The name as it appears on the Nomination Paper is the name to be used on the ballot. If a nickname is to be used, it must appear on the Nomination Paper.

 Yes—before the nomination deadline. A candidate must withdraw their original nomination and file a new nomination for the other office no later than 2:00 p.m. on nomination day. After the deadline, changes aren’t permitted. (Source: Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and the Provincial Candidates’ Guide.)

WITHDRAWAL OF NOMINATION PAPERS (SECTION 36)

Candidates or their agents may withdraw their Nomination by filing in person a withdrawal in writing on “Withdrawal of Nomination” Form with the Clerk before 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, if the person was nominated on or before Nomination Day; and before 2:00 p.m. on the Wednesday following Nomination Day, (August 21, 2026), if the person was nominated under Section 33(5) - Additional Nominations.

The withdrawal shall be noted on the “Unofficial List of Candidates” Form.

Candidates should read the Municipal Elections Act Section 88.19 to understand what is or is not a campaign expense, and what might or might not count towards the Maximum Expenditures limits. Candidates may view filed financial statements from previous Municipal Election Campaigns to compare previous candidate practice However, candidates should always refer to the Municipal Elections Act to ensure compliance with the 2026 regulations.

Municipal candidates in Ontario can claim most costs necessary to run their campaign, including advertising, materials, office operations, professional services, and event-related expenses—as long as they occur within the campaign period and are paid from the campaign bank account. Some expenses are exempt from spending limits, while others (like the nomination fee) cannot be claimed at all.

Any taxes such as HST paid on purchases should be included in the amount of the expense.

To obtain additional copies of the Candidates' Guide, please contact the Municipal Clerk's office at [email protected] or by calling 613-338-2811 ext 277 or 211.