Important dates for Elections held from 2018 to Present
The table below contains dates that are important to political entities for the Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, Scarborough Southwest and York—Simcoe by-elections.
Elections Ontario’s Compliance Division is available to assist with any questions.
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday, September 2, 2026 to Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously
been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time)
on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Filing due date for financial reporting
Wednesday, March 3, 2027
Writ Date
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Nominations Close
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2 PM (Eastern Time)
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday, February 26, 2025 to Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously
been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time)
on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Filing due date for financial reporting
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Writ Date
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Nominations Close
Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2 PM (Eastern Time)
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday, September 18, 2024 to Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday May 1, 2024 to Thursday May 2, 2024.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday May 2, 2024.
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday November 29, 2023 to Thursday November 30, 2023.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday November 30, 2023
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday June 26, 2023 to Thursday June 27, 2023.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday June 27, 2023
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday March 15, 2023 to Thursday March 16, 2023.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday March 16, 2023
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday June 1, 2022 to Thursday June 2, 2022.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously
been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time)
on Thursday June 2, 2022.
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday February 26, 2020 to Thursday February 27, 2020.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously
been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time)
on Thursday February 27, 2020.
There is a blackout on political advertising from Wednesday June 6, 2018 to Thursday June 7, 2018.
Prohibition on publishing surveys
The publication of election surveys that have not previously
been made public is prohibited between 12:01 AM and 9 PM (Eastern Time)
on Thursday June 7, 2018.
Filing due date for financial reporting
Friday December 7, 2018
Elections Ontario’s Compliance Division is available to assist with any questions.
