EXPENSE limits for the 2026 General Local Elections are available on the Elections BC website.
Expense limits for candidates:
Expense limits for third party advertising sponsors:
Some examples:
* The expense limit for a Mayor of Surrey candidate is $251,962.07
* The expense limit for a Mayor of Vancouver candidate is $257,500.52
* The expense limit for a candidate for the Surrey City Council is $137,511.79
* The expense limit for a candidate for the Vancouver City Council is $141,152.04
Expense limits for general local elections are calculated by the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Education and Childcare, and Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation.
| Pre-campaign period begins | July 20, 2026 |
| Deadline to apply to register an elector organization | July 31, 2026 |
| Deadline for voter registration with Elections BC (Voters may still register with their local government) |
August 18, 2026 |
| Nomination period begins | September 1, 2026 |
| Close of nominations | September 11, 2026 |
| Campaign period begins | September 19, 2026 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Elections BC closed) | September 30, 2026 |
| Thanksgiving Day (Elections BC closed) | October 12, 2026 |
| General Voting Day | October 17, 2026 |
| Disclosure statement filing deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Late filing deadline for disclosure statements (with $500 fee) | February 16, 2027 |
