Key Election Dates

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 for mail-in voting by 4:30 p.m.
• Last day to add, change or update your voters’ list information online through MyVote.

Friday, October 21

• Toronto Elections must receive completed packages by October 21, 2022 at noon (12 p.m.).

Friday, October 7 to Friday, October 14

• Advance Voting Days

Monday, October 24

• Election Day

2023

Friday, June 29

• Last day for an eligible voter in the city of Toronto to file a compliance audit application

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: topics for this session include campaign rules and finances, the contribution rebate program, voters’ lists, election signs and more. No registration is required.
  

  In-person Session

  7 – 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers
  Toronto City Hall
  100 Queen Street West

  Or join online via Webex

  Learn more about how to participate in online sessions run by the City.

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: topics for this session include campaign rules and finances, the contribution rebate program, voters’ lists, election signs and more. No registration is required.
  

  In-person Session

  7 – 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers
  Toronto City Hall
  100 Queen Street West

  Or join online via Webex (link coming soon)

  Learn more about how to participate in online sessions run by the City.

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

• Election Day

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