Register as a Third Party Advertiser

Individuals, corporations or trade unions are eligible to register as a Third Party Advertiser, provided that they have formally registered with the Clerk as a Third Party Advertiser.

Registrations must filed in person BY APPOINTMENT ONLY with the Clerk during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding Statutory holidays). The deadline to register or withdraw is October 23, 2026. Third party registrations will not be accepted after the deadline. Registration allows a Third Party Advertiser to promote or oppose any candidate that the electors in the municipality can vote for (Local Council, District Council, and School Board Trustee positions). There is no registration fee for third party advertising, but the Clerk must examine the registration and then certify the notice of registration if deemed compliant, or reject the registration.

The following are not permitted to register:

• Municipal election candidates;
• Federal and Provincial political parties, constituency associations, registered candidates and leadership contestants;
• The Crown in right of Ontario, a municipality or local board.

If third party advertisers want to advertise in more than one municipality, they will have to register in each municipality.