2021 By-Election: Key Dates

• First day for candidates to file a nomination paper for the office Councillor, Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt
• Campaign period begins once a nomination paper is filed
• Preliminary spending limit and other legislative documentation provided to candidates on the day they file their nomination paper

• First day for third party advertisers to file a registration form for the by-election
• Campaign period starts once the registration form is certified by the City Clerk
• Once certified, the preliminary spending limit is provided

• Remembrance Day – Election Services office closed

• Last day for candidates to:
  • File a nomination to run as a candidate
  • Withdraw a nomination
• Office hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  The nomination paper must be filed or withdrawn by 2 p.m.

• Certification of candidate nomination papers to be completed by 4 p.m.

• Through MyCampaign, candidates will be able to access free digital copies of the following:
  • Voters’ list
  • Ward map
  • List of voting places

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Friday, January 15, 2021

• Eligible electors whose name are not on the voters’ list (or whose names are shown incorrectly) may add/correct their information by:
  • Calling 311, visiting the by-election webpages or by sending an email to: elections@toronto.ca
  • Visiting the voting place during the advance voting, or on election day

• Candidates will receive by email:
  • Final maximum spending limits
  • Final maximum contribution limit (applies to candidates and their spouses)
• Third Party Advertisers will receive by email the final maximum spending limits

• Candidates can view the testing of vote counting equipment at the Toronto Election Services Office at 89 Northline Road
• Viewing will be between 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Candidates must register in advance by emailing candidateinfo@toronto.ca

• Election and campaign office signs can be erected

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Sunday, January 10

(Inclusive)

• Voting takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Electors may vote during Advance Vote days for any reason
• Advance Vote will be available in two locations in Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt

• Last day for third party advertisers to file a registration form

• Voting takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• All election signs must be removed by end of day

• End of the candidates and third party advertisers campaign period (unless candidate has previously withdrawn their nomination or the candidate or third party advertiser applies to extend their campaign
• Last day for candidates or third party advertisers to file an Extension of Campaign Period – Form 6 to erase a campaign deficit
• Candidates or third party advertisers who extend their campaign must file an initial and supplementary financial statement by the legislative deadline dates
• Last day for City Clerk to provide notice of financial filing requirements and penalties to candidates and third party advertisers

• Last day for candidates or third party advertisers to apply to the Superior Court of Justice to extend the deadline to file an initial financial statement

• Last day to file an initial financial statement for reporting period ending March 1, 2021
• Last day for candidates or third party advertisers to notify City Clerk of filing extension received from the Superior Court of Justice

After 2 p.m.:

• Start of 30 day ‘grace period’ for filing, during which candidates or third party advertisers can still file an initial financial statement by paying a $500 late filing fee

• Last day of 30 day ‘grace period’ for filing, during which candidates or third party advertisers can still file an initial financial statement by paying a $500 late filing fee
• Legislative penalties take effect at 2:01 p.m.

• Last day for Toronto electors to request a compliance audit of a candidate or third party advertiser’s initial financial statement

• End of supplementary campaign period
• Last day for City Clerk to provide notice of supplementary filing requirements and penalties to candidates and third party advertisers

• Last day for candidates or third party advertisers to apply to the Superior Court of Justice to extend the deadline to file a supplementary financial statement

• Last day to file financial statement for reporting period ending September 1, 2021 – only applies to those who filed a Extension of Campaign Period – Form 6 to extend the campaign period
• Last day for candidates or third party advertisers to notify City Clerk of filing extension received from the Superior Court of Justice

After 2 p.m.:

• Start of 30 day ‘grace period’ for filing, during which candidates or third party advertisers can still file a supplementary financial statement by paying a $500 late filing fee

• Last day of 30 day ‘grace period’ for filing, during which candidates or third party advertisers can still file a supplementary financial statement by paying a $500 late filing fee
• Legislative penalties take effect at 2:01 p.m.

• Last day for Toronto electors to request a compliance audit of a candidate or third party advertiser’s supplementary financial statement

• Last day for contributors to apply for a contribution rebate. All rebate application forms must be received by 4:30 p.m.

• Contribution rebate cheques mailed to eligible contributors