The Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS) is used by Toronto election candidates, designates and third party advertisers to manage campaign finances and submit financial statements. Access is restricted to authorized users.
The Electronic Financial Filing System (EFFS) has been updated for 2026 and now requires you to create a City of Toronto login and link it to your EFFS account. Follow the instructions below to complete both steps.
Follow the steps below, or watch the How to Create a City of Toronto Login video tutorial:
After logging in to EFFS, follow the on-screen instructions to link your account:
Important: Once your account is linked, you will not need to verify it again.
For general information on the City of Toronto login, visit Help With City of Toronto Login.
For questions or help with EFFS, contact Toronto Elections at candidateinfo@toronto.ca or 416‑395‑0025. Staff are available Monday to Friday (except holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.