Election Day for the municipal and school board election is October 26, 2026.
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A registered third-party advertiser is an individual, corporation, trade union, or other body that advertises to support or oppose a candidate for the municipal election.
There is no registration fee for third-party advertisers, but the Clerk must examine the registration, and then certify the notice of registration if deemed compliant, or reject the registration. No election advertising outside of a candidate or registered third-party is permitted.
A registered third-party is subject to many of the same requirements as that of a candidate, including filing registration papers, expense limits and financial statements, and is subject to the Town’s Election Sign By-law and other legislation and by-laws.
To file as a third party advertiser, all forms must be complete and signed within the registration package and submitted to Election staff at Innisfil Town Hall. Please note that an original signature is required on all forms.
Third-party advertisers may register with the Clerk's department from May 1, 2026 until October 26, 2026.
Not permitted to register as a third-party advertiser
The following are not permitted to register:
- Municipal election candidates
- Federal and provincial political parties, constituency associations, registered candidates and leadership contestants
- A federal and provincial government, municipality or local board
What is not considered a paid advertisement?
The following are not considered paid advertisements:
- An advertisement by and under the direction of a candidate
- Where no expenses are incurred by the person/entity in relation to the advertisement
- When given or transmitted by an individual to employees, by a corporation to its shareholders, directors, members or employees or by a trade union to its members or employees
Advertising that does not cost money to post or broadcast, such as comments made on social media, will not be considered as third-party advertising.
Rules for broadcasters and publishers
Broadcasters and publishers are responsible for ensuring that all qualifying advertisements comply with the Municipal Elections Act.