2022 – 2023 Key Election Dates

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, August 19 at 2 p.m.

• Deadline for candidates to:
  • file a nomination
  • withdraw a nomination
  • change office

Monday, August 22

• Last day for the City Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers

Thursday, September 1

• Voters’ List available to candidates

Friday, September 23

• 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

• Election Day

Tuesday, January 3

• 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 31 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)