Third Party Advertisers
A third-party advertisement is one which, regardless of medium, has the purpose of promoting, supporting, or opposing a candidate(s) or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot.
It does not include an advertisement:
- That is by and under the direction of a candidate.
- That does not cost money to create, post or broadcast.
- That is given or transmitted by an individual to employees by a corporation to its shareholders, directors, members or employees or by a trade union to its members or employees.
- That advertises an issue, rather than a candidate.
Third Party Advertiser Registration
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To advertise for the municipal election, third party advertisers must register with the City. The first day to register as a third party advertiser in the Municipal and School Board Election is May 1, 2026.
Book an appointment to register
Please book an appointment to register as a third party advertiser in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. Walk-ins will be accepted; however, booking an appointment is strongly encouraged to ensure timely service.
View the appointment calendar Book an appointment to register
Qualifications
The qualifications to be eligible to register as a third party advertiser in the City of Oshawa are established by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
To be eligible as a third party advertiser, at the time of being registered they must be:
- An individual who is normally resident in Ontario;
- A corporation that carries on business in Ontario; or,
- A trade union that holds bargaining right for employees in Ontario.
Disqualifications
The following are not eligible to register as a third party advertiser:
- Municipal election candidates;
- Federal and Provincial political parties, constituency associations, registered candidates and leadership contestants; or,
- Federal and Provincial governments, a municipality or local board.
Third party advertisers must adhere to a number of requirements with respect to the raising of funds and incurring expenses. The requirements are set out in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
