Information for Candidates

Election Campaign

The campaign period starts on the day each candidate files their nomination and generally ends December 31. Candidates can only campaign, advertise, spend money, and accept contributions (including money, goods, or services) during this period.

For more information, please see the:

• Election Advertising and Campaigning section of the 2022 Municipal Election Procedures,
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs 2022 Candidates' Guide: Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections, and
• Ontario Education Services Corporation's resources and guide for school board trustees. 

Election Signs and Advertising

Election campaign advertisements must identify the name of Candidate or Third Party Advertiser who purchased the ad. Additional information must be provided by Third Party Advertisers. Please see the 2022 Municipal Election Procedures for more information on advertising.

Campaign Finances

Once a Candidate is nominated or a Third Party Advertiser is registered, there are several rules and duties that must be followed related to campaign finances. These rules apply even if a Candidate is acclaimed or withdraws their nomination.

Please review the Campaign Finances section of the 2022 Municipal Election Procedures and the Municipal Election Act, 1996 carefully and understand these responsibilities. Penalties are serious for violating campaign finance rules.

Candidates and Third Party Advertisers may wish to seek professional assistance as required.

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates must be eligible to vote in Woolwich Township to run for Council on the day their nomination is filed (see Voter Qualifications for more information). Candidates may run in any ward in the Township. There are additional rules for:

• a municipal employee;
• a judge, Member of Parliament (MP), Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP), or Senator; or
• an inmate.

Nomination and Registration

The nomination period for the 2022 Municipal Election began on May 2, 2022. Nominations occurred by appointment only.  The deadline to file a nomination was August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.

For more information, please see the 2022 Municipal Election Procedures and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' 2022 Candidates' Guide.

For a complete list of Candidates and Third Party Advertisers please see the List of Candidates page (updated August 25, 2022). More information on the nomination and registration process is available in the 2022 Municipal Election Procedures.