Once you have completed the nomination process, you may begin campaigning. You can also access the candidate information hub for the following:
There is a campaign spending limit. The limit is outlined in the nomination package.
Make sure to check the nomination papers to know the maximum amount you can spend on your campaign to avoid penalty.
Campaign contributions include any money, goods or services that you receive for your campaign.
As a candidate, you can only accept contributions from residents of Ontario.
You are not allowed to accept contributions from:
The amount you receive from each contributor cannot exceed $1,200.
If a contributor decides to contribute to more than one candidate, the combined total they can contribute is $5,000. Contributors cannot exceed this amount for the 2026 Municipal Election.
As a candidate, you are responsible for informing contributors of the contribution rules.
After the election, you must disclose your campaign finance information to the City by filing a Financial Statement with the City Clerk’s Office.
All Financial Statements filed with the City are made available to the public according to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
Election signs are permitted in Mississauga if they follow the City’s Sign By-law.
Learn more about election sign rules and what to do if you think a sign is not following the by-law.
A scrutineer is a candidate’s representative who observes the voting process at a voting location.
Candidates can appoint scrutineers to represent them at voting locations on voting days.
