Find information about the 2022 municipal election key dates for voters, and candidates and third party advertisers interested in participating in the election.
Voters
2022
Thursday, September 1
- Applications for mail-in voting packages will open online and by phone.
- Toronto Elections will start accepting revisions to the voters’ list.
Friday, September 23
- The deadline to apply to vote by mail has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on September 23.
- Last day to add, change or update your voters’ list information online through MyVote. After this date for your name to appear on the final election day voters’ list, all revisions must be submitted to Toronto Elections by October 14 at 4:30 p.m. This can be done by emailing VoterRegistration@toronto.ca or calling 311.
Monday, September 26
- Voter information cards start being mailed out to eligible voters
Friday, October 21
- Toronto Elections must receive completed Mail-in Voting packages by October 21, 2022 at noon (12 p.m.).
Friday, October 7 to Friday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
2023
Friday, June 29
- Last day for an eligible voter in the city of Toronto to file a compliance audit application
Candidates & Third Party Advertisers
Learn more about Candidate Information Sessions offered and more, visit
Candidate Resources.
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
Thursday, July 14
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
Wednesday, August 24
Thursday, September 1
- Voters’ List, ward maps and list of voting locations will be available to candidates
Tuesday, September 13 to Friday, September 16 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Candidates can view the logic and accuracy testing of the vote counting equipment at Toronto Elections, 89 Northline Road
- To attend, please email candidateinfo@toronto.ca
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)
Thursday, September 29
- First day election signs and campaign office signs can be erected
Friday, October 7 to Friday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Advance Voting Dates
- Candidates can access the list of people who voted during the advance voting period
Friday, October 21
- Last day to register as a third party advertiser
Monday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, October 27
- Election signs and campaign office signs to be removed by the end of day
2023
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
Monday, May 1
- Candidates and third party advertisers who did not file their financial statement by Friday, March 31, 2023 may file it within the 30 day 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.
Friday, June 29
- Last day for an eligible elector in the City of Toronto to file a compliance audit application
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)
Monday, October 30
- Candidates and third party advertisers who did not file their financial statement by Friday, September 29, 2023 may file it within the 30 day grace period if they pay a $500 late filing fee.
Friday, December 29
- Last day for an eligible elector in the City of Toronto to file a compliance audit application.
- Deadline for contributors to apply for a contribution rebate either online or manually
