A person, corporation or trade union must register with the Clerk (by appointment) from May 2, 2022 to October 21, 2022 if they spend money on advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate in the municipal election, or question on the ballot.
Third Party Advertiser ("TPA")
Notice of Registration must be filed with the Clerk of each municipality where advertising will take place. Notice of Registration may be filed beginning on May 1, 2022 until Friday, October 21, 2022 (the Friday before voting day) by appointment during regular business hours.
Notice of Registration (Form 7) must be filed as follows:
- in person or by an agent with an original signature; no faxes or electronically transmitted registration notices will be accepted.
- with proof of identity, showing your name, address with your Ontario residence and signature, as prescribed in O.Reg. 304/13, as amended
- with the Notice of Registration (Form 7)
- with the declaration of qualification, signed by the individual or by a representative of the corporation or trade union
- the person filing as the representative must provide proof that they are authorized to act on behalf of the corporation or trade union (a board resolution from the corporation or trade union authorizing you to act on behalf of the corporation or trade union).
An election sign permit is only issued to an Official Candidate or Registered Third Party Advertiser.
Applicants will need to complete an election sign permit application form and submit along with the required fee and deposit.
Municipal Elections
Election signs will be permitted in the Township commencing 28 days prior to Election Day for municipal elections and ending 3 days following the day of the election.
Federal & Provincial Elections
Election signs will be permitted in the Township one (1) day following the writ. Signs at Candidate Headquarters will be permitted following the issuance of an Election Sign Permit.
Election Signs
Election signs include advertising or promotion of a political party or a candidate for the public office in a federal, provincial, or municipal election and require an Election Sign permit.
Please note that both Candidates and Third Party Advertisers ('TPA") are required to identify themselves on campaign advertisements and signs, so that it is clear who is responsible for each sign and advertisement that appears or is broadcast.
Important Forms and Information:
Information will be added as required.