or accepted a $60,000 contribution that the contestant knew or ought to have known was from a prohibited person or entity |
$8,000.00 Revised $5,000.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 41.42(1) of the EFCDA Colluded with a third party, Robyn Lore, to circumvent a contribution limit |
Penalty Rescinded by ABKB |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, appeal allowed by ABKB, penalty rescinded |
| Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Contestant |
Section 46 of the EA Knowingly made false statement on Leadership Contestant Financial Statement filed with the CEO |
$5,000.00 Revised $4,000.00 |
July 17, 2019 | Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied. |
| Jennifer Thompson Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,900 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, with funds given or furnished by Energize Alberta Corp., a prohibited entity |
$5,850.00 | July 17, 2019 | Judicial Review, November 23, 2020, Calgary
June 20, 2022 |
| Randy Kerr Campaign Manager |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $4,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$10,000.00 | July 17, 2019 | Penalty Paid February 10, 2023 |
| Christopher Maitland Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$4,500.00 | June 3, 2019 | Appeal dismissed and penalty upheld May 2, 2023. Constitutional challenge proceeding Calgary, Action 1901-09161 discontinued. Penalty Paid September 21, 2023. |
| Christopher Scase Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $2,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with furnished funds in the name of Janet Scase |
$1,750.00 | June 3, 2019 | June 28, 2019 |
| Akesh Aheer Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $129.00 |
$258.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 22, 2022 |
| Alyssa Brandt Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $104.75 |
$209.50 | May 22, 2019 | June 10, 2019 |
| Anne Hobbs Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $256.25 |
$512.50 | May 22, 2019 | May 25, 2019 |
| Annie Freeze Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00 |
$1,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 25, 2019 |
| Brad Zumwalt Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $375.00 |
$700.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 27, 2019 |
| Brandon Stevens Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $753.22 |
$1,506.44 | May 22, 2019 | October 4, 2019 |
| Brendon Farrell Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | July 9, 2019 |
| Brian Gingras Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00 |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 30, 2019 |
| Brian Stoddard Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $187.50 |
$375.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 6, 2019 |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant with furnished funds in the name of Amy Davies |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant with furnished funds in the name of David Ruiz |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $3,500 to Karen Brown for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $7,000 to Jeffrey Park for purpose of making contributions to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the names of Jeffrey Park and Michelle Park |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $8,000 to Darcy McAllister for purpose of making contributions to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the names of Darcy McAllister and Maja McAllister |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $9,000 to Lenore Eaton for purpose of making contributions to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the names of Hardyal Mann, Kirandeep Mann and Gurpreet Mann |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Christopher Potter Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,500.00 |
$3,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 12, 2019 |
| Christopher Seaver Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00 |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 |
| Colin Steele Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00 |
$400.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 11, 2019 |
| David Finlay Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $225.00 |
$450.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| David Steadman Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $900.00 |
$1,800.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 8, 2019 |
| David Toronchuk Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,754.90 |
$3,509.80 | May 22, 2019 | May 27, 2019 |
| Douglas O’Halloran Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $506.00 |
$1,012.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 11, 2019 |
| Douglas Pawsey Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,505.00 |
$3,010.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 27, 2019 |
| Eddy Stahl Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00 |
$1,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 27, 2019 |
| Erica Bullwinkle Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $$211.25 |
$422.50 | May 22, 2019 | June 7, 2019 |
| Frank Wilson Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,350.00 |
$2,700.00 | May 22, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 |
| Fred Pheasey Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $300.00 |
$600.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 12, 2019 |
| Garett Spelliscy Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $350.00 |
$700.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 11, 2019 |
| Gordon Gill Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $250.00 |
$500.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 3, 2019 |
| Greg Scott Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $187.50 |
$375.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| Hahn Nguyen Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $3,190.50 |
$6,381.00 | May 22, 2019 | September 7, 2021 |
| Harold Parfett Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 5, 2019 |
| James Burns Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,500.00 |
$3,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 5, 2019 |
| Jeanette Budzinski Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $262.50 |
$525.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 25, 2019 |
| Jim Davidson Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $325.00 |
$750.00 | May 22, 2019 | Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 |
| John Boonstra Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $825.00 |
$1,650.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 12, 2019 |
| John Dean Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $125.00 |
$250.00 | May 22, 2019 | July 25, 2019 |
| John Wipf Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $720.00 |
$1,440.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 11, 2019 |
| Karlie Hanoski Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $120.00 |
$216.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 18, 2019 |
| Ken Farkesh Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00 |
$400.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 5, 2019 |
| Laurie Swalm Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,605.00 |
$3,210.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 12, 2019 |
| Lenore Eaton Chief Financial Officer Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 35(2) of the EFCDA Failed to advise CEO of $7,600 prohibited contribution accepted from Energize Alberta Corp |
$5,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Paid May 9, 2019 Judicial review discontinued |
| Lenore Eaton Chief Financial Officer Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 46 of the EFCDA Knowingly made false statement on Leadership Contestant Financial Statement filed with CEO |
$5,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | Paid May 9, 2019 Judicial review discontinued |
| Logan Porter Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $112.50 |
$225.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 9, 2019 |
| Lorne Swalm Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $105.00 |
$210.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 12, 2019 |
| Lorraine Bodnarek Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,572.05 |
$3,144.10 | May 22, 2019 | July 15, 2019 |
| Lorris Williams Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $600.00 |
$1,200.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 4, 2019 |
| Margaret Southern Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00 |
$400.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 4, 2019 |
| Marilyn Pawsey Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $300.00 |
$600.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 27, 2019 |
| Michael Vandale Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $285.00 |
$570.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 11, 2019 |
| Murray Kulak Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,874.65 |
$3,749.30 | May 22, 2019 | May 27, 2019 |
| Myles Bosman Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $250.00 |
$500.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 29, 2019 |
| Natalie Bach Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $187.50 |
$375.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 30, 2019 |
| Peter Williams Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00 |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 3, 2019 |
| Reid Hogan Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,000.00 |
$4,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 6, 2019 |
| Robert Turner Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $247.50 |
$495.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 10, 2019 |
| Rod McWilliam Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $400.00 |
$800.00 | May 22, 2019 | July 17, 2019 |
| Scott Haggins Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00 |
$2,000.00 | May 22, 2019 | June 12, 2019 |
| Siobhan Vipond Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $120.00 |
$240.00 | May 22, 2019 | July 17, 2019 |
| Steve Martinson Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $250.00 |
$500.00 | May 22, 2019 | July 22, 2019 |
| Tracy Allard Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $130.81 |
$261.62 | May 22, 2019 | June 11, 2019 |
| Victor Walls Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,300.00 |
$2,600.00 | May 22, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| Amy Davies Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$3,000.00 | May 2, 2019 | May 13, 2019 |
| Jeffrey Park Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$5,250.00 | April 25, 2019 | Appeal dismissed and penalty upheld June 16, 2023. Penalty paid November 29, 2023. |
| Jeffrey Park Political Contributor |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $3,500 to Michelle Park, for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$5,250.00 | April 25, 2019 | Appeal dismissed and penalty upheld June 16, 2023. Penalty paid November 29, 2023. |
| Edward Stahl Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $2,500.00 |
$5,000.00 | April 9, 2019 | April 30, 2019 |
| Diane Ritchie Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $131.25 |
$262.50 | March 28, 2019 | April 9, 2019 |
| Wade Challand Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $375.00 |
$750.00 | March 28, 2019 | April 9, 2019 |
| Hardyal Mann Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$3,000.00 | March 27, 2019 | April 26, 2019 |
| Hardyal Mann Political Contributor |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $3,000 to Gurpreet Mann for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$3,000.00 | March 27, 2019 | April 26, 2019 |
| Hardyal Mann Political Contributor |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $3,000 to Kirandeep Mann for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant |
$3,000.00 | March 27, 2019 | April 26, 2019 |
| Darcy McAllister Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $4,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$4,000.00 | March 19, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| Darcy McAllister Political Contributor |
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA Furnished $4,000 to Maja McAllister, for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant |
$4,000.00 | March 19, 2019 | July 18, 2019 |
| James Evaskevich Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $150.00 |
$300.00 | March 15, 2019 | March 20, 2019 |
| Paul Collins Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $240.00 |
$480.00 | March 15, 2019 | July 26, 2019 |
| David Bisset Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $500.00 |
$1,000.00 | March 8, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| Frances Olson Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $105.00 |
$210.00 | March 8, 2019 | March 14, 2019 |
| Gord Moors Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $400.00 |
$800.00 | March 8, 2019 | August 1, 2019 |
| Greg Fletcher Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $131.25 |
$262.50 | March 8, 2019 | March 15, 2019 |
| Hahn Nguyen Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $3,904.00 |
$7,808.00 | March 8, 2019 | August 31, 2021 |
| Ian Cartwright Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $500.00 |
$1,000.00 | March 8, 2019 | March 22, 2019 |
| Jefrey Boyce Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00 |
$3,000.00 | March 8, 2019 | April 30, 2019 |
| Margaret Southern Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00 |
$3,000.00 | March 8, 2019 | March 20, 2019 |
| Nick Taylor Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $105.00 |
$210.00 | March 8, 2019 | August 7, 2020 |
| Patrick Powell Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00 |
$3,000.00 | March 8, 2019 | July 24, 2019 |
| Ronald Johnson Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $300.00 |
$600.00 | March 8, 2019 | April 11, 2019 |
| Victor Wall Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $250.00 |
$500.00 | March 8, 2019 | March 14, 2019 |
| Wayne Foo Political Contributor |
Section 17(1) of the EFCDA Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00 |
$3,000.00 | March 8, 2019 | March 13, 2019 |
| Karen Brown Political Contributor |
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA Contributed $3,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person |
$3,500.00 | February 28, 2019 | October 1, 2019 |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 45 of the EFCDA (Offence #1) Obstruction of an investigation |
$7,500.00 | February 26, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Cameron Davies Co-Campaign Manager Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership Campaign |
Section 45 of the EFCDA (Offence #2) Obstruction of an investigation |
$7,500.00 | February 26, 2019 | Writ of enforcement filed |
| Canadian Taxpayers Federation Third Party |
Section 9.1 (1) of the EFCDA Failure to apply for registration as third party |
$6,000.00 | January 8, 2019 | Constitutional Challenge, adjourned, date TBD |
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
| Dates (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) |
Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) |
Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: May 30, 2018 Concluded: April 26, 2019 |
Sorbie Holdings Inc. and Costa Grigoriadis | The Wildrose Party | Contravention of section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA. The Wildrose Party accepted a $100 prohibited contribution from Costa Grigoriadis, non-resident individual, and $100 from Sorbie Holdings Inc., a prohibited corporation. | $200 | Letters of Reprimand to each contributor.
