Key dates for candidates and third party advertisers interested in participating in the 2022 municipal election.
2022
Monday, May 2
- First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee
- 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
- preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee 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, July 29 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for candidates to:
- file a nomination
- withdraw a nomination
- change office
Monday, August 1
- Last day for the City Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers
Thursday, September 1
- Voters’ List available to candidates
Monday, September 26
- Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers
- Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates)
Friday, October 21
- Last day to register as a third party advertiser
Monday, October 24
2023
Monday, January 2
- 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, March 24 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the initial financial statement
Friday, June 30
- End of extended campaign period
Friday, September 29 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 period)
