The registration period for a Third Party Advertiser (TPA) for the next municipal election will be May 1 to October 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
If a person, corporation, or trade union intends to spend money between May 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 (Election Day) on advertisements or other materials that support, promote, or oppose a candidate in the municipal election, or a question on the ballot, they are required to register as a Third Party Advertiser with the Clerk.
List of Registered Third Party Advertisers (RTPA)
The following individuals or entities have submitted their registration as a Third Party Advertiser for the Ajax 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections:
| Name | Registration Type | Qualifying Address | Telephone | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Who Can Register as a TPA
The following individuals and entities may register as a Third Party Advertiser in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections:
✓ an individual who is normally resident in Ontario;
✓ a corporation that carries on business in Ontario; or
✓ a trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario
Third Party Advertiser Registration Information Package coming soon.
The following individuals and entities are not eligible to register as a Third Party Advertiser:
- 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 (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;
- a group, association or business that is not a corporation; or
- a Registered Third Party Advertiser who failed to file the necessary financial statement or exceeded any of the spending limits in the last municipal election or by-election
If you are not incurring any costs to advertise, you do not need to register as a Third Party Advertiser.
How & When to Submit your Registration
Registration to become a Third Party Advertiser will open on May 1, 2026 and close on October 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Third Party Advertisers must be registered in each municipality where they want to advertise.
Those interested in becoming a Third Party Advertiser must file a Notice of Registration in person or by an agent. This Notice of Registration must be certified by the Clerk before any money can be raised or spent on advertising. There is no fee required to register as a Third Party advertiser.
Ready to submit your registration? Contact us to book your appointment with the Election Team between May 1 and October 23.
At the time of registration, the following documentation must be provided:
Filing as an individual registrant
- Completed Notice of Registration form (Provincial Form 7)
- Identification showing your name and address of residence in Ontario
Filing as an agent on behalf of an individual
- Completed Notice of Registration form (Provincial Form 7)
- Identification showing the individual’s name and address of residence in Ontario
- Identification showing the agent’s name
Filing as the official representative
of a corporation or trade union:
- Completed Notice of Registration form (Provincial Form 7)
- Identification showing the agent’s name
RTPA Financial Statements
Registered Third Party Advertisers who file a nomination for the 2026 Municipal Election are required to file a Financial Statement (Form 8) no later than Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 2 p.m. Financial statements are public documents and are legally required to be made publicly available.
- Tuesday, March 30 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for RTPA to file regular campaign period financial statements
- Thursday, April 29 at 2 p.m.
- End of late submission period for RTPA to file regular campaign period financial statements (including $500 fee for late filing)
- Wednesday, June 30
- End of extended campaign period
- Friday, September 24 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for RTPA to file the supplementary financial statement (applies only to those who extended their campaign period)
- Monday, October 25 at 2 p.m.
- End of late submission period for RTPA to file supplementary campaign period financial statements (including $500 fee for late filing)