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Nomination period

Nominations may be filed by candidates prior to Nomination Day at any time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays, from Monday, January 4, 2010 to Thursday, September 9, 2010.

Locations:

Toronto City Hall
1st floor, North

Toronto Elections Office
89 Northline Rd.

On Nomination Day (Friday, September 10), nominations may only be filed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chamber.

Campaign period

The campaign period begins on January 4, 2010 or when a candidate files his or her nomination paper, whichever is later, and ends on December 31, 2010 unless the candidate withdraws the nomination, the City Clerk rejects the nomination or the candidate is continuing their campaign to erase a deficit.

Candidate website

The City's website allows candidates to obtain campaign information, to ask questions and to access interactive guides and the Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS).

Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS)

To access EFFS, candidates must complete and submit the Terms of Use Agreement and submit it to the City Clerk.

Candidate information session - Getting started

This is the first of three segments of the Candidate information session. These sessions are designed to explain the recent legislative amendments, the election process, campaign finances, Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS), accessibility, rebates, etc. All sessions will start at 7 p.m. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Campaign office signs

Campaign office signs may be erected starting July 27, 2010.

Candidate information session - Midway through the campaign

This session is the second of three segments. Topics will include the ballot, voters' list, election signs, advance vote, financial filings, etc. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Candidate information session - Getting started

This is the first of three segments of the Candidate information session. These sessions are designed to explain the recent legislative amendments, the election process, campaign finances, Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS), accessibility, rebates, etc. All sessions will start at 7 p.m. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Post Voters' List

The City Clerk shall post the voters' list for revisions.

Candidate information session - Getting started

This is the first of three segments of the Candidate information session. These sessions are designed to explain the recent legislative amendments, the election process, campaign finances, Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS), accessibility, rebates, etc. All sessions will start at 7 p.m. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Revision - Application to Remove an Elector's Name

An individual may make an application to remove an elector's name from the voters' list. The City Clerk will determine if the name is to be removed.

Revision period

Eligible electors whose names are not on the voters' list or whose names are shown incorrectly on the list may request to be added to the voters' list or have the information on the list amended by filling out a Voters' List Change Request form with the City Clerk's Office or at the voting place.

Candidate information session - Midway through the campaign

This session is the second of three segments. Topics will include the ballot, voters' list, election signs, advance vote, financial filings, etc. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Nomination Day

Last day for filing nominations.

Withdrawal of Nominations

Last day for withdrawing a nomination.
Nominations and withdrawals are accepted until 2 p.m.

Location:

Council Chamber at Toronto
City Hall

Certification of Nomination Papers

The City Clerk shall certify nomination papers before 4 p.m.

Acclamation

After 4 p.m., the City Clerk shall declare the eligible candidate(s) to be duly elected.

Candidate information session - Midway through the campaign

This session is the second of three segments. Topics will include the ballot, voters' list, election signs, advance vote, financial filings, etc. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Proxy Vote Certificates

Electors appointed as voting proxies must apply for their proxy voting certificates in the City Clerk's Office during these times.

On each day of an advance vote, the City Clerk's Office will be open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the purpose of issuing proxies. The City Clerk's office will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday.

On Election Day (Monday, October 25, 2010), proxy vote certificates are available only between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Candidate information session - Midway through the campaign

This session is the second of three segments. Topics will include the ballot, voters' list, election signs, advance vote, financial filings, etc. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Interim list of changes to the Voters' List

The interim list of changes to the Voters' List is available for pickup at Toronto City Hall or the Toronto Elections Office at 89 Northline Road.

Certificate of Maximum Campaign Expense Limit, Final Amount

The City Clerk shall provide the certificate of maximum campaign expense limits, final amount, to all candidates.

Candidate information session - Midway through the campaign

This session is the second of three segments. Topics will include the ballot, voters' list, election signs, advance vote, financial filings, etc. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Logistic and accuracy testing of Vote Counting Equipment

Candidates will have the opportunity to view the testing of the vote counting equipment at the Toronto Elections Office (89 Northline Road) between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

For an appointment, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Advance Voting Days

Electors may vote prior to Election Day for any reason.

Weekday advance voting will be held at City Hall, Etobicoke, York, North York, East York and Scarborough Civic Centres.

On Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 advance voting will be available at one location in each of the City's 44 wards. Weekend Advance Vote locations (PDF).

Election Signs

Election signs may be erected starting Thursday, September 30, 2010.

Official Results

The City Clerk will publicly declare to be elected the candidate having the highest number of votes for the office.

Removal of Election Signs

Election Signs must be removed within 3 days of Election Day.

Candidate information session - Closing the campaign

This is the final segment of the Candidate information session. This session covers the topics of closing or extending the campaign, Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS), financial filings and penalties. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca.

Notice of Financial Filing Requirements and Penalties

A notice will be sent by registered mail to all candidates. This notice outlines the rules and dates for filing financial statements and penalties incurred for non-compliance.

Term of Office commences

The elected members must take the oath of office prior to taking their seat.

Candidate information session - Closing the campaign

This is the final segment of the Candidate Information Session. This session covers the topics of closing or extending the campaign, Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS), financial filings and penalties. To register, call 416-395-0025 or e-mail candidateinfo@toronto.ca. All sessions begin at 7 p.m.

End of Campaign period

This is the end of the campaign period unless the candidate withdraws the nomination, the nomination is rejected by the City Clerk or the candidate is continuing the campaign to erase a deficit. Candidates may not raise funds or incur expenses beyond this date unless they have a deficit and have notified the City Clerk of the extension to the campaign period.

Notification to the City Clerk of a Deficit and Continuation of Campaign Period

If a candidate has a deficit on this date and wishes to continue campaigning to eliminate the deficit, the candidate must notify the City Clerk on the prescribed form on or before 2 p.m., December 31, 2010. Failure to do so will mean that the campaign period automatically ends on this date.

Last day to apply to the Court for a filing extension

This is the last day a candidate may apply to the Ontario Court of Justice to have their financial filing deadline extended for a maximum of 90 days.

Deadline for filing of Financial Statements

This is the final date by which all nominated candidates must file their financial statement. The statement covers the period from the day the candidate filed their nomination paper until December 31, 2010. The candidate must notify the City Clerk, in writing, of the Court application by 2 p.m. on the filing date. Penalties commence at 2:01 p.m.

Notice of Default

All candidates who did not file the required financial statement will be sent a Notice of Default, by registered mail, outlining the penalties.

Extension of Campaign period - Reporting period

Candidates who extended their campaign to erase a deficit are responsible for filing a supplementary financial filing. This filing covers the day the candidate filed their nomination paper until June 30, 2011.

First batch of Contribution Rebate Cheques mailed

Rebate cheques will be mailed the first week of September to eligible contributors who:

• Made contribution(s) on or before December 31, 2010 and
• Submitted their rebate application(s) by August 19, 2011

Last day to apply to the Court for a filing extension (Supplementary Financial Filing)

This is the last day a candidate may apply to the Ontario Court of Justice to have their financial filing deadline extended to a maximum of 90 days.

Deadline for Supplementary Financial Filing

Financial statements cover the campaign period from the day the candidate filed their nomination paper until June 30, 2011.

Candidates must notify the Clerk before 2 p.m. of their application to the Ontario Court of Justice for an extension. Penalties commence at 2:01 p.m.

Deadline for Contribution Rebate Applications

All candidates should encourage their contributors to mail in the rebate forms as soon as they receive them. Final date by which contributors can file their rebate application for any contributions made to Council candidates in the 2010 election.