The Friday, January 15, By-election for Councillor Ward 22 Scarborough-Agincourt will proceed as planned with the implementation of a range of health and safety measures developed in consultation with Toronto Public Health. Read more.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the City Clerk has declared an emergency under Section 53 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The emergency requires new arrangements for candidates, scrutineers and electors when attending a voting place. The City Clerk is confident that the voting place health and safety measures will keep everyone safe on election day.
2020
2020 Key Dates
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Information for Candidates & Third Party Advertisers
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Thursday, October 29 |
- 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
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Thursday, October 29 |
- 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
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Wednesday, November 11 |
- Remembrance Day – Election Services office closed
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Tuesday, December 1 |
- Last day for candidates to:
- Office hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The nomination paper must be filed or withdrawn by 2 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 2 |
- Certification of candidate nomination papers to be completed by 4 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 2 |
- 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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Wednesday, December 2
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Friday, January 15, 2021 |
Voters’ list revision period
- Eligible electors whose name are not on the voters’ list (or whose names are shown incorrectly) may add/correct their information by:
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Tuesday, December 8 |
- 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
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Tuesday, December 15 |
- 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
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Tuesday, December 22 |
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2021
2021 Key Dates
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Information for Candidates & Third Party Advertisers
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Friday, January 8
to
Sunday, January 10
(Inclusive) |
Advance Vote Days
- 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
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Thursday, January 14 |
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Friday, January 15 |
Election Day
- Voting takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Monday, January 18 |
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Monday, March 1 |
- 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
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Tuesday, March 30 |
- 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
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Wednesday, March 31 |
By 2 p.m.:
- 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
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Friday, April 30 |
By 2 p.m.:
- 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.
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Tuesday, June 29 |
- Last day for Toronto electors to request a compliance audit of a candidate or third party advertiser’s initial financial statement
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Wednesday, September 1 |
- 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
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Thursday, September 30 |
- 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
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Friday, October 1 |
By 2 p.m.:
- 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
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Monday, November 1 |
By 2 p.m.:
- 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.
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Thursday, December 30 |
- Last day for Toronto electors to request a compliance audit of a candidate or third party advertiser’s supplementary financial statement
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Thursday, December 30 |
- Last day for contributors to apply for a contribution rebate. All rebate application forms must be received by 4:30 p.m.
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2022
2022 Key Dates
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Information for Candidates & Third Party Advertisers
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Late January |
- Contribution rebate cheques mailed to eligible contributors
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