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.

If you want to advertise in more than one municipality, you must register in each municipality where you want to advertise.

Eligibility

You are eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:

An individual who is normally a resident in Ontario;
A corporation that carries on business in Ontario; or
A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.

You are not eligible to register as a third party advertiser 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; or
The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.

Third Party Advertiser Resources

NOTE: Forms 7 and 8 are Ministry of Ontario forms. If you have difficulty opening these forms, please try saving the form and then opening it in Adobe Reader. If you have difficulty with any other forms, please contact elections@owensound.ca.

Municipality of Arran Elderslie
1925 Bruce Road 10, Box 70
Chesley ON, N0G 1L0

Phone: 519-363-3039
Fax: 519-363-2203