Third party advertising during an election

South Huron Votes 2022!  Third Party Advertising

A person, corporation or trade union must register with the Clerk from May 2 to October 21, 2022 if they spend money on advertisements or other materials that support, promote or oppose a candidate in the municipal election, or question on the ballot.
Rules for third party advertising are set out in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

• A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that has the purpose of promoting, supporting or opposing a candidate in the election, or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot.
• Individuals, corporations and trade unions who wish to conduct third party advertising in a Municipality of South Huron election must be registered with the Clerk.
• A third-party advertiser cannot spend money on their campaign, accept contributions or begin advertising until their registration is certified by the Clerk.
• Advertisements must identify the name of the registered third-party advertiser, the municipality where they are registered and contact information.
• Candidates cannot register as a third-party advertiser and cannot direct a third-party advertiser.

If you would like more information on the 2022 Municipal Election, visit our Elections page on the Municipal website, contact the Clerk vote@southhuron.ca, drop into the Clerk’s Department at Town Hall.

Candidates may file a nomination form during regular business hours from May 2, 2022 through to 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, August 19, 2022.