Third Party Advertisers
2026 Municipal Elections | Town of Midland
A third party advertisement refers to an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate in the election, or, a "yes" or "no" answer to a question on the ballot. Ontario residents, corporations and trade unions that will incur expenses for such advertisements must register as a Third Party Advertiser with the Town Clerk before they can begin advertising.
Registration to be a Third Party Advertiser for the 2026 Municipal Elections will begin at 8:30am on Friday, May 1, 2026, and end at 4:30pm on Friday, October 23, 2026. Information on the registration process and requirements will be made available on this webpage prior to May 1.
Who can Register as a Third Party Advertiser
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; or
- A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario
Who Cannot Register as a Third Party Advertiser
Persons and entities that are not eligible to file a notice of registration include:
- A candidate whose nomination has been filed under Section 33 of the Municipal Elections Act;
- 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; and
- The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.