General Notice to Third Party Advertisers

Ontario residents, corporations and trade unions that will incur expenses for advertisements, during the restricted period (May 1 to the close of voting on voting day), related to the promotion, support or opposition of a candidate, or that take a position on a “yes” or “no” question on the ballot, in any broadcast, print, electronic, or other medium, must register as a third party advertiser. 

An individual, corporation, or trade union cannot raise or spend any money on third party advertisements that will appear during an election in the Municipality of Clarington until they have registered as a third-party advertiser and opened a bank account exclusively for the election campaign. 

Registrations can be filed from Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Friday, October 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Clerk’s office.  

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. 

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 Municipal Elections Act. 
• A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) 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. 

For more information, contact 905-697-4747 or votes@clarington.net or visit www.clarington.net/Votes.