A third party advertiser who plans to advertise in Milton is required to register with the Town Clerk before incurring any expenses.

A third party advertisement is a message in any medium (such as billboard, newspaper, radio, etc.) that supports or opposes a candidate or a “yes” or “no” vote on a question on the ballot.

Advertising that focuses on issues—not specific candidates or ballot questions—is not considered third-party advertising. Groups involved in issue-based advocacy can continue their outreach throughout the municipal election period.

To learn more, review the Third Party Advertisers’ Guide and find out how to register.

Please note that dates and timelines referred to within this document provided by the Province of Ontario relate to the 2022 Municipal Election. Dates and timelines related to the 2025 Town of Milton By-Election can be confirmed:

  • at www.milton.ca;
  • within the candidate package provided to registered candidates; or
  • by contacting the Town of Milton Election Team at elections@milton.ca or 905-875-5390

 Eligibility
You can register as a third party advertiser and file a notice of registration if you are:
  • An individual who lives in Ontario
  • A corporation that does business in Ontario
  • A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario

 Campaigning
The campaign period begins on the day the individual, corporation or trade union registers with the Town and ends on Nov. 20, 2025, for the Town of Milton By-Election.

Information third-party advertisements must include

Registered third parties must identify themselves and provide mandatory information on all advertising.

Third party advertisements must contain the following information:

  • Name of the registered third party advertiser
  • Municipality where the third party advertiser is registered
  • A telephone number, mailing address or email address where the advertiser can be contacted about the advertisement

 Contributions

A contribution shall not be made to or accepted by an individual, corporation or trade union in relation to thirdparty advertisements that appear during a municipal election, or made to or accepted by an individual acting under his, her or its direction, unless the individual, corporation or trade union is a registered third party in relation to the election in the municipality.

No contribution shall be made to or accepted outside the campaign period.