Below are the key dates for candidates and third party advertisers for the June 26, 2023 by-election for mayor.
2023
Monday, April 3
- First day to file a nomination paper and 25 signed endorsements for mayor
- once the nomination paper is filed with the City Clerk, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
- preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
- First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser
- a third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the City Clerk
- preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification
Friday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Deadline for candidates to:
- file a nomination
- withdraw a nomination
Monday, May 15 by 4 p.m.
- Last day for the City Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers
- Voters’ List, ward maps and list of voting locations will be available to candidates
Thursday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Candidate Information Session (Managing Your Campaign)
- Committee Room #2, City Hall, 100 Queen St. W, 2nd floor
Tuesday, May 23, Thursday, May 25 and Friday, May 26
- Logic and accuracy testing of the vote counting equipment
- Email candidateinfo@toronto.ca to book an appointment to observe
Thursday, May 25
- Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers
- Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates
Thursday, June 1
- First day election signs and campaign office signs can be erected
- Sample ballots and number of scrutineers allowed in each voting place available through MyCampaign
Thursday, June 8 to Tuesday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Advance Vote
- Candidates can access the list of people who voted during the advance vote period
Friday, June 16
- Candidates can access the list of people who voted by mail-in ballot
Friday, June 23
- Last day to register as a third party advertiser
Monday, June 26
Thursday, June 29
- Election signs and campaign office signs to be removed by the end of day
Thursday, August 10
- End of campaign period for candidates and third party advertisers
- Last day to file a Notice of Extension, Form 6, to continue campaigning to erase a deficit
Friday, September 8
- Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to apply to the Superior Court of Justice for an extension of the financial filing deadline
Monday, September 11 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the initial financial statement
Wednesday, October 11
- Candidates and third party advertisers who did not file their financial statement by Monday, September 11, 2023 may file it within the 30 days grace period if they pay a $500 late filing fee. Any candidates who file within the 30 day grace period is not entitled to receive their refund of nomination filing fee.
Monday, December 11
- Last day for an eligible elector in the City of Toronto to file a compliance audit application on an initial financial statement
2024
Monday, February 12
- End of extended campaign period
Tuesday, March 12
- Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to apply to the Superior Court of Justice for an extension of the financial filing deadline
Wednesday March 13 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the supplementary financial statement (applies only to those who extended their campaign)
Monday, April 15
- Candidates and third party advertisers who did not file their financial statement by Wednesday, March 13, 2024 may file it within the 30 day grace period if they pay a $500 late filing fee.
Tuesday, June 11
- Last day for an eligible elector in the City of Toronto to file a compliance audit application on a supplementary financial statement
Monday, August 12
- Deadline for Toronto Elections to receive (either online or by mail) the contributor’s contribution rebate application