An administrative penalty in the amount of $750 was issued against the Party. |
An order to return the $200 in prohibited contributions was made. The Wildrose Party cooperated and compiled with the order. An administrative penalty in the amount of $750 was imposed against the Party. Penalty amount paid October 1, 2019 from cheque dated September 9, 2019. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: June 01, 2018 Concluded: April 26, 2019 |
1. Paul Hart | United Conservative Party of Alberta (UCP) | Contravention of section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA. The UCP accepted 8 prohibited contributions from 5 individuals not ordinarily resident in Alberta and 3 corporations, as follows: | 1. $30 | Letters of Reprimand to each contributor. | An order to return the $870 in prohibited contributions was made. The UCP cooperated and compiled with the order. An administrative penalty against the UCP in the amount of $870 was imposed. Penalty amount paid October 4, 2019. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| 2. Doug Earle | 2. $20 | |||||
| 3. Guy Barclay | 3. $300 | |||||
| 4. Janet Cordes | 4. $100 | |||||
| 5. Steve Sibbeston | 5. $100 | |||||
| 6. Terra Firma Financial Inc. | 6. $200 | |||||
| 7. Richard A R Dear Prof. Corp. | 7. $100 | |||||
| 8. Sultan Management Group (SMG) | 8. $20 |
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.
Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act. An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
Office of the Election Commissioner
| Name | Violation | Penalty Amount | Date Issued | Date Paid/Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Can’t Wait Registered Third Party |
Section 44.82(1-5) of the EFCDA Failure to file advertising contributions statements with CEO in 2017 & 2018 |
$1,000.00 | December 6, 2018 | January 18, 2019 |
| Pro-Life Alberta Registered Political Party |
Section 9.2(10) of the EFCDA Failed to submit results of Leadership Contest to CEO |
$750.00 | November 15, 2018 | December 3, 2018 |
| Yash Sharma Nomination Contestant Alberta Party |
Section 9(1.1) of the EFCDA Incurred approx. $800 expenses outside of the campaign period |
$1,200.00 | October 1, 2018 | October 29, 2018 |
| Yash Sharma Nomination Contestant Alberta Party |
Sections 35(1) & 9(1.1) of the EFCDA Solicited & accepted prohibited in-kind contribution of approx. $800 from Millcreek Plaza outside campaign period |
$1,200.00 | October 1, 2018 | October 29, 2018 |
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
| Dates (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) |
Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) | Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: January 2016 Concluded: May 2018 |
N/A | Fahad Khan, Chief Financial Officer for Wildrose Party Candidate Saqib Raja in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Mill Creek |
On September 8, 2015, Saqib Raja, Candidate and Fahad Khan, CFO, filed the candidate’s financial statement in which it stated that Canada Prime Marketing and Judicious Professional Solutions Inc. contributions exceeded the imposed limit of $2,000, in breach of section 19(1) of the EFCDA. | N/A | An administrative penalty in the amount of $750 was issued to Fahad Khan, Chief Financial Officer. |
The penalty was paid May 8, 2018. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: September 2016 Concluded: April 2018 |
Canada Prime Marketing | Wildrose Party Candidate Saqib Raja, in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Mill Creek |
Canada Prime Marketing exceeded the contribution limit by $3,000 in the 2015 General Election, contrary to section 17(1)(b)(ii) of the EFCDA. |
$5,000 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $3,000 was issued to the contributor, Canada Prime Marketing. |
The penalty was paid May 8, 2018. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: February 2017 Concluded: April 2018 |
Judicious Professional Solutions Inc. | Wildrose Party Candidate Saqib Raja, in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Mill Creek |
Judicious Professional Solutions Inc. exceeded the contribution limit by $221 in the 2015 General Election, contrary to section 17(1)(b)(ii) of the EFCDA. | $2,221 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $221 was issued to the contributor, Judicious Professional Solutions Inc. |
The penalty was paid May 8, 2018. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.
Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
EFCDA
| Dates (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) |
Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) |
Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: March 2016 Concluded: March 2017 |
Alberta Social Credit Party | N/A | The Party, proposing to hold a leadership contest, did not promptly file with the Chief Electoral Officer, the statement and application required under section 9.2(1) of the EFCDA. | N/A | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against the Party. | Penalty amount paid April 18, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: April 2016 Concluded: March 2017 |
Chief Financial Officer for the Wildrose Party | N/A | On March 31, 2015, the Party CFO breached section 42(1) of the EFCDA by submitting an annual financial statement for the Party for year 2014 that was significantly not in the form and manner approved by the Chief Electoral Officer. | N/A | An administrative penalty in the amount of $750 was issued to the contributor. | Penalty amount paid December 19, 2016. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: April 2016 Concluded: March 2017 |
Wildrose Party | N/A | On March 31, 2015, the Party breached section 42(1) of the EFCDA when it submitted an audited annual financial statement for year 2014 that was significantly not in the form and manner approved by the Chief Electoral Officer. | N/A | An administrative penalty in the amount of $2,500 was issued against the Party. | Penalty amount paid February 24, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: September 2016 Concluded: March 2017 |
Alberta Liberal Party Constituency Associations: |
N/A | On March 31, 2015, the constituency associations breached section 42 of the EFCDA by failing to file the 2015 annual financial statements as required under section 42, resulting in the cancellation of the registration of the constituency associations under section 10(3). | N/A | An administrative penalty was issued against each CA: | The penalty amount for each CA was paid April 13, 2017, with the exception of Calgary-McCall. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| 1. Lesser Slave Lake | 1. $200 | |||||
| 2. Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill | 2. $100 | |||||
| 3. Calgary-McCall | 3. $100 | |||||
| 4. Banff-Cochrane | 4. $200 | |||||
| 5. Cypress-Medicine Hat | 5. $200 | |||||
| 6. Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville | 6. $200 | |||||
| 7. Grande Prairie-Smoky | 7. $100 | |||||
| Commenced: November 2016 Concluded: March 2017 |
Chief Financial Officer for the Alberta Liberal Party | N/A | Polling day for the Calgary-Foothills By-election was September 3, 2015. Campaign period financial statements were due on March 3, 2016. Elections Alberta received a campaign period financial statement on March 17, 2016. The Party breached section 43(1) due to late-filing. | N/A | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against the contributor. | Penalty amount paid May 25, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
Election Act
| Dates | Subject of the Complaint | Circumstances | Decision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: October 2015 Concluded: January 2017 |
Independent Candidate in the Electoral Division of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre. | As a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) section 19.1(1) of the Election Act was breached for failure to take all reasonable steps to protect the list of electors, and the information contained in it, from loss and unauthorized use. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued for contravention of section 19.1 of the Election Act. A Notice of Appeal was filed to the Court of Queen’s Bench in March 2017. On June 22, 2018, an application for guidance and cross application for production of further records was dismissed with costs ($500). The Application with the Court of Queen’s Bench is set for January 23-24, 2020. | $500 Court of Queen’s Bench cost paid March 22, 2019 Court of Appeal Application set for January 23-24, 2020. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Commenced: September 2015 Concluded: February 2017 |
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Foothills in the 2015 By-election in Calgary-Foothills. | The registered candidate in the September 3, 2015 By- election in Calgary-Foothills contravened section 135.3 of the Election Act by transmitting the results of an election survey that was not based on recognized statistical method to the public during an election period, without indicating that the survey was not based on recognized statistical methods. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $200 was issued against the registered candidate in the September 3, 2015 By-election in Calgary-Foothills for contravention of section 135.3 of the Election Act. | Penalty amount paid February 7, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Commenced: May 2015 Concluded: March 2017 |
Campaign Volunteer for Progressive Conservative Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-McCall in the 2015 Provincial General Election. | In relation to a dinner event held on April 24, 2015 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre in Calgary, for the purpose of influencing an elector to vote for a particular candidate or registered political party, the campaign volunteer caused or permitted food or beverages to be provided to an elector, in contravention of section 162 of the Election Act. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued to the individual. | This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Commenced: August 2015 Concluded: March 2017 |
Campaign Managers for Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie in the 2015 Provincial General Election. | As co-campaign managers, section 160 of the Election Act was contravened by making or publishing a false statement in relation to the character or conduct of a candidate, during an election, for the purpose of affecting the voting for that candidate. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $1,200 each was issued against each campaign manager for contravention of section 160 of the Election Act. | One day Queen’s Bench Hearing scheduled for May 17, 2018. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Commenced: August 2015 Concluded: March 2017 |
Campaign Volunteer for Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie in the 2015 Provincial General Election. | As a volunteer with the candidate campaign, section 160 of the Election Act was contravened by making or publishing a false statement in relation to the character or conduct of a candidate, during an election, for the purpose of affecting the voting for that candidate. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $600 was issued for contravention of section 160 of the Election Act. | Penalty amount paid April 26, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Commenced: August 2015 Concluded: March 2017 |
Campaign Volunteer for Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie in the 2015 Provincial General Election. | As a volunteer with the candidate campaign, section 160 of the Election Act was contravened by making or publishing a false statement in relation to the character or conduct of a candidate, during an election, for the purpose of affecting the voting for that candidate. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued for contravention of section 160 of the Election Act. | This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Commenced: August 2015 Concluded: March 2017 |
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie. | As a registered candidate in the 2015 General Election, section 134(2)(a) of the Election Act was contravened by not complying with the requirements for an advertisement sponsored by a registered candidate, in relation to flyers distributed in Edmonton-Ellerslie. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $400 was issued for contravention of section 134(2)(a) of the Election Act. | Penalty amount paid March 28, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Notice of Administrative Penalty: July 15, 2016 |
Independent Candidate in the Electoral Division of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre in the 2015 Provincial General Election. | In the course of the 2015 Provincial General Election, a candidate erected signage in their electoral division. Complaints came into the Chief Electoral Officer that the signs may not have complied with contact information requirements under section 134(2) of the Election Act. The Chief Electoral Officer investigated and found that the candidate had breached section 134(2) and the Chief Electoral Officer Guidelines for Election Advertising made under that section. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $250 was issued for contravention of section 153.1 of the Election Act. | $4,056.80 in costs awarded by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court were paid on August 27, 2019. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
| Appeal decision from Court of Queen’s Bench: October 5, 2017 | A Notice of Appeal was filed to the Court of Queen’s Bench in August 2018; the appeal was dismissed. An Application was filed with the Court of Appeal. On October 16, 2018, the Court of Appeal dismissed the application and awarded $2,737.96 in costs. On November 15, 2018, the registered candidate sought leave to the Supreme Court of Canada. The application was denied and $1,318.84 in costs were awarded. | |||
| Commenced: April 2016 Concluded: October 2017 |
Rogers Media Inc. operating as 660News |
660News (Rogers Media Inc.) was the first person to transmit the results of an election survey during an election period, but did not provide the wording of the survey questions or the means to obtain a report on the results of the survey. In doing so, Rogers Media Inc. contravened section 135.2(2) of the Election Act. | An administrative penalty in the amount of $200 was issued for contravention of section 135.2(2) of the Election Act. | Penalty amount paid October 20, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). |
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.
Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
EFCDA
| Dates (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) |
Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) |
Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: January 2016 Concluded: July 2016 |
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | N/A | Late filing of Campaign Financial Statement | N/A | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against Party CFO for failure to file 2015 Provincial General Election campaign statement by filing due date. | Penalty amount paid May 13, 2016 from cheque dated May 9, 2016. |
| Commenced: January 2016 Concluded: July 2016 |
Wildrose Party | N/A | Late filing of Campaign Financial Statement | N/A | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against Party CFO for failure to file 2015 Provincial General Election campaign statement by filing due date. | Penalty amount paid April 25, 2016 from cheque dated April 20, 2016. |
| Commenced: November 2014 Concluded: June 2016 |
Raj Sherman Professional Corp. Empress Group Ltd. | Edmonton-Meadowlark Alberta Liberal Party Constituency Association | Raj Sherman Professional Corp.and Empress Group Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(a)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2011 annual period to the constituency association, in the 2012 annual period to the consitiuency association and in the 2013 annual period to the Alberta Liberal Party. | $2,000 in 2011 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was assessed to Empress Group Ltd. for the over- contribution in 2013. The time limits under section 51.02 for imposing penalties for 2011 and 2012 had expired. | The constituency association was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $1,000 for 2011, $1,000 for 2012 and the Party was ordered to return $2,000 for 2013. The refunds were issued. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Alberta Liberal Party | $2,000 in 2012 | |||||
| $17,000 in 2013 | ||||||
| Commenced: February 2016 Concluded: December 2016 |
Empress Group Ltd | Alberta Liberal Party | The Alberta Liberal Party accepted a contribution from Empress Group Ltd. that exceeded the contribution limits in contravention of section 19(1) of the EFCDA. | $17,000 | An administrative penalty of $2,000 was issued against the Alberta Liberal Party under section 51.01(2) of the EFCDA. | The Party was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $2,000. The refund was issued. The penalty was paid November 21, 2016 from a cheque dated November 18, 2016. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
Election Act
| Dates | Subject of the Complaint | Circumstances | Decision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: April 2015 Concluded: October 2016 |
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Elbow. | The registered candidate in the 2015 Provincial General Election contravened section 134 of the Election Act by not complying with the requirements for advertisements sponsored by a registered candidate. |
An administrative penalty in the amount of $250 was issued against the registered candidate in the 2015 Provincial General Election for contravention of section 134 of the Election Act . | Penalty amount paid September 8, 2016 from cheque dated September 6, 2016. |
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.
Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
| Dates (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) | Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) | Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: October 2013 Concluded: May 2014 |
Dynasty Builders Inc. Landrex Inc. Summit Centre Inc. |
Six Wildrose Alliance Party (WRP) candidates received contributions from Dynasty Builders Inc. Two WRP candidates received contributions from Summit Centre Inc. One WRP candidate received contributions from Landrex Inc. | Dynasty Builders Inc., Landrex Inc. and Summit Centre Inc. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over- contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. |
$14,500 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $1,625.00 was issued to the contributor(s) and was received. | The WRP returned the excessive contribution of $4,500 voluntarily upon receipt of notification that the contribution was made in contravention of the EFCDA. The investigation revealed that the candidate(s) did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA . This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: September 2013 Concluded: April 2014 |
Sam-X Global Inc. Sam-X Logistics Ltd. | Wildrose Alliance Party Calgary-Cross Constituency Association. | Sam-X Global Inc. and Sam-X Logistics Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(a)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2011 calendar year. | $1,400 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $200 was issued to the contributor(s) and was received. | The constituency association was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $400.00. The refund was issued. The investigation revealed that the constituency association did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA . This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: September 2013 Concluded: May 2014 |
Mehak Holdings Ltd. Watno Dur Punjabi Ltd. | Wildrose Alliance Party Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Cross. | Mehak Holdings Ltd. and Watno Dur Punjabi Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. | $3,740 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $435 was issued to the contributor(s) and was not received, therefore it was submitted to Crown Debt Collections for resolution. | The candidate was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $1,740.00. The refund(s) was issued . The investigation revealed that the candidate did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: September 2013 Concluded: May 2014 |
Luddu Enterprises Ltd. Alberta Des Punjab Times Ltd. |
Wildrose Alliance Party Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Cross. | Luddu Enterprises Ltd. and Alberta Des Punjab Times Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. | $2,646 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $323 was issued to the contributor(s) and was not received, therefore it was submitted to Crown Debt Collections for resolution. | The candidate was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $645.99. The refund was issued. The investigation revealed that the constituency association did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA . This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: August 2013 Concluded: March 2014 |
GJN Holdings Inc. HNJG Holdings Inc. | Wildrose Alliance Party Calgary-Cross Constituency Association. | GJN Holdings Inc. and HNJG Holdings Inc. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(a)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2011 calendar year. | $1,750 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $187.50 was issued to the contributor(s) and was received. | The constituency association was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $750.00. The refund was issued. The investigation revealed that the constituency association did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA . This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: January 2014 Concluded: June 2014 |
Gail J Broadbent Professional Corporation 1401474 Alberta Ltd. |
Wildrose Alliance Party Candidate in the Electoral Division of Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills. | Gail J Broadbent Professional Corporation and 1401474 Alberta Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over- contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. | $2,440 | An administrative penalty in the amount of $220 was issued to the contributor(s) and has not been received. | The candidate was ordered to return the excessive amount of $440.00. The refund was issued. The investigation revealed that the candidate did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA . This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
| Commenced: February 2014 Concluded: July 2014 |
BKW Enterprises Ltd. 620884 Alberta Ltd. | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Fort McMurray- Conklin. | BKW Enterprises Ltd. and 620884 Alberta Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. | $4,000 | $500 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The candidate was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $2,000. The refund was issued. The investigation revealed that the candidate did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA . This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). |
Last updated: May 22, 2014
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.
Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
| Dates (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) | Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) | Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commenced: July 2013 Concluded: October 2013 |
Solo Liquor Stores | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Greenway | Solo Liquor Store #1, Solo Liquor Store #4, Solo Liquor Store #7, Solo Liquor Store (Bankview) Ltd., Solo Liquor Store (Copperfield) Ltd., and Solo Liquor Store (Panorama) Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(vi), and made an over-contribution in June 2012 | $10,000 | $2,500 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Candidate returned the contribution voluntarily. Receipt of the contribution by the candidate did not violate any provisions of the EFCDA. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). | |
Last updated: May 22, 2014
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.
Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
Direct Contributions
| Date (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) | Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) | Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2011 | St. Michael’s Health Centre (Covenant Health) | Alberta Liberal Party | Covenant Health [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(vi.1) of the Act ] through its association with St. Michael’s Health Centre] purchased 3 tickets to a fundraising function* (Leader’s Dinner) at a cost of $100 each | $225 | $37.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| February 2011 | Town of Whitecourt | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $75 each | $100 | $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| March 2011 | Portage College | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Athabasca-Redwater | The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] purchased 10 tickets to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $75 each | $500 | $125 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| April 2011 | Bow Valley College | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each | $850 | $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2011 | Mackenzie County | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Fort Saskatchewan- Vegreville |
The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 3 registration fees for a fundraising function* (golf tournament) at a cost of $200 each | $525 | $262.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2011 | Town of Whitecourt | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville- Westlock | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $155 | $130 | $65 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2011 | Town of Whitecourt | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 8 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $133.12 each | $865 | $432.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| June 2011 | Woodlands County | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne | The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $130 |
$105 | $52.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
Indirect Contributions
| Date (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Indirect Contribution Amount (Note 3) | Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) | Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
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| January 2011 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Egmont | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Egmont Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $150 | $125 | $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Calgary-Acadia CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| February 2011 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Foothills | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a CA fundraising function* at a cost of $100 each | $150 | $37.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| March 2011 | Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills | The ATB [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(i) of the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $125 |
$100 | $25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| March 2011 | Village of Waskatenau | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Athabasca-Redwater | The Village [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 4 dinner tickets to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $75 each | $200 | $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| April 2011 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 | $425 | $106.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| April 2011 | Town of High River | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 |
$425 | $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2011 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-East | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-East Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $150 | $125 | $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA was ordered to return the contribution | ||||||
| June 2011 | Municipal District of Foothills | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood | The Municipal District [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 8 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each and sponsored two holes at the tournament (a fair market value of $100 each) | $1,200 | $600 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2011 | Town of Barrhead | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville- Westlock |
The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135 |
$110 | $55 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA was ordered to return the contribution | ||||||
| July 2011 | Mackenzie County | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Dunvegan-Central Peace | The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (golf tournament) at a cost of $150 |
$125 | $62.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| October 2011 | Chinook’s Edge School Division #73 | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The School Division [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $250 | $225 | $56.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| November 2011 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Glenmore | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (CA Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $150 | $125 | $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
Last updated: October 16, 2013
Note 1 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act).
Note 2 :
Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ). Direct contributions occur when a prohibited corporation makes a political contribution.
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act. An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
Direct Contributions
| Date (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) | Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) | Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2010 | Bow Valley College | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each |
$850 | $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party was advised to consider returning the contribution on a voluntary basis | ||||||
| April 2010 | Calgary Laboratory Services | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The corporation [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(i) of the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each | $850 | $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| May 2010 | St. Thomas Aquinas RCS Regional Division #38 | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Leduc-Beaumont-Devon | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 | $125 | $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2010 | County of St. Paul | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul | The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200) |
$200 | $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| June 2010 | Municipal District of Foothills | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood | The Municipal District [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 4 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each | $500 | $250 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2010 | Portage College | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul | The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200) |
$200 | $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| June 2010 | Town of Elk Point | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200) |
$200 | $100 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| June 2010 | Town of High River | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each |
$125 | $62.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2010 | Town of St. Paul | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200) |
$200 | $100 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| June 2010 | Town of Whitecourt | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock |
The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 2 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135 each |
$220 | $110 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2010 | Town of Whitecourt | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 6 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $130 each |
$630 | $315 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| June 2010 | Westlock County | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock |
The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 2 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135 each and sponsored a hole at the tournament (a fair market value of $105) | $325 | $81.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | ||||||
| June 2010 | Woodlands County | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock |
The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135 |
$110 | $55 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA was ordered to return the contribution | ||||||
| June 2010 | Woodlands County | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne | The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 7 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $130 each |
$735 | $367.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| September 2010 | Town of High Prairie | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lesser Slave Lake | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 4 registration fees for a fundraising function* (golf tournament) at a cost of $100 each | $300 | $300 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution voluntarily | ||||||
| September 2010 | Town of Sylvan Lake | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Innisfail-Sylvan Lake | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] waived the rental fee for a fundraising function* (a fair market value of $640) |
$640 | $160 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| October 2010 | Grande Prairie Regional College | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] purchased 6 tickets to a fundraising function* (Northern Alberta Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $250 each |
$1,350 | $337.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
| October 2010 | Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division #4 | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Lethbridge) at a cost of $250 each | $450 | $112.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | ||||||
Indirect Contributions
| Date (Note 1) |
Contributor | Recipient | Circumstances (Note 2) |
Indirect Contribution Amount (Note 3) | Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) | Return of Contribution by the Recipient (Note 5) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2010 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Hays | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Hays Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $100 | $75 | $18.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA was advised to consider returning the contribution on a voluntary basis | |||||
| April 2010 | Municipal District of Foothills | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The Municipal District [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 4 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each |
$1,700 | $850 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party was advised to consider returning the contribution on a voluntary basis | |||||
| April 2010 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Egmont | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Egmont Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $150 | $125 | $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Calgary-Acadia CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | |||||
| April 2010 | Town of Okotoks | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 6 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each |
$2,550 | $637.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | |||||
| May 2010 | Town of Rimbey | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Edmonton) at a cost of $450 each |
$850 | $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | |||||
| June 2010 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Mackay | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a CA fundraising function* at a cost of $100 | $75 | $18.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Calgary-Northern Hills CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order |
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| June 2010 | Town of Okotoks | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for 3 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each |
$375 | $93.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | |||||
| July 2010 | Town of Oyen | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Drumheller-Stettler | The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for 2 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $162.50 each |
$275 | $68.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | |||||
| September 2010 | Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater |
The ATB [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(i) of the Act ] purchased a golf package for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $750 |
$650 | $162.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | |||||
| October 2010 | Chinook’s Edge School Division #73 | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The School Divison [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $250 |
$225 | $56.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | |||||
| October 2010 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-North Hill | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a CA fundraising function* at a cost of $120 each | $190 | $47.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Calgary-Klein CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order |
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| October 2010 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Mackay | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Mackay Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $100 | $75 | $18.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | |||||
| October 2010 | West Winds School Division #74 |
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta | The School Division [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] purchased 8 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $250 each | $1,800 | $900 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order | |||||
| November 2010 | Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society | Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Varsity | The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Varsity Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $100 each | $150 | $37.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) | The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order | |||||
Last updated: October 16, 2013
Note 1 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act).
