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Media interested in attending a voting place to report, photograph or take video during the conduct of voting must follow the procedures laid out in policy EL004 - Media Presence at a Voting Place (PDF). Submit inquiries regarding the 2022 Municipal Election to corpcomm@vaughan.ca.
Guidance on statutory obligations for broadcasters and publishers (election advertisements)
Broadcasters and publishers must follow legislative requirements when running a candidate or third-party advertisement in respect to a Municipal Election.
Mandatory information
Mandatory information must be provided to the broadcaster or publisher in writing before the advertisement appears.
For a candidate advertisement:
For a third-party advertisement:
Maintaining records
The broadcaster or publisher of a candidate or third-party advertisement must maintain records for four years after the date the advertisement appears. The public must be permitted to inspect the records during normal business hours.
These records must contain:
Broadcasters or publishers as registered third-party advertisers
Broadcasters or publishers who wish to conduct third-party advertising must register as a third-party advertiser and follow the requirements of the Municipal Election Act, 1996.
Ongoing obligations
Broadcasters and publishers should also be mindful of their ongoing obligations relating to contributions under the Municipal Election Act, 1996.
*Information herein is provided for reference only. For legal advice, please consult legal counsel.*
Office of the City Clerk
Phone: 905-832-8504
Email: elections@vaughan.ca
Location:Vaughan City Hall, Level 1002141 Major Mackenzie Dr.Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1