Election Disclosure Records - Burnaby Bylaws

Elections and Campaign Finance British Columbia 3 Minutes Read · published May 24, 2026 Flag of British Columbia

Burnaby, British Columbia residents and researchers can request municipal election disclosure records held by the City. This guide explains how to find published disclosure statements, submit a records request, what to expect about enforcement and penalties, and who in the City handles election records. Use the City Clerk and Elections pages for official postings and to start a formal request.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement for municipal election disclosure and campaign finance compliance in Burnaby is administered through the City Clerk and election officials, and where applicable is governed by provincial legislation. Specific monetary fines and penalty amounts are not specified on the cited page; consult the City Clerk for details and the provincial Local Elections Campaign Financing Act for statutory penalties.Burnaby Elections and Records[1]

Contact the City Clerk early if you believe a disclosure is missing or incorrect.
  • Enforcer: City Clerk and designated election officials; complaints are handled through the City Clerk's office.
  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation: first, repeat, or continuing offence ranges are not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: administrative orders, correction notices, or court actions may apply; specific measures are not specified on the cited page.
  • Inspection and complaint pathway: submit queries or complaints to the City Clerk via the official Elections contact points listed below.
  • Appeals and review: appeal routes and statutory time limits are not specified on the cited page; refer to the City Clerk and applicable provincial legislation for deadlines.
  • Defences and discretion: permitted defences or exemptions (for example, filing errors or permitted donations) are governed by statute and procedural rules; specific language is not specified on the cited page.

Applications & Forms

Information on candidate or third-party disclosure forms, names or form numbers, filing fees, submission method, and official deadlines is not specified on the cited City page; contact the City Clerk or consult provincial campaign financing rules for exact form names and filing timelines.View Elections info[1]

How to request election disclosure records

Follow these practical steps to obtain election disclosure records from Burnaby. Where records are published online, check the City’s Elections page first; if not available, submit a records request to the City Clerk with clear identifiers and timeframes.

  1. Search the Burnaby Elections and Records page for published disclosure statements and financial reports.
  2. If records are not online, prepare a request describing the document(s), candidate or third party name, election year, and date range.
  3. Submit the request to the City Clerk via the official contact or records request channel listed in Help and Support / Resources below.
  4. Pay any applicable search or reproduction fees if required; the City Clerk will advise of fees and timelines.
  5. If you receive a refusal, ask for the statutory reason in writing and the appeal route; appeal time limits are not specified on the cited page.
Always include precise identifiers such as candidate name and election year to speed processing.

FAQ

Can I view campaign disclosure statements online?
Some disclosure records are posted on the City’s Elections page; if a record is not available online, you can request it from the City Clerk.[1]
How long does the City take to respond to a records request?
Response times and statutory deadlines are not specified on the cited page; the City Clerk will provide expected timelines when you submit a request.[1]
Are there fees to obtain copies of disclosure records?
Fees for search and reproduction are not specified on the cited page; the City Clerk will advise of any applicable charges.[1]

How-To

  1. Identify the exact records you need (candidate name, office sought, election year).
  2. Check the Burnaby Elections page for published disclosures.[1]
  3. If not found, submit a written request to the City Clerk with your contact details and purpose.
  4. Respond to any City requests for payment or clarification, then receive records by email or postal mail as arranged.

Key Takeaways

  • Start at Burnaby’s Elections page to find published disclosure records quickly.
  • If records are not online, submit a clear request to the City Clerk with precise identifiers.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Burnaby - Elections and Records

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