Can we obtain the signatures prior to May 2nd?

Many candidates will tend to look for their 25 endorsement signatures prior to registering on May 1. Assuming they don't file until the nomination period opens on May 1, the practice of collecting early endorsement signatures should be acceptable. Prospective candidates may wish to wait until updated resources have been posted to the Ministry website to ensure that they do not use a form that is out of date.

If a business owner has a large marquee sign and displays a message vote for so and so....would this be considered third party advertising?

Yes, the business would need to register as a 3rd party advertiser

Does the cost of the election celebration party (evening of election) count as campaign expense?

This is the URL for the website where the powerpoint presentations and recording of tonight's session will be posted www.countyofessex.ca/wevote2022. Links to election webpages for each of the municipalities in the region can also be found on this webpage.

Hi William Baker, That's actually a great question! Can you email me your question and I'll reach out to my colleagues for an answer. My email is Caitlin.reddick@ontario.ca

Caitlin, thank you will do

Section 88.30 states the Financial Statement is to be filed by March 31 in the year after the election - so what does the January 3rd date reference?

The campaign period ends on January 3 unless an extension is filed with the Clerk

Usually, campaigns must end on December 31. However, since December 31, 2022 is aSaturday, the deadline moves to January 3, 2023. Your campaign must end on January 3, 2023unless you have a deficit and inform the clerk in writing that you are going to extend your campaign. Once your campaign has ended, you should close your campaign bank account andprepare your campaign financial statement.Financial statements must be filed with the clerk by 2 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023

Valerie is correct - the financial statement is due by 2:00 pm on March 31

There was some confusion with a previous slide that mentioned the financial statement filing on January 3

Thanks Terri - so what is that January3rd date - is that to close the campaign and campaign accounts?

As I mentioned above the January 3, 2023 is when your campaign must end.

Yes - the candidate should not incur any more expenses or collect any more contributions after January 3, unless they give notice to the Clerk that they wish to extend their campaign period.

We will see if there are any more general questions after Ken's presentation which we might need your expertise for. If not, then we will see if anyone wants to move into the breakout rooms for specific municipalities. You and Carole won't need to stay for those. Thanks so much for your participation tonight.

Thank you Ken

Good work Ken---nice seeing you again!

if your not the incumbent what date can you start knocking on doors putting up signs?

Does the municipality cover one for acting as a member so that we are personally sued by someone for some reason due to acting for the municipality?

You can obtain signatures for the endorsement prior to nomination correct?

Can you please clarify date for lawn signs

Hi Sarah, Many candidates will tend to look for their 25 endorsement signatures prior to registering on May 1. Assuming they don't file until the nomination period opens on May 1, the practice of collecting early endorsement signatures should be acceptable. Prospective candidates may wish to wait until updated resources have been posted to the Ministry website to ensure that they do not use a form that is out of date.

Candidates should consult their respective municipalities' Election Sign By-law.

I would just like to confirm that a spouse or business owner of a riding/municipality can run for said municipality, despite living in the municipality.

Thank you. Appreciate that.

What constitutes pre-campaign activities as a potential candidate or sitting member are/not permitted

Would that also apply to Facebook pages active today?

Thank you.

Will this recording be available for all participants who may have missed a piece

No breakout option on screen

No more option.please assign me to Essex rm