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Qualifications of a Candidate | Sections 21 & 47(1) of the LAEA

A person may be nominated as a candidate in the Town of Blackfalds’ municipal election if, on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025), they are:

A person who is eligible to vote in that election (being at least 18 years of age and a Canadian Citizen);

A resident of the Town of Blackfalds for the six (6) consecutive months (March 22, 2025) before Nomination Day (September 22, 2025);

Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the LAEA.

Ineligibility for Nomination as a Candidate | Sections 22 & 23 of the LAEA

A person is not eligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election under the LAEA if on Nomination Day:

  • The person is the auditor of the Town of Blackfalds;
  • The person is an employee of the Town of Blackfalds unless they have taken a leave of absence;
  • The person is indebted to the Town of Blackfalds for taxes in default of more than $50, excluding current taxes;
  • The person is indebted to the Town of Blackfalds for any debt exceeding $500 and in default for more than 90 days;
  • The person has, within the previous 10 years, been convicted of an offence under the LAEA, the Election Act, the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, or the Canada Elections Act (Canada).

All instances of ineligibility can be found in Sections 22 and 23 of the LAEA. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are eligible for nomination.