Important Reminder: The City of London 2026 final tax bill June installment is due this month.
The final tax bill was sent out to property owners by mail in early June 2026, with the first installment due on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Third Party Advertisers
The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, with voting hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Advance Voting will take place on the following dates and times as listed below:
- Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday, October 5 to Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Registrations can be accepted by the Clerk, or designate, between the first day for filing nominations, Friday, May 1, 2026, to Friday, October 23, 2026
What is Third Party Advertising?
A third party advertisement refers to an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate in the election, or a "yes" or "no" answer to a question on the ballot.
Ontario residents, corporations and trade unions that will incur expenses for such advertisements must register as a third party advertiser with the City Clerk before they can begin advertising during a municipal election.
What isn't Third Party Advertising
- Advertisements by or under the direction of a candidate
- Issues-based advertising during the election period (with the exception of advertising that has the purpose of promoting, supporting or opposing a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot)
- Advertising that does not cost money to post or broadcast, such as comments made on social media
- Messages distributed by:
- an individual to their employees
- a corporation to its shareholders, directors, members or employees
- a trade union to its members or employees
Involvement of a candidate in Third Party Advertising
Third party advertising must be done independently of candidates, who are not able to direct a third party advertiser. If a candidate wishes to purchase or direct their own election campaign advertising, they must follow rules under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and identify themselves on their advertisements.
Advertising Requirements
Third party advertisements must contain the following information:
- Name of the registered third party advertiser
- Municipality where the third party advertiser is registered
- Telephone number, mailing address, or email address at which the registered third party advertiser may be contacted regarding the advertisement
Third Party Advertising Complaints
If you believe that a Third Party Advertiser has contravened the Municipal Elections Act, please contact the Elections Office.
Guide for Third Party Advertisers
The Province of Ontario releases a Third Party Advertisers’ Guide for every municipal election. Please use the following guide, which tells you what you need to know as third party advertiser in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
Last modified:Wednesday, April 01, 2026