Policy experts and former candidates are giving a mixed reaction to the changes under the Bill 29, the Local Authorities Election Amendment Act. The new bill was unveiled this week by Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu. It introduces a slew of changes to rules for municipal and trustee elections that would go into effect Sept. 1, if passed. Existing legislation caps donations so one individual can donate only $4,000 in total during a campaign. Payman Parseyan ran for Ward 9 in Edmonton during the 2017 municipal election.

Source: CBC News June 28, 2020 13:52 UTC