Key dates for candidates and third party advertisers interested in participating in the 2023 Municipal By-Election.
Tuesday February 7, 2023
Nomination Period Begins
- First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Councillor Ward 1 – Bastard and South Burgess
- once the nomination paper is filed with the Township, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
- preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
- preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Councillor
- First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser
- a third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the Township
- preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification
Friday March 31, 2023
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Beginning at 9:00 AM Deadline: 2:00 PM
Nomination Day
- Deadline for candidates to:
- file a nomination
- withdraw a nomination
- change office
Monday April 3, 2023
Voters' List Available
- Voters’ List available to candidates
Monday April 3, 2023
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Beginning at 8:00 AM Deadline: 4:00 PM
Nominations Certified
- Last day to certify candidate nomination papers
- Last day to declare the candidate(s) elected by acclamation
Friday May 5, 2023
Spending Limits Provided
- Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers
- Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Councillor
Tuesday May 9, 2023
10:00 AM - Beginning at 10:00 AM Deadline:
Voting Period Begins
Voters may vote anytime by telephone or internet during this period (from May 9 @ 10am to May 15 @ 8pm).
Friday May 12, 2023
Last Day To Register as a third party advertiser
- Last Day To Register as a third party advertiser
Monday May 15, 2023
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Beginning at 10:00 AM Deadline: 8:00 PM
Municipal By-Election Day
Voting for the 2023 By-Election will end at 8:00 p.m.