A third-party advertiser is any individual, corporation, or trade union registered with the municipal clerk that causes an election campaign advertisement to appear that promotes, supports, or opposes a candidate in any form of broadcast, print, electronic, or other medium and is separate from any candidate’s campaign.
Being registered in a municipality allows the third-party advertiser to advertise to the voters in that municipality in support or opposition of any candidate or candidates who will be voted on by the people in that municipality. This includes candidates running for local council or as a school board trustee.
To become a third-party advertiser in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, you must register with the municipal clerk of the municipality where you wish to advertise. Registration is open beginning May 1 until the close of business on October 23, 2026. For third-party advertisers wishing to advertise in Collingwood, please submit your registration on the prescribed form in person, at the Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, during regular business hours. Those wishing to register as a third-party advertiser are encouraged to set up an appointment ahead of time to ensure staff availability.
Please note: A third-party advertiser is not permitted to spend money, accept contributions, or begin advertising until the registration form has been filed with the municipal clerk.
Separate requirements apply to broadcasters and publishers of third-party advertisers.
Additional information and nomination forms are available at www.collingwood.ca/election or by contacting Clerk Services at 705-445-1030, election@collingwood.ca, or Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street, Collingwood.
Dated: April 8, 2026
Sara Almas, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk