The next municipal election day for Toronto is Monday, October 24, 2022. Advance voting days are October 7-14.
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
Friday, October 7 to Friday, October 14
Monday, October 24
2023
Friday, June 29
- Last day for an eligible elector in the City of Toronto to file a compliance audit application
Candidates & Third Party Advertisers
Learn more about Candidate Information Sessions offered July 14 and August 24 and more
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
- Manage your Campaign Information Session
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
- Manage your Campaign Information Session
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
- 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
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