If a person, corporation or trade union intends to spend money between April 3, 2023 and election day, on advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate in the 2023 by-election for mayor, they are conducting third party advertising and must register with the City Clerk.
Third party advertiser registration must be certified by the City Clerk before they can accept any contributions or spend any money on advertising.
If a person, corporation, or trade union wishes to spend money on advertisements that promote, support, or oppose a candidate in the 2023 Mayoral By-election, they must first file a Notice of Registration with the City Clerk. A third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign until their registration has been certified by the City Clerk.
Learn more about how to Become a Third Party Advertiser and for contribution and spending limits, refer to Third Party Advertiser: Manage a Campaign.
Third party advertising must be done independently of candidates, who are not able to direct a third party advertiser. If a candidate wishes to purchase or direct their own election campaign advertising, they must follow rules under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and identify themselves on their advertisements.
If you believe that a third party advertiser has contravened the Municipal Elections Act, please complete the Third Party Advertiser Complaint Form and send the complaint to thirdpartyinfo@toronto.ca.