Third party advertisers
Third party advertising refers to advertisements that support, promote or oppose a candidate. “Third party” in this context means a person or entity who is not a candidate. Third-party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign. Any advertisements or materials that are made and distributed by a candidate, or under a candidate’s direction, are part of the candidate’s campaign.
Third-party advertising is a way for those outside of a candidate’s campaign to express support of or opposition to candidates and to try to persuade voters to vote a certain way.
A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate. Advertisements can include traditional ads as well as materials such as brochures or signs.
All individuals, corporations and trade unions must register before incurring any expense related to third party advertisements. Registration for third party advertisers opens on May 1st and closes on October 23, 2026.
Advertisements that do not involve incurring expenses (such as discussions, posting on social media, sending an email), are not considered third party advertising.
Eligibility
Only the following persons and entities are eligible to file a notice of registration:
An individual who is normally a resident in Ontario.
A corporation that carries on business in Ontario.
A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.
Persons and entities that are not eligible to file a notice of registration include:
A candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33.
A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party.
A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act.
The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.
Important Dates
Registration Period:
Begins: Friday, May 1st
Closes: Friday, October 23rd
Advanced Voting Period:
October 19-26, 2026
Voting Day:
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
See a more detailed schedule below.
Registration Process
An individual, corporation or trade union must register with Clerk, in person or by agent, to be a third-party advertiser in a the Municipality of Marmora and Lake. (If filing by agent, the agent must present a commissioned Agent Appointment Form.)
The first day to register is Friday, May 1, 2026. All registrations must be filed Friday, October 23, 2026. An appointment is required. Please email clerk@marmoraandlake.ca.
Requirements for Registration
The registration must be completed in full and filed in person by the individual, or a representative of a corporation or trade union, and include:
Identification for proof of identity (eg: Driver's Licence, Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.)
A completed copy of the Registration Form (Form 7)
There is no filing fee
You may register by appointment only at:
The Municipality of Marmora and Lake
Returning Officer Kristen McConnell
12 Bursthall Street
Marmora, ON K0K 2M0
613-472-2629, ext. 2232
clerk@marmoraandlake.ca
Resources
For more information about third party advertisers and third party advertisements, please review the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Election Guide for Third Party Advertisers