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How the return of corporate donations allows some Albertans to double their political contributions

Higher limits for political donations raise concerns about influence

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

20 Apr 2026 • 3 min read

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Premier Danielle Smith walking through a doorway.
Several Albertans took advantage of changes to political financing rules by mixing individual and corporate donations to boost their spending limit in 2025. (The Canadian Press/Amber Bracken)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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