- an individual who is normally a resident in Ontario
- a corporation that carries on business in Ontario
- a trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.
Thinking of Running for Council?
Training for Municipal Candidates & Election Campaign Advertisers
Thursday May 14th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Third Party Advertisers
The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 includes a framework for third party advertising. A third-party advertiser is any individual, corporation or trade union that causes an election campaign advertisement to appear. All third-party advertisers are required to register with the Clerk.
Registration for third-party advertisers opens beginning May 1, 2026. Your registration must be filed in person or by an agent at the Clerk's Office at 1 Toronto St. Colborne ON.
If you want to advertise in more than one municipality, you must register in each municipality where you want to advertise.
Eligibility
You may be eligible as a third-party advertiser if you are:
You are not eligible if you are:
- A candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
- A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act 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
- The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.
Forms & Resources
Key Election Dates
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Apr 28
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May 01
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May 07
Clerks Department
Township of Cramahe Clerks Department
1 Toronto Street, P.O. Box 357
Colborne, ON K0K 1S0
Email: Clerk@cramahe.ca
Phone: 905-355-2821
Coming Soon - Cramahe Votes Hotline
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm