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As the province inches towards an election, Albertans can expect to hear more from third-party advertisers, or political action committees (PACs).

These groups are required to register with Elections Alberta when they spend, or plan to spend, more than $1,000 on political advertising. There are 15 currently registered, but many of them haven’t declared any fundraising dollars this year.

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Here’s a breakdown of the PACs active in Alberta.

Alberta Federation of Labour Inc.

The organization is affiliated with the NDP. Earlier this year, AFL president Gil McGowan said advertising dollars raised in 2017 were used for campaigns around the minimum wage, universal child care and changes to the labour code and employment standards.

Funds raised Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2018: $251,249

Main contributors: United Nurses of Alberta, UFCW Local 401 in Red Deer, Health Sciences Association of Alberta and local chapters of CUPE, UNIFOR and USW.