Note 2 :
Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .
Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ). Direct contributions occur when a prohibited corporation makes a political contribution.
Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:
- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act. An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
Name Violation Penalty Amount Date Issued Date Paid/Status Chelsey Lambert
Candidate for Councilor
Town of Sylvan Lake
2022 Municipal By ElectionSection 147.84(1) of the LAEA
Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement$1,000.00 December 13, 2023 Abdulhakim Hussein
Candidate Alberta Liberal Party
2022 By-ElectionSection 167(c) of the EA
Inducing and aiding another person to vote or attempt to vote, when knowing they were not qualified to vote.$5,000.00 November 14, 2023 Sadia Dhore Section 167(c) of the EA
Inducing and aiding another person to vote or attempt to vote, when knowing they were not qualified to vote.$5,000.00 November 14, 2023 Greg Boehlke
Candidate for Council
Rocky View County
2021 Municipal ElectionSection 147.4(1) of the LAEA
Failure to disclose total amount of campaign expenses and total amount paid out of candidates own funds.$750 June 27, 2023 August 3, 2023 Blaine Carlsen
Candidate for Council
Town of Taber
2021 Municipal ElectionSection 147.84(1) of the LAEA Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement $1,000 June 16, 2023 Leah Wood
Candidate for Council
Town of Peace River
2021 Municipal ElectionSection 147.84(1) of the LAEA Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement $750 June 16, 2023 Kumar Sharma
Candidate for Councillor Ward 03
Calgary 2021 Municipal ElectionSection 147.84(1) of the LAEA
Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement$1,250 May 5, 2023 January 18, 2024 Marilyn Burns
Leadership Contestant
Ron Malowany
Chief Financial Officer,
Alberta Advantage PartySection 9.2(1) of the EFCDA, Chief Financial Officer failed to notify CEO of a Leadership Contest
Section 9.2(4) of the EFCDA, Leadership Contestant failed to file Application for Registration
Section 9.2(10) of the EFCDA, Party failed to report the full names of contestants, who withdrew, and who was selected as leader
Section 43.02(1) of the EFCDA, Chief Financial Officer failed to file a Leadership Contestant Campaign Return$500 May 2, 2023 June 29, 2023 Bradley Field
Candidate for Mayor
City of Calgary 2021 Municipal ElectionSection 147.84(1) of the LAEA
Failure to file a Campaign Disclosure Statement$1,000 March 21, 2023 April 19, 2023 Albertans for Property Rights and Democracy
Third PartySection 163(1)(a) of the LAEA
Third Party failed to register with the local jurisdiction when it planned to incur or has incurred expenses exceeding $1,000
Section 163(1)(b) of the LAEA
Third Party failed to register with the local jurisdiction when it planned to accept or has accepted advertising contributions of $1,000$750 January 6, 2023 February 10, 2023 Amar Developments Ltd.
Third PartySection 163(1)(a) of the LAEA
Third Party failed to register with the local jurisdiction when it planned to incur or has incurred expenses exceeding $1,000$500 October 25, 2023 December 1, 2023 Name Violation Penalty Amount Date Issued Date Paid/Status Daniel McLean
Candidate for Calgary City Council
2021 Municipal ElectionSection 147.2(5) of the LAEA
Received several prohibited contributions for a campaign event$500 December 6, 2022 January 31, 2023 David White
Candidate, Freedom Conservative Party
2019 Provincial General ElectionSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Limitation on Contributions$112 May 16, 2022 June 15, 2022 Name Violation Penalty Amount Date Issued Date Paid/Status Devinder Toor
Nomination Contestant Calgary-Falconridge (2018), UCP PartySection 31 of the EFCDA
Person other than CFO, accepting contributions.
Section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Accepting a prohibited contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd. in the form of use of real property.
Section 41.4(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeding the Nomination Contest expense limit.
Section 46 of the EFCDA
Filed a false Nomination Contest Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer.
Section 14(1) of the EFCDA
Failure to deposit contributions into the account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer.$8,500 July 27, 2021 August 31, 2021 Devinder Toor
Candidate Calgary-Falconridge (2019), UCP PartySection 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Accepting a prohibited contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd. in the form of the use of real property.
Section 41.3(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Candidate exceeding expense limit.
Section 46 of the EFCDA
Filed a false Candidate Campaign Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer.
Section 40(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Registered Candidate borrowing money from party other than a Financial Institution.
Section 14(1) of the EFCDA
Failure to deposit contributions into the account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer.$6,500 July 27, 2021 August 31, 2021 Sahib Bhakri
Chief Financial Officer for Devinder Toor, Nomination Contestant Calgary-Falconridge (2018), UCP PartySecton 30(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Failure to keep records of revenue and expenses.
Section 30(1)(b) of the EFCDA
Failure to place contributions in account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer.
Section 30(1)(c) of the EFCDA
Failure to complete proper receipts.
Section 30(1)(c.1) of the EFCDA
Failure to vouch for expenses over $25.
Section 35(2) of the EFCDA
Failure to advise the Chief Electoral Officer of a contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd., a prohibited entity.
Section 41.4(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeding the Nomination Contestant expense limit.
Section 46 of the EFCDA
Filed a false Nomination Contest Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer.$8,000 July 27, 2021 August 31, 2021 Sahib Bhakri
Chief Financial Officer for Devinder Toor, Candidate Calgary-Falconridge (2019), UCP PartySection 35(2) of the EFCDA
Failure to advise the Chief Electoral Officer of a contribution from 2082146 Alberta Ltd., a prohibited entity.
Section 41.3(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Exceeding the Candidate expense limit.
Section 30(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Failure to keep records of revenue and expenses.
Section 30(1)(b) of the EFCDA
Failure to place contributions in account on record with the Chief Electoral Officer.
Section 30(1)(c.1) of the EFCDA
Failure to vouch for expenses over $25.
Section 30(1)(c) of the EFCDA
Failure to complete proper receipts.
Section 46 of the EFCDA
Filed a false Candidate Campaign Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer.$6,000 July 27, 2021 August 31, 2021 2082146 Alberta Ltd. and current and former Directors (Abhi Toor, Balmeet Toor, Devinder Toor)
in relation to Devinder Toor, Nomination Contestant Calgary-Falconridge (2018), UCP PartySection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Make a prohibited contribution to the Devinder Toor Nomination Campaign in the form of the use of real property.$2,500 July 27, 2021 August 31, 2021 2082146 Alberta Ltd. and current and former Directors (Abhi Toor, Balmeet Toor, Devinder Toor)
in relation to Devinder Toor, Candidate Calgary-Falconridge (2019), UCP PartySection 16(2) of the EFCA
Make a prohibited contribution to the Devinder Toor election campaign in the form of the use of real property.$2,000 July 27, 2021 August 31, 2021 Jeff Walters
Nomination Contestant Edmonton-Beverly Clareview (2018), UCP PartySection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Knowingly accepted funds, from 5 contributors, contrary to section 34(1)
Section 46 of the EFCDA
Knowingly made a false financial statement with the Chief Electoral Officer$9,000 June 16, 2021 July 14, 2021 Karen Nolin
Chief Financial Officer for Jeff Walters, Nomination Contestant Edmonton-Beverly Clareview (2018), UCP PartySection 34(2) of the EFCDA
As CFO acting on behalf of Jeff Walters, registered nomination contestant, knowingly accepted funds, from 4 contributors, contrary to section 34(1)
Section 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished funds to 2 persons for the purpose of making a contribution
Section 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to her by another person$9,000 June 16, 2021 July 14, 2021 Reid Hogan
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to him by another person$2,000 June 16, 2021 July 9, 2021 Wyatt Hogan
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to him by another person$1,500 June 16, 2021 July 14, 2021 Bar-N-Ranche
Political ContributorSection 16(2) Of the EFCDA
Made a prohibited contribution of $10,000 to Jeff Walters, registered nomination constestant$2,500 June 16, 2021 June 25, 2021 Zinc Tank
Market Research AgencySection 135.4(1) of the EA
Knowingly transmit to the public on polling day the results of an election survey that had not previously been transmitted$500 June 7, 2021 July 2, 2021 Steven Thompson
Nomination Contestant Edmonton-McClung (2018), UCP PartySection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished Funds to 3 persons for the purpose of making a contribution
Section 34(2) of the EFCDA
Knowingly Accepted Funds, from 3 contributors, contrary to section 34(1) EFCDA
Section 46 of the EFCDA
Knowingly Made a False Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer$8,000 April 13, 2021 Application for Appeal, July 27, 2021
Appeal Unsuccessful
Penalty Paid, March 9, 2022Caroline Thompson
Chief Financial Officer for Steven Thompson, Nomination Contestant Edmonton-McClung (2018), UCP PartySection 34(2) of the EFCDA
As CFO acting on behalf of Steven Thompson, registered nomination contestant, knowingly accepted funds, contributed by 3 persons, contrary to section 34(1)
Section 46 of the EFCDA
Knowingly Made a False Financial Statement with the Chief Electoral Officer$3,500 April 13, 2021 Application for Appeal, July 27, 2021
Appeal Unsuccessful
Penalty Paid, March 9, 2022Jaimie-Lee Wicentowich
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to her by another person$1,500 April 13, 2021 April 23, 2021 Avaleen Nycz
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to her by another person$1,500 April 13, 2021 May 12, 2021 Gennady Sergeev
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed funds to a registered nomination contestant that had been given or furnished to him by another person$1,500 April 13, 2021 May 19, 2021 Name Violation Penalty Amount Date Issued Date Paid/Status Bhupinder “Roger” Sarna Section 45 of the EFCDA and 176 & 177(1) of the EA
Obstructed an investigation of the Election Commissioner, thereby committing a Corrupt Practice$4,000.00 July 28, 2020 Queen’s Bench Court Order to Appear Before the Election Commissioner, issued October 15, 2020 Brenda Cherry
Ineligible VoterSection 167 and 177(1) of the EA
US Citizen, fraudulently voted in the 2019 Provincial General Election, thereby committing a Corrupt Practice$1,750.00 July 24, 2020 October 6, 2021 Ashish Gill
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $4,000.00$400.00 June 25, 2020 August 18, 2020 Freedom Conservative Party Alberta Section 9.2 (1) and (10) of the EFCDA
Failure to File, Leadership Contest$500.00 June 18, 2020 July 14, 2020 Office of the Election Commissioner
Name Violation Penalty Amount Date Issued Date Paid/Status Kevin McKee
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00$2,000.00 November 6, 2019 December 4, 2019 Agropyron Enterprises Ltd.
