Third Party Advertisers

An individual, corporation, or trade union may file a notice of registration with the Clerk to be a registered third party advertiser for the election between May 1, 2026, and October 23, 2026, at the municipal office during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

The prescribed Notice of Registration - Third Party - Form 7 issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing must include a declaration of qualification signed by the individual or by a representative of the corporation or trade union, as the case may be. The prescribed notice can be accessed below. 

Third party advertisers are encouraged to book an appointment with the Clerk to submit their registration. To book an appointment please call 519-369-2200 x 229 or email clerk@westgrey.com. 

Until the Clerk certifies your registration, a third party advertiser may not incur campaign expenses, accept contributions or begin advertising.

Notice of Registration - Third Party - Form 7

Who is Eligible to Register as a Third Party Advertiser?

1. An individual who is normally resident in Ontario;
2. A corporation that carries on business in Ontario; and, 
3. A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.

Who is not permitted to register as a Third Party Advertiser?

1. A candidate whose nomination has been filed with the Clerk;
2. 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;
3. A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act; and,
4. The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.

Note: Section 88.6(6) of the Municipal Elections Act (MEA) states that third party advertisements shall not be under the direction of a candidate whose nomination has been filed under Section 33 of the MEA.