2026 Municipal Election
List of Third Party Advertisers registered with the City of Brantford:
Brantford Professional Firefighters Association
- Email: jvanhorne@brantfordfirefighters.com
- Phone: 226-971-0404
Third Party Advertisements Explained |
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A third party advertisement is a message in any medium (print, broadcast, electronic platform, etc.) that supports or opposes a candidate or a “yes” or “no” question on the ballot. Third party advertising does not include issue-based advertising, or advertising that does not incur a cost. Third party advertisements cannot be made by or under the direction of a candidate. In order to ensure clarity regarding who has placed an ad, third party advertisements must include:
Only the following are eligible to register as a third party advertiser:
The following are not eligible to be a registered third party:
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Most of the campaign finance rules that apply to candidates also apply to registered third party advertisers. This includes spending limits and contribution limits for those wishing to contribute to a third party.
Corporations and unions may also make contributions to third party advertisers, but are not permitted to contribute to a candidate’s campaign.
The above information can be found in Section 88.6 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and will also be included in third party registration packages that will be available at City Hall.
Any document requiring a signature must be signed in front of the City Clerk or designate upon registration. All other information maybe filled out prior to registration.
Third Party Advertiser Form
To register as a Third Party Advertiser, please complete but DO NOT SIGN the Notice of Registration form. Forms will be signed at Brantford City Hall located at 58 Dalhousie Street, when the registration is received.