Municipal Elections
Financial Statements
Key Dates for Financial Statements
Note: Chart is provided for reference purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for your obligations outlined under the Municipal Elections Act. Any questions regarding campaign finances should be directed to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
| Date | Candidates | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2023 | Campaign period ends. Deadline for candidates to provide the clerk with written notification of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period. |
Campaign period ends. Deadline to provide the clerk with written notification of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period. Form 6 (inclusion) must be filed by 4:30pm via email or in person at the Clerk’s office. |
| March 1, 2023 | Last day to provide candidates with notice of the filing requirements for their initial financial statements. | Last day to provide Third Party Advertisers with notice of the filing requirements for their initial financial statements. |
| March 30, 2023 | Last day candidate may apply to Ontario Court of Justice to extend the time for filing their initial financial statement. | Last day Third Party may apply to Ontario Court of Justice to extend the time for filing their initial financial statement. |
| March 31, 2023 | 2pm deadline for filing financial statements for reporting period ending January 3, 2023. | 2pm deadline for filing financial statements for reporting period ending January 3, 2023. |
| May 1, 2023 | 2pm deadline for candidates who missed the March 31st filing deadline to submit their initial financial statement with penalty fee. | 2pm deadline for Third Party Advertisers that missed the March 31st filing deadline to submit their initial financial statement with penalty fee. |
Where a Continuation of a Candidate’s Campaign has been Provided by the City Clerk on or before January 3, 2023
| Date | Candidates | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | Supplementary campaign period ends | Supplementary campaign period ends |
| August 30, 2023 | Last day for the City Clerk to provide candidates with notice of the filing requirements for their supplementary financial statements. | Last day for the City Clerk to provide Third Parties with notice of the filing requirements for their supplementary financial statements. |
| September 28, 2023 | Last day candidates may apply to the Ontario Court of Justice to extend the time for filing their supplementary financial statements. | Last day Third Party Advertisers may apply to the Ontario Court of Justice to extend the time for filing their supplementary financial statements. |
| September 29, 2023 | 2pm Deadline for filing financial statements for reporting period ending June 30, 2023. | 2pm Deadline for filing financial statements for reporting period ending June 30, 2023. |
| October 30, 2023 | Last day for candidates who missed the filing deadline can still submit their supplementary financial statements, with penalty. | Last day for candidates who missed the filing deadline can still submit their supplementary financial statements, with penalty. |
Forms and Resources for Third Parties
Date modified
January 26, 2023