Key Dates:
Friday, May 1, 2026
First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee. Once the nomination paper is filed with the Clerk:
- 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 Mayor and Councillor, does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates
Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.
Deadline for candidates to file a nomination, withdraw a nomination or change office
Monday, August 24
Last day for the Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers
Tuesday, September 1
Voters’ List available to candidates
Thursday, October 1
Final spending limits provided to candidates
Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor, does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates
Monday, October 26
Election Day
Sunday, November 15
New term of office commences
Thursday, December 31
End of campaign period for candidates and third party advertisers
Last day to file a Notice of Extension, Form 6, to continue campaigning to erase a deficit
Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 2 p.m.
Deadline for candidates to file the initial financial statement
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
End of extended campaign period
Friday, September 24, 2027 at 2 p.m.
Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the supplementary financial statement, applies only to those who extended their campaign period