Political ContributorSection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Made prohibited contribution of $60,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$8,000.00 November 1, 2019 Appeal filed November 29, 2019
Appeal heard September 16, 2022
October 13, 2022 finding and penalty upheld by ABKB
Penalty Paid March 6, 2023Robyn Lore
Political ContributorSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Gave or furnished $60,000 to Cameron Davies for the purpose of having him contribute those funds to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$4,000.00 November 1, 2019 Appeal filed November 29, 2019
Appeal heard September 16, 2022
October 13, 2022 finding and penalty upheld by ABKB
Penalty Paid March 6, 2023Robyn Lore
Political ContributorSection 41.42(2) of the EFCDA
Colluded with Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, to circumvent or attempt to circumvent a contribution limit$9,000.00
Penalty Rescinded by ABKBNovember 1, 2019 Judicial review of administrative penalty – September 21, 2020, Calgary
Administrative Penalty rescinded on Appeal, Sept 16, 2022Robyn Lore
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $60,000 furnished to him by a prohibited entity, Agropyron Enterprises Ltd., for the purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$4,000.00 November 1, 2019 Appeal filed November 29, 2019
Appeal heard September 16, 2022
October 13, 2022 finding and penalty upheld by ABKB
Penalty Paid March 6, 2023Energize Alberta Corp.
Political ContributorSection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Made prohibited contribution of $2,010 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$2,010.00 October 8, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 Energize Alberta Corp.
Political ContributorSection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Made prohibited contribution of $2,590 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$2,590.00 October 8, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 Energize Alberta Corp.
Political ContributorSection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Made prohibited contribution of $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$3,000.00 October 8, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 Energize Alberta Corp.
Political ContributorSection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Made prohibited contribution of $3,900 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$3,900.00 October 8, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 Energize Alberta Corp.
Political ContributorSection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Made prohibited contribution of $573.03 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$573.00 October 8, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 Energize Alberta Corp.
Political ContributorSection 16(2) of the EFCDA
Made prohibited contribution of $6,300 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$6,300.00 October 8, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – July 6, 2020 Allan Markin
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $5,000.00$10,000.00 October 1, 2019 October 22, 2019 Anton Colijn
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00$1,000.00 September 27, 2019 July 31, 2020 Michael Yurkovich
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $575.00$1,150.00 September 27, 2019 December 4, 2019 Andy Buruma
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00$400.00 September 27, 2019 July 17, 2020 Dennis Mozak
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $5,000.00$10,000.00 September 27, 2019 October 28, 2019 Jed Wood
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00$2,000.00 September 27, 2019 November 4, 2019 John Volponi
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $142.50$285.00 September 27, 2019 October 7, 2019 Joyce Fehr
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,350.00$4,700.00 September 27, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 Lorna Mjolsness
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00$1,000.00 September 27, 2019 October 9, 2019 Marc DeLa Bruyere
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $4,250.00$8,500.00 September 27, 2019 October 8, 2019 Ray Mills
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,500.00$5,000.00 September 27, 2019 October 27, 2019 Tim Melton
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $131.25$262.50 September 27, 2019 October 17, 2019 Robert Walker
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $800.00$1,600.00 July 29, 2019 Appeal Heard in Court of Queen’s Bench, May 6, 2022
Court ruled previous Election Commissioner committed palpable and overriding errors. Matter remitted back to current Election Commissioner to re-consider and address, July 20, 2022 Penalty rescinded August 3, 2022Kristin Ailsby
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $125.00$250.00 July 19, 2019 July 23, 2019 Darren Thompson
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$5,250.00 July 17, 2019 Judicial Review, November 23, 2020, Calgary
Writ of Enforcement filed in Court
June 20, 2022
Appeal Withdrawn/
Penalty PaidJeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $2,500 to Chris Scase for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the name of Janet Scase$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $3,000 to Chris Maitland for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $3,500 to Darren Thompson for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $4,000 to Nicole Callaway for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $2,500 from Janet Scase with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Amy Davies with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Cameron Davies with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from David Ruiz with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Gurpreet Mann with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Hardyal Mann with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Kirandeep Mann with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Jeffrey Park with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Karen Brown with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Michelle Park with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Dannah Davies with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Darcy McAllister with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Maja McAllister with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Accepted a contribution of $4,000 from Nicole Callaway with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Solicited or accepted a contribution of $3,000 from Chris Maitland with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Solicited or accepted a contribution of $3,500 from Darren Thompson with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 34(2) of the EFCDA
Solicited or accepted a contribution of $3,900 from Jennifer Thompson with furnished funds for purpose of making a contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00
Revised $1,500.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA
Solicited or accepted a $60,000 contribution that the contestant knew or ought to have known was from a prohibited person or entity$8,000.00
Revised $5,000.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 41.42(1) of the EFCDA
Colluded with a third party, Robyn Lore, to circumvent a contribution limit$15,000.00
Penalty Rescinded by ABKBJuly 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, appeal allowed by ABKB, penalty rescindedJeff Callaway
UCP Leadership ContestantSection 46 of the EA
Knowingly made false statement on Leadership Contestant Financial Statement filed with the CEO$5,000.00
Revised $4,000.00July 17, 2019 Appeal filed November 23, 2020, Calgary
Appeal, heard November 25, 2022, ABKB, Calgary
April 19, 2023, finding upheld by ABKB, amount of penalty referred back to Election Commissioner for reconsideration. March 1, 2024 Amended Notice of Penalty applied.Jennifer Thompson
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,900 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, with funds given or furnished by Energize Alberta Corp., a prohibited entity$5,850.00 July 17, 2019 Judicial Review, November 23, 2020, Calgary June 20, 2022
Appeal Withdrawn/
Penalty PaidRandy Kerr
Campaign ManagerSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $4,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$10,000.00 July 17, 2019 Penalty Paid February 10, 2023 Christopher Maitland
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$4,500.00 June 3, 2019 Appeal dismissed and penalty upheld May 2, 2023.
Constitutional challenge proceeding Calgary, Action 1901-09161 discontinued.
Penalty Paid September 21, 2023.Christopher Scase
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $2,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with furnished funds in the name of Janet Scase$1,750.00 June 3, 2019 June 28, 2019 Akesh Aheer
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $129.00$258.00 May 22, 2019 June 22, 2022 Alyssa Brandt
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $104.75$209.50 May 22, 2019 June 10, 2019 Anne Hobbs
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $256.25$512.50 May 22, 2019 May 25, 2019 Annie Freeze
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00$1,000.00 May 22, 2019 May 25, 2019 Brad Zumwalt
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $375.00$700.00 May 22, 2019 May 27, 2019 Brandon Stevens
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $753.22$1,506.44 May 22, 2019 October 4, 2019 Brendon Farrell
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,500.00$5,000.00 May 22, 2019 July 9, 2019 Brian Gingras
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 May 30, 2019 Brian Stoddard
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $187.50$375.00 May 22, 2019 June 6, 2019 Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant with furnished funds in the name of Amy Davies$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant with furnished funds in the name of David Ruiz$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $3,500 to Karen Brown for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $7,000 to Jeffrey Park for purpose of making contributions to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the names of Jeffrey Park and Michelle Park$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $8,000 to Darcy McAllister for purpose of making contributions to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the names of Darcy McAllister and Maja McAllister$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $9,000 to Lenore Eaton for purpose of making contributions to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant in the names of Hardyal Mann, Kirandeep Mann and Gurpreet Mann$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Christopher Potter
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,500.00$3,000.00 May 22, 2019 June 12, 2019 Christopher Seaver
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 Colin Steele
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00$400.00 May 22, 2019 June 11, 2019 David Finlay
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $225.00$450.00 May 22, 2019 May 28, 2019 David Steadman
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $900.00$1,800.00 May 22, 2019 June 8, 2019 David Toronchuk
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,754.90$3,509.80 May 22, 2019 May 27, 2019 Douglas O’Halloran
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $506.00$1,012.00 May 22, 2019 June 11, 2019 Douglas Pawsey
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,505.00$3,010.00 May 22, 2019 May 27, 2019 Eddy Stahl
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $500.00$1,000.00 May 22, 2019 May 27, 2019 Erica Bullwinkle
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $$211.25$422.50 May 22, 2019 June 7, 2019 Frank Wilson
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,350.00$2,700.00 May 22, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 Fred Pheasey
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $300.00$600.00 May 22, 2019 June 12, 2019 Garett Spelliscy
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $350.00$700.00 May 22, 2019 June 11, 2019 Gordon Gill
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $250.00$500.00 May 22, 2019 June 3, 2019 Greg Scott
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $187.50$375.00 May 22, 2019 May 28, 2019 Hahn Nguyen
