The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 now includes rules for third party advertising. 

A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any medium (broadcast, print, electronic or other medium) that has the purpose of promoting, supporting or opposing a candidate or a 'yes' or 'no' to a question on a ballot. 

Third party advertising does not include:

  • an advertisement by and under the direction of a candidate;
  • where no expenses are incurred by a person/entity in relation to the advertisement (such as comments made on social media);
  • when given or transmitted by an individual to employees, by a corporation to its shareholders, directors, members or employees or by a trade union to its members or employees.

The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 now includes rules for third party advertising. 

A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any medium (broadcast, print, electronic or other medium) that has the purpose of promoting, supporting or opposing a candidate or a 'yes' or 'no' to a question on a ballot. 

You must be registered as a Third Party Advertiser prior to the start of any advertising. 

Who can register as a Third Party Advertiser?
Only the following persons and entities are eligible to file a notice of registration:
  • an individual who is normally a resident in Ontario;
  • a corporation that carries on business in Ontario;
  • a trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario. 
Who cannot register as a Third Party Advertiser?
 Persons and entities that are not eligible to file a notice of registration include:
  • a candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33 of the Act;
  • a federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party;
  • a provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act;
  • The Crown in Right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board. 
How to register?

Nomination packages for candidates and registration packages for Third Party Advertisers are available for pick up at Town Hall, 917 Lesperance Road starting Monday, May 2, 2022 during regular business hours.

Candidates and Third Parties wishing to pick up a package or file their nomination/registration papers are asked to make an appointment with the Clerk's Office by contacting the Clerk at 519-735-2184, ext. 139 or by emailing the Clerk before they come to Town Hall.