Information for Third Party Advertisers
Information for 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.
Did you know? The Joint Compliance Audit Committee reviews applications for compliance audits of the election campaign finances of candidates and registered third-party advertisers and considers report(s) from the Clerk on apparent contraventions of contribution limits.
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.
How to Register
Registration to be a Third Party Advertiser for the 2026 Municipal Elections began at 8:30am on Friday, May 1, 2026, and ends at 4:30pm on Friday, October 23, 2026. To register, please email elections@midland.ca to request a Third Party Advertisers Package.