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $3,190.50$6,381.00 May 22, 2019 September 7, 2021 Harold Parfett
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,500.00$5,000.00 May 22, 2019 June 5, 2019 James Burns
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,500.00$3,000.00 May 22, 2019 June 5, 2019 Jeanette Budzinski
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $262.50$525.00 May 22, 2019 May 25, 2019 Jim Davidson
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $325.00$750.00 May 22, 2019 Notice of Failure to Pay – June 26, 2020 John Boonstra
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $825.00$1,650.00 May 22, 2019 June 12, 2019 John Dean
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $125.00$250.00 May 22, 2019 July 25, 2019 John Wipf
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $720.00$1,440.00 May 22, 2019 June 11, 2019 Karlie Hanoski
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $120.00$216.00 May 22, 2019 June 18, 2019 Ken Farkesh
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00$400.00 May 22, 2019 June 5, 2019 Laurie Swalm
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,605.00$3,210.00 May 22, 2019 June 12, 2019 Lenore Eaton
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 35(2) of the EFCDA
Failed to advise CEO of $7,600 prohibited contribution accepted from Energize Alberta Corp$5,000.00 May 22, 2019 Paid May 9, 2019
Judicial review discontinuedLenore Eaton
Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 46 of the EFCDA
Knowingly made false statement on Leadership Contestant Financial Statement filed with CEO$5,000.00 May 22, 2019 Paid May 9, 2019
Judicial review discontinuedLogan Porter
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $112.50$225.00 May 22, 2019 June 9, 2019 Lorne Swalm
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $105.00$210.00 May 22, 2019 June 12, 2019 Lorraine Bodnarek
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,572.05$3,144.10 May 22, 2019 July 15, 2019 Lorris Williams
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $600.00$1,200.00 May 22, 2019 June 4, 2019 Margaret Southern
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $200.00$400.00 May 22, 2019 June 4, 2019 Marilyn Pawsey
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $300.00$600.00 May 22, 2019 May 27, 2019 Michael Vandale
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $285.00$570.00 May 22, 2019 June 11, 2019 Murray Kulak
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,874.65$3,749.30 May 22, 2019 May 27, 2019 Myles Bosman
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $250.00$500.00 May 22, 2019 May 29, 2019 Natalie Bach
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $187.50$375.00 May 22, 2019 May 30, 2019 Peter Williams
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 June 3, 2019 Reid Hogan
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $2,000.00$4,000.00 May 22, 2019 June 6, 2019 Robert Turner
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $247.50$495.00 May 22, 2019 June 10, 2019 Rod McWilliam
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $400.00$800.00 May 22, 2019 July 17, 2019 Scott Haggins
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,000.00$2,000.00 May 22, 2019 June 12, 2019 Siobhan Vipond
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $120.00$240.00 May 22, 2019 July 17, 2019 Steve Martinson
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $250.00$500.00 May 22, 2019 July 22, 2019 Tracy Allard
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $130.81$261.62 May 22, 2019 June 11, 2019 Victor Walls
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2018 by $1,300.00$2,600.00 May 22, 2019 May 28, 2019 Amy Davies
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$3,000.00 May 2, 2019 May 13, 2019 Jeffrey Park
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$5,250.00 April 25, 2019 Appeal dismissed and penalty upheld June 16, 2023. Penalty paid November 29, 2023. Jeffrey Park
Political ContributorSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $3,500 to Michelle Park, for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$5,250.00 April 25, 2019 Appeal dismissed and penalty upheld June 16, 2023. Penalty paid November 29, 2023. Edward Stahl
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $2,500.00$5,000.00 April 9, 2019 April 30, 2019 Diane Ritchie
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $131.25$262.50 March 28, 2019 April 9, 2019 Wade Challand
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $375.00$750.00 March 28, 2019 April 9, 2019 Hardyal Mann
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$3,000.00 March 27, 2019 April 26, 2019 Hardyal Mann
Political ContributorSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $3,000 to Gurpreet Mann for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$3,000.00 March 27, 2019 April 26, 2019 Hardyal Mann
Political ContributorSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $3,000 to Kirandeep Mann for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP Leadership Contestant$3,000.00 March 27, 2019 April 26, 2019 Darcy McAllister
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $4,000 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$4,000.00 March 19, 2019 May 21, 2019 Darcy McAllister
Political ContributorSection 34(1.1) of the EFCDA
Furnished $4,000 to Maja McAllister, for purpose of making contribution to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant$4,000.00 March 19, 2019 July 18, 2019 James Evaskevich
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $150.00$300.00 March 15, 2019 March 20, 2019 Paul Collins
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $240.00$480.00 March 15, 2019 July 26, 2019 David Bisset
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $500.00$1,000.00 March 8, 2019 May 2, 2019 Frances Olson
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $105.00$210.00 March 8, 2019 March 14, 2019 Gord Moors
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $400.00$800.00 March 8, 2019 August 1, 2019 Greg Fletcher
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $131.25$262.50 March 8, 2019 March 15, 2019 Hahn Nguyen
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $3,904.00$7,808.00 March 8, 2019 August 31, 2021 Ian Cartwright
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $500.00$1,000.00 March 8, 2019 March 22, 2019 Jefrey Boyce
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00$3,000.00 March 8, 2019 April 30, 2019 Margaret Southern
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00$3,000.00 March 8, 2019 March 20, 2019 Nick Taylor
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $105.00$210.00 March 8, 2019 August 7, 2020 Patrick Powell
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00$3,000.00 March 8, 2019 July 24, 2019 Ronald Johnson
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $300.00$600.00 March 8, 2019 April 11, 2019 Victor Wall
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $250.00$500.00 March 8, 2019 March 14, 2019 Wayne Foo
Political ContributorSection 17(1) of the EFCDA
Exceeded $4,000 annual contribution limit in 2017 by $1,500.00$3,000.00 March 8, 2019 March 13, 2019 Karen Brown
Political ContributorSection 34(1) of the EFCDA
Contributed $3,500 to Jeff Callaway, registered UCP leadership contestant, with funds given or furnished by another person$3,500.00 February 28, 2019 October 1, 2019 Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 45 of the EFCDA (Offence #1)
Obstruction of an investigation$7,500.00 February 26, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Cameron Davies
Co-Campaign Manager
Jeff Callaway UCP Leadership CampaignSection 45 of the EFCDA (Offence #2)
Obstruction of an investigation$7,500.00 February 26, 2019 Writ of enforcement filed Canadian Taxpayers Federation
Third PartySection 9.1 (1) of the EFCDA
Failure to apply for registration as third party$6,000.00 January 8, 2019 Constitutional Challenge, adjourned, date TBD
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Dates
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount
(Note 3)Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor
(Note 4)Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)Commenced:
May 30, 2018
Concluded:
April 26, 2019Sorbie Holdings Inc. and Costa Grigoriadis The Wildrose Party Contravention of section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA. The Wildrose Party accepted a $100 prohibited contribution from Costa Grigoriadis, non-resident individual, and $100 from Sorbie Holdings Inc., a prohibited corporation. $200 Letters of Reprimand to each contributor. An administrative penalty in the amount of $750 was issued against the Party.
An order to return the $200 in prohibited contributions was made. The Wildrose Party cooperated and compiled with the order. An administrative penalty in the amount of $750 was imposed against the Party. Penalty amount paid October 1, 2019 from cheque dated September 9, 2019. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Commenced:
June 01, 2018
Concluded:
April 26, 20191. Paul Hart United Conservative Party of Alberta (UCP) Contravention of section 35(1)(a) of the EFCDA. The UCP accepted 8 prohibited contributions from 5 individuals not ordinarily resident in Alberta and 3 corporations, as follows: 1. $30 Letters of Reprimand to each contributor. An order to return the $870 in prohibited contributions was made. The UCP cooperated and compiled with the order. An administrative penalty against the UCP in the amount of $870 was imposed. Penalty amount paid October 4, 2019. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). 2. Doug Earle 2. $20 3. Guy Barclay 3. $300 4. Janet Cordes 4. $100 5. Steve Sibbeston 5. $100 6. Terra Firma Financial Inc. 6. $200 7. Richard A R Dear Prof. Corp. 7. $100 8. Sultan Management Group (SMG) 8. $20 Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act. An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.Office of the Election Commissioner
Name Violation Penalty Amount Date Issued Date Paid/Status Alberta Can’t Wait
Registered Third PartySection 44.82(1-5) of the EFCDA
Failure to file advertising contributions statements with CEO in 2017 & 2018$1,000.00 December 6, 2018 January 18, 2019 Pro-Life Alberta
Registered Political PartySection 9.2(10) of the EFCDA
Failed to submit results of Leadership Contest to CEO$750.00 November 15, 2018 December 3, 2018 Yash Sharma
Nomination Contestant Alberta PartySection 9(1.1) of the EFCDA
Incurred approx. $800 expenses outside of the campaign period$1,200.00 October 1, 2018 October 29, 2018 Yash Sharma
Nomination Contestant Alberta PartySections 35(1) & 9(1.1) of the EFCDA
Solicited & accepted prohibited in-kind contribution of approx. $800 from Millcreek Plaza outside campaign period$1,200.00 October 1, 2018 October 29, 2018 Office of the Chief Electoral Officer
Dates
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount
(Note 3)Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)Commenced: January 2016
Concluded: May 2018N/A Fahad Khan, Chief Financial Officer for Wildrose Party Candidate Saqib Raja
in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Mill CreekOn September 8, 2015, Saqib Raja, Candidate and Fahad Khan, CFO, filed the candidate’s financial statement in which it stated that Canada Prime Marketing and Judicious Professional Solutions Inc. contributions exceeded the imposed limit of $2,000, in breach of section 19(1) of the EFCDA. N/A An administrative penalty in the amount of
$750 was issued to Fahad Khan, Chief Financial Officer.The penalty was paid May 8, 2018.
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced: September 2016
Concluded: April 2018Canada Prime Marketing Wildrose Party Candidate Saqib Raja, in the Electoral Division of
Edmonton-Mill CreekCanada Prime Marketing exceeded the contribution limit by $3,000 in the 2015 General Election,
contrary to
section 17(1)(b)(ii) of the EFCDA.$5,000 An administrative penalty in the amount of
$3,000 was issued to the contributor, Canada Prime Marketing.The penalty was paid May 8, 2018.
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced: February 2017
Concluded: April 2018Judicious Professional Solutions Inc. Wildrose Party Candidate Saqib Raja, in the Electoral Division of
Edmonton-Mill CreekJudicious Professional Solutions Inc. exceeded the contribution limit by $221 in the 2015 General Election, contrary to section 17(1)(b)(ii) of the EFCDA. $2,221 An administrative penalty in the amount of
$221 was issued to the contributor, Judicious Professional Solutions Inc.The penalty was paid May 8, 2018.
