Becoming a registered third party advertiser

Only the following persons and entities are eligible to become a third party advertiser:

• 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.

The following persons and entities that are not eligible register as a third party advertiser:

• A candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33.
• 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.
• The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.

For more information, we recommend consulting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housings 2022 Third Party Advertisers’ Guide. This guide was created to provide third party advertisers with general information in plain language concerning the rules and constraints of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and other legislation and regulations.