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.EFCDA
Dates
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount
(Note 3)Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor
(Note 4)Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)Commenced:
March 2016
Concluded:
March 2017Alberta Social Credit Party N/A The Party, proposing to hold a leadership contest, did not promptly file with the Chief Electoral Officer, the statement and application required under section 9.2(1) of the EFCDA. N/A An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against the Party. Penalty amount paid April 18, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Commenced:
April 2016
Concluded:
March 2017Chief Financial Officer for the Wildrose Party N/A On March 31, 2015, the Party CFO breached section 42(1) of the EFCDA by submitting an annual financial statement for the Party for year 2014 that was significantly not in the form and manner approved by the Chief Electoral Officer. N/A An administrative penalty in the amount of $750 was issued to the contributor. Penalty amount paid December 19, 2016. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Commenced:
April 2016
Concluded:
March 2017Wildrose Party N/A On March 31, 2015, the Party breached section 42(1) of the EFCDA when it submitted an audited annual financial statement for year 2014 that was significantly not in the form and manner approved by the Chief Electoral Officer. N/A An administrative penalty in the amount of $2,500 was issued against the Party. Penalty amount paid February 24, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Commenced:
September 2016
Concluded:
March 2017Alberta Liberal Party
Constituency Associations:N/A On March 31, 2015, the constituency associations breached section 42 of the EFCDA by failing to file the 2015 annual financial statements as required under section 42, resulting in the cancellation of the registration of the constituency associations under section 10(3). N/A An administrative penalty was issued against each CA: The penalty amount for each CA was paid April 13, 2017, with the exception of Calgary-McCall. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). 1. Lesser Slave Lake 1. $200 2. Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill 2. $100 3. Calgary-McCall 3. $100 4. Banff-Cochrane 4. $200 5. Cypress-Medicine Hat 5. $200 6. Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville 6. $200 7. Grande Prairie-Smoky 7. $100 Commenced:
November 2016
Concluded:
March 2017Chief Financial Officer for the Alberta Liberal Party N/A Polling day for the Calgary-Foothills By-election was September 3, 2015. Campaign period financial statements were due on March 3, 2016. Elections Alberta received a campaign period financial statement on March 17, 2016. The Party breached section 43(1) due to late-filing. N/A An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against the contributor. Penalty amount paid May 25, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Election Act
Dates Subject of the Complaint Circumstances Decision Penalty Commenced:
October 2015
Concluded:
January 2017Independent Candidate in the Electoral Division of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) section 19.1(1) of the Election Act was breached for failure to take all reasonable steps to protect the list of electors, and the information contained in it, from loss and unauthorized use. An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued for contravention of section 19.1 of the Election Act. A Notice of Appeal was filed to the Court of Queen’s Bench in March 2017. On June 22, 2018, an application for guidance and cross application for production of further records was dismissed with costs ($500). The Application with the Court of Queen’s Bench is set for January 23-24, 2020. $500 Court of Queen’s Bench cost paid March 22, 2019 Court of Appeal Application set for January 23-24, 2020. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Commenced:
September 2015
Concluded:
February 2017Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Foothills in the 2015 By-election in Calgary-Foothills. The registered candidate in the September 3, 2015 By- election in Calgary-Foothills contravened section 135.3 of the Election Act by transmitting the results of an election survey that was not based on recognized statistical method to the public during an election period, without indicating that the survey was not based on recognized statistical methods. An administrative penalty in the amount of $200 was issued against the registered candidate in the September 3, 2015 By-election in Calgary-Foothills for contravention of section 135.3 of the Election Act. Penalty amount paid February 7, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Commenced:
May 2015
Concluded:
March 2017Campaign Volunteer for Progressive Conservative Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-McCall in the 2015 Provincial General Election. In relation to a dinner event held on April 24, 2015 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre in Calgary, for the purpose of influencing an elector to vote for a particular candidate or registered political party, the campaign volunteer caused or permitted food or beverages to be provided to an elector, in contravention of section 162 of the Election Act. An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued to the individual. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Commenced:
August 2015
Concluded:
March 2017Campaign Managers for Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie in the 2015 Provincial General Election. As co-campaign managers, section 160 of the Election Act was contravened by making or publishing a false statement in relation to the character or conduct of a candidate, during an election, for the purpose of affecting the voting for that candidate. An administrative penalty in the amount of $1,200 each was issued against each campaign manager for contravention of section 160 of the Election Act. One day Queen’s Bench Hearing scheduled for May 17, 2018. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Commenced:
August 2015
Concluded:
March 2017Campaign Volunteer for Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie in the 2015 Provincial General Election. As a volunteer with the candidate campaign, section 160 of the Election Act was contravened by making or publishing a false statement in relation to the character or conduct of a candidate, during an election, for the purpose of affecting the voting for that candidate. An administrative penalty in the amount of $600 was issued for contravention of section 160 of the Election Act. Penalty amount paid April 26, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Commenced:
August 2015
Concluded:
March 2017Campaign Volunteer for Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie in the 2015 Provincial General Election. As a volunteer with the candidate campaign, section 160 of the Election Act was contravened by making or publishing a false statement in relation to the character or conduct of a candidate, during an election, for the purpose of affecting the voting for that candidate. An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued for contravention of section 160 of the Election Act. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Commenced:
August 2015
Concluded:
March 2017Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Edmonton-Ellerslie. As a registered candidate in the 2015 General Election, section 134(2)(a) of the Election Act was contravened by not complying with the requirements for an advertisement sponsored by a registered candidate, in relation to flyers distributed in Edmonton-Ellerslie. An administrative penalty in the amount of $400 was issued for contravention of section 134(2)(a) of the Election Act. Penalty amount paid March 28, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Notice of Administrative Penalty:
July 15, 2016Independent Candidate in the Electoral Division of Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre in the 2015 Provincial General Election. In the course of the 2015 Provincial General Election, a candidate erected signage in their electoral division. Complaints came into the Chief Electoral Officer that the signs may not have complied with contact information requirements under section 134(2) of the Election Act. The Chief Electoral Officer investigated and found that the candidate had breached section 134(2) and the Chief Electoral Officer Guidelines for Election Advertising made under that section. An administrative penalty in the amount of $250 was issued for contravention of section 153.1 of the Election Act. $4,056.80 in costs awarded by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court were paid on August 27, 2019. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Appeal decision from Court of Queen’s Bench: October 5, 2017 A Notice of Appeal was filed to the Court of Queen’s Bench in August 2018; the appeal was dismissed. An Application was filed with the Court of Appeal. On October 16, 2018, the Court of Appeal dismissed the application and awarded $2,737.96 in costs. On November 15, 2018, the registered candidate sought leave to the Supreme Court of Canada. The application was denied and $1,318.84 in costs were awarded. Commenced:
April 2016
Concluded:
October 2017Rogers Media Inc.
operating as 660News660News (Rogers Media Inc.) was the first person to transmit the results of an election survey during an election period, but did not provide the wording of the survey questions or the means to obtain a report on the results of the survey. In doing so, Rogers Media Inc. contravened section 135.2(2) of the Election Act. An administrative penalty in the amount of $200 was issued for contravention of section 135.2(2) of the Election Act. Penalty amount paid October 20, 2017. This information is posted in accordance with section 4.4(3)(a). Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.EFCDA
Dates
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount
(Note 3)Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor
(Note 4)Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)Commenced:
January 2016
Concluded:
July 2016Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta N/A Late filing of Campaign Financial Statement N/A An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against Party CFO for failure to file 2015 Provincial General Election campaign statement by filing due date. Penalty amount paid May 13, 2016 from cheque dated May 9, 2016. Commenced:
January 2016
Concluded:
July 2016Wildrose Party N/A Late filing of Campaign Financial Statement N/A An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was issued against Party CFO for failure to file 2015 Provincial General Election campaign statement by filing due date. Penalty amount paid April 25, 2016 from cheque dated April 20, 2016. Commenced:
November 2014
Concluded:
June 2016Raj Sherman Professional Corp. Empress Group Ltd. Edmonton-Meadowlark Alberta Liberal Party Constituency Association Raj Sherman Professional Corp.and Empress Group Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(a)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2011 annual period to the constituency association, in the 2012 annual period to the consitiuency association and in the 2013 annual period to the Alberta Liberal Party. $2,000 in 2011 An administrative penalty in the amount of $500 was assessed to Empress Group Ltd. for the over- contribution in 2013. The time limits under section 51.02 for imposing penalties for 2011 and 2012 had expired. The constituency association was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $1,000 for 2011, $1,000 for 2012 and the Party was ordered to return $2,000 for 2013. The refunds were issued. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Alberta Liberal Party $2,000 in 2012 $17,000 in 2013 Commenced:
February 2016
Concluded:
December 2016Empress Group Ltd Alberta Liberal Party The Alberta Liberal Party accepted a contribution from Empress Group Ltd. that exceeded the contribution limits in contravention of section 19(1) of the EFCDA. $17,000 An administrative penalty of $2,000 was issued against the Alberta Liberal Party under section 51.01(2) of the EFCDA. The Party was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $2,000. The refund was issued. The penalty was paid November 21, 2016 from a cheque dated November 18, 2016. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Election Act
Dates Subject of the Complaint Circumstances Decision Penalty Commenced: April 2015
Concluded: October 2016Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Elbow. The registered candidate in the 2015 Provincial General Election contravened section 134 of the Election Act by not complying with the requirements for advertisements sponsored by a registered
candidate.An administrative penalty in the amount of $250 was issued against the registered candidate in the 2015 Provincial General Election for contravention of section 134 of the Election Act . Penalty amount paid September 8, 2016 from cheque dated September 6, 2016. Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.Dates
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)Commenced:
October 2013
Concluded:
May 2014Dynasty Builders Inc. Landrex Inc.
Summit Centre Inc.Six Wildrose Alliance Party (WRP) candidates received contributions from Dynasty Builders Inc. Two WRP candidates received contributions from Summit Centre Inc. One WRP candidate received contributions from Landrex Inc. Dynasty Builders Inc., Landrex Inc. and Summit Centre Inc. were deemed a single
corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over- contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election.$14,500 An administrative penalty in the amount of $1,625.00 was issued to the contributor(s) and was received. The WRP returned the excessive contribution of
$4,500 voluntarily upon receipt of notification that the contribution was made in contravention of the EFCDA.
The investigation revealed that the candidate(s) did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA .
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced:
September 2013
Concluded:
April 2014Sam-X Global Inc. Sam-X Logistics Ltd. Wildrose Alliance Party Calgary-Cross Constituency Association. Sam-X Global Inc. and Sam-X Logistics Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(a)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2011 calendar year. $1,400 An administrative penalty in the amount of $200 was issued to the contributor(s) and was received. The constituency association was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $400.00. The refund was issued.
The investigation revealed that the constituency association did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA .
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced:
September 2013
Concluded:
May 2014Mehak Holdings Ltd. Watno Dur Punjabi Ltd. Wildrose Alliance Party Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Cross. Mehak Holdings Ltd. and Watno Dur Punjabi Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. $3,740 An administrative penalty in the amount of $435 was issued to the contributor(s) and was not received, therefore it was submitted to Crown Debt Collections for resolution. The candidate was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $1,740.00. The refund(s) was issued .
The investigation revealed that the candidate did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA.
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced:
September 2013
Concluded:
May 2014Luddu Enterprises Ltd.
Alberta Des Punjab Times Ltd.Wildrose Alliance Party Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Cross. Luddu Enterprises Ltd. and Alberta Des Punjab Times Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. $2,646 An administrative penalty in the amount of $323 was issued to the contributor(s) and was not received, therefore it was submitted to Crown Debt Collections for resolution. The candidate was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $645.99. The refund was issued.
The investigation revealed that the constituency association did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA .
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced:
August 2013
Concluded:
March 2014GJN Holdings Inc. HNJG Holdings Inc. Wildrose Alliance Party Calgary-Cross Constituency Association. GJN Holdings Inc. and HNJG Holdings Inc. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(a)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2011 calendar year. $1,750 An administrative penalty in the amount of $187.50 was issued to the contributor(s) and was received. The constituency association was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $750.00. The refund was issued.
The investigation revealed that the constituency association did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA .
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced:
January 2014
Concluded:
June 2014Gail J Broadbent Professional Corporation
1401474 Alberta Ltd.Wildrose Alliance Party Candidate in the Electoral Division of Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills. Gail J Broadbent Professional Corporation and 1401474 Alberta Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over- contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. $2,440 An administrative penalty in the amount of $220 was issued to the contributor(s) and has not been received. The candidate was ordered to return the excessive amount of $440.00. The refund was issued.
The investigation revealed that the candidate did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA .
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Commenced:
February 2014
Concluded:
July 2014BKW Enterprises Ltd. 620884 Alberta Ltd. Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Fort McMurray- Conklin. BKW Enterprises Ltd. and 620884 Alberta Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(3), and violated section 17(1)(b)(ii) by making an over-contribution in the 2012 Provincial General Election. $4,000 $500 administrative penalty (issued and received) The candidate was ordered to return the excessive contribution amount of $2,000. The refund was issued.
The investigation revealed that the candidate did not violate section 19 of the EFCDA .
This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a).Last updated: May 22, 2014
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.Dates
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)Commenced:
July 2013
Concluded:
October 2013Solo Liquor Stores Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Candidate in the Electoral Division of Calgary-Greenway Solo Liquor Store #1, Solo Liquor Store #4, Solo Liquor Store #7, Solo Liquor Store (Bankview) Ltd., Solo Liquor Store (Copperfield) Ltd., and Solo Liquor Store (Panorama) Ltd. were deemed a single corporation, in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(vi), and made an over-contribution in June 2012 $10,000 $2,500 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Candidate returned the contribution voluntarily. Receipt of the contribution by the candidate did not violate any provisions of the EFCDA. This information is posted in accordance with section 5.2(3)(a). Last updated: May 22, 2014
Note 1 :
Dates shown refer to the commencement and conclusion of the investigation. The date commenced will reflect the date shown on the initial complaint, if the investigation was initiated by an external source. If the investigation was initiated by the Chief Electoral Officer, the date the decision was made to investigate will appear. If an allegation regarding an excessive or prohibited contribution is founded, an investigation is commenced to determine whether the recipient violated the EFCDA. In this case, the date concluded will reflect the date that the investigation into the recipient’s acceptance of the contribution was completed and appropriate notice was provided to those involved. If an allegation is unfounded, the date concluded will reflect the date that appropriate notice was provided to those involved.Note 2 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act (the Act). Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ).Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act . An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.Direct Contributions
Date
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)January 2011 St. Michael’s Health Centre (Covenant Health) Alberta Liberal Party Covenant Health [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(vi.1) of the Act ] through its association with St. Michael’s Health Centre] purchased 3 tickets to a fundraising function* (Leader’s Dinner) at a cost of $100 each $225 $37.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order February 2011 Town of Whitecourt Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $75 each $100 $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution voluntarily March 2011 Portage College Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Athabasca-Redwater The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] purchased 10 tickets to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $75 each $500 $125 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution voluntarily April 2011 Bow Valley College Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each $850 $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order June 2011 Mackenzie County Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Fort Saskatchewan-
VegrevilleThe County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 3 registration fees for a fundraising function* (golf tournament) at a cost of $200 each $525 $262.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order June 2011 Town of Whitecourt Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville- Westlock The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $155 $130 $65 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order June 2011 Town of Whitecourt Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 8 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $133.12 each $865 $432.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution voluntarily June 2011 Woodlands County Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii)
of the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $130$105 $52.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution voluntarily Indirect Contributions
Date
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Indirect Contribution Amount (Note 3) Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)January 2011 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Egmont The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Egmont Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $150 $125 $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Calgary-Acadia CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order February 2011 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Foothills The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a CA fundraising function* at a cost of $100 each $150 $37.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order March 2011 Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills The ATB [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(i) of
the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $125$100 $25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order March 2011 Village of Waskatenau Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Athabasca-Redwater The Village [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 4 dinner tickets to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $75 each $200 $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order April 2011 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 $425 $106.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order April 2011 Town of High River Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii)
of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450$425 $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order June 2011 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-East The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-East Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $150 $125 $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA was ordered to return the contribution June 2011 Municipal District of Foothills Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood The Municipal District [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 8 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each and sponsored two holes at the tournament (a fair market value of $100 each) $1,200 $600 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order June 2011 Town of Barrhead Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville- WestlockThe Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii)
of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135$110 $55 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA was ordered to return the contribution July 2011 Mackenzie County Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Dunvegan-Central Peace The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii)
of the Act ] provided reimbursement for 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (golf tournament) at a cost of $150$125 $62.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order October 2011 Chinook’s Edge School Division #73 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The School Division [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $250 $225 $56.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order November 2011 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Glenmore The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (CA Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $150 $125 $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order Last updated: October 16, 2013
Note 1 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act).Note 2 :
Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ). Direct contributions occur when a prohibited corporation makes a political contribution.Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act. An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.Direct Contributions
Date
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Direct Contribution Amount (Note 3) Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)April 2010 Bow Valley College Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of
the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each$850 $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party was advised to consider returning the contribution on a voluntary basis April 2010 Calgary Laboratory Services Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The corporation [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(i) of the Act ] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each $850 $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order May 2010 St. Thomas Aquinas RCS Regional Division #38 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Leduc-Beaumont-Devon The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 $125 $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order June 2010 County of St. Paul Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200)$200 $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily June 2010 Municipal District of Foothills Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood The Municipal District [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 4 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each $500 $250 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order June 2010 Portage College Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of
the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200)$200 $50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily June 2010 Town of Elk Point Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200)$200 $100 administrative penalty (issued and received) The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily June 2010 Town of High River Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each$125 $62.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order June 2010 Town of St. Paul Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lac La Biche-St. Paul The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] supplied goods to a fundraising function* (Constituency Association Premier’s Dinner) – (a fair market value of $200)$200 $100 administrative penalty (issued and received) The former Lac La Biche-St. Paul CA returned the contribution voluntarily June 2010 Town of Whitecourt Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville-WestlockThe Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] paid 2 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135 each$220 $110 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order June 2010 Town of Whitecourt Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] paid 6 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $130 each$630 $315 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution voluntarily June 2010 Westlock County Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville-WestlockThe County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 2 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135 each and sponsored a hole at the tournament (a fair market value of $105) $325 $81.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order June 2010 Woodlands County Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
Constituency Association (CA) – Barrhead-Morinville-WestlockThe County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] paid 1 registration fee for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $135$110 $55 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA was ordered to return the contribution June 2010 Woodlands County Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Whitecourt-Ste. Anne The County [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] paid 7 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $130 each$735 $367.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution voluntarily September 2010 Town of High Prairie Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Lesser Slave Lake The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] paid 4 registration fees for a fundraising function* (golf tournament) at a cost of $100 each $300 $300 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution voluntarily September 2010 Town of Sylvan Lake Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Innisfail-Sylvan Lake The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] waived the rental fee for a fundraising function* (a fair market value of $640)$640 $160 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order October 2010 Grande Prairie Regional College Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The College [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(v) of the Act ] purchased 6 tickets to a fundraising function* (Northern Alberta
Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $250 each$1,350 $337.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order October 2010 Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division #4 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act] purchased 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Lethbridge) at a cost of $250 each $450 $112.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order Indirect Contributions
Date
(Note 1)Contributor Recipient Circumstances
(Note 2)Indirect Contribution Amount (Note 3) Penalty issued by CEO to the Contributor (Note 4) Return of Contribution by the Recipient
(Note 5)March 2010 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Hays The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Hays Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $100 $75 $18.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA was advised to consider returning the contribution on a voluntary basis April 2010 Municipal District of Foothills Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The Municipal District [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 4 tickets to
a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each$1,700 $850 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party was advised to consider returning the contribution on a voluntary basis April 2010 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Egmont The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Egmont Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $150 $125 $31.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Calgary-Acadia CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order April 2010 Town of Okotoks Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 6 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Calgary) at a cost of $450 each$2,550 $637.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order May 2010 Town of Rimbey Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner in Edmonton) at a cost of $450 each$850 $212.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order June 2010 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Mackay The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a CA fundraising function* at a cost of $100 $75 $18.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Calgary-Northern Hills CA returned the contribution in compliance with the
CEO orderJune 2010 Town of Okotoks Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Highwood The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] provided reimbursement for 3 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $150 each$375 $93.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order July 2010 Town of Oyen Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Drumheller-Stettler The Town [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(ii) of
the Act ] provided reimbursement for 2 registration fees for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $162.50 each$275 $68.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order September 2010 Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
Constituency Association (CA) – Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedwaterThe ATB [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(i) of the
Act ] purchased a golf package for a fundraising function* (MLA golf tournament) at a cost of $750$650 $162.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order October 2010 Chinook’s Edge School Division #73 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The School Divison [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] purchased 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Premier’s
Dinner) at a cost of $250$225 $56.25 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order October 2010 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-North Hill The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a CA fundraising function* at a cost of $120 each $190 $47.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Calgary-Klein CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO
orderOctober 2010 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Mackay The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 1 ticket to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Mackay Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $100 $75 $18.75 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Calgary-Mackay-Nose Hill CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order October 2010 West Winds
School Division #74Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta The School Division [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] purchased 8 tickets to a fundraising function* (Premier’s Dinner) at a cost of $250 each $1,800 $900 administrative penalty (issued and received) The Party returned the contribution prior to the issuance of the CEO order November 2010 Foundations for the Future Charter Academy Charter School Society Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta Constituency Association (CA) – Calgary-Varsity The School Board [a prohibited corporation in accordance with section 1(1)(l)(iv) of the Act ] provided reimbursement for the purchase of 2 tickets to a fundraising function* (Calgary-Varsity Constituency Association Dinner) at a cost of $100 each $150 $37.50 administrative penalty (issued and received) The CA returned the contribution in compliance with the CEO order Last updated: October 16, 2013
Note 1 :
Disclosure is limited, by law, to violations that occurred on or after December 10, 2009. Results of investigations of alleged violations that occurred prior to that date cannot be disclosed, in accordance with the confidentiality provisions of the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act).Note 2 :
Section references refer to the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act ( the Act) .Note 3 :
*Section 23 of the Act prescribes that if the individual charge for a ticket to a fundraising function is more than $50, the expense portion is $25 and the balance is deemed to be a contribution (effective to December 31, 2012 ). Direct contributions occur when a prohibited corporation makes a political contribution.Note 4 :
Several criteria were considered in the assessment of penalties, including:- Materiality/severity
- Number of violations
- Cooperation/self-reporting
- Due diligence/policies established to ensure compliance
Note 5 :
Effective April 22, 2010, the Chief Electoral Officer had statutory authority to order a political entity to return prohibited contributions to the contributor, in accordance with section 51.1 of the Act . Prior to that, the political entity was advised to consider the voluntary return of a prohibited contribution. An order is made when it is determined that a prohibited corporation made a contribution in violation of the Act. An order does not indicate any finding of statutory violation on the part of the political entity by the Chief Electoral Officer. This information is updated to reflect contributions that have been returned.
Last Updated: March 12, 2024
EA is Election Act
EFCDA is Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act
LAEA is Local Authorities Election Act