Referendum Advertising Activities
The Chief Electoral Officer has regulatory responsibility for the
administration of the referendum to ensure the process is fair,
transparent and accessible to all Ontarians who want to participate in
the referendum debate.
If you plan to spend $500 or more on Referendum Advertising to
promote a particular result during the referendum period it is important
that you fully understand the registration and reporting requirements
for Referendum Campaign Organizers.
To help Referendum Campaign Organizers understand their
responsibilities, the Chief Electoral Officer has developed guidelines.
These guidelines are made under the authority of the Electoral System Referendum Act, 2007 and are organized as follows:
- R01 Application for Registration of RCO
- R02 Change in Registration Information
- R03 Use of a Registered Referendum Campaign Organizer's Own Funds
- R04 Rules on Contributions
- R05 Referendum Advertising
- R06 Referendum Period Advertising Report
We have also included FAQs on this site to help answer any questions
you may have. You will also find a Registration form for downloading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Referendum Campaign Organizer?
What is Referendum Advertising?
What are the rules for Referendum Campaign Organizers?
When can I apply to register as a Referendum Campaign Organizer?
Are there any restrictions on Referendum Advertising activities prior to September 10, 2007?
I'm not registering until the referendum is under way. Are there other requirements I need to know?
If I'm registered as a Referendum Campaign Organizer can I also conduct Third Party Election Advertising?
Check out our full list of FAQs with detailed answers.
Find all the answers >>
Forms
Download the forms you require, and fax or mail in a stamped
envelope to Elections Ontario when completed and signed. No fees are
required to register.
You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer in order to read and complete the forms.
Download Adobe Reader Version 8 here.
When you have opened the forms, you will be able to fill them in on
your computer. Then just print the forms and mail to Election Finances
Division – 51 Rolark Dr., Toronto, ON M1R 3B1
Download the Registration Form (PDF 2 MB)
Official Publications
If you plan to get involved in Referendum Advertising, the
Referendum Advertising Guidelines will be an important resource for you.
These guidelines contain all the information you need to know. Download
the guidelines below.
You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer in order to read the guidelines.
Download Adobe Reader Version 8 here.
Download Referendum Advertising - What You Need to Know (PDF 0.5 MB)
Download the Referendum Advertising Guidelines (PDF 1.2 MB)
External link to the Regulation on which the Referendum Advertising Guidelines are based.
Ontario Regulation 211/07 >>
External link to the Act establishing the requirement for a Referendum.
Electoral System Referendum Act, 2007 >>
Contact Us
If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please call us at:
1-866-566-9066 or 416-325-9401
Registered Referendum Campaign Organizers in Ontario
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| Effective Date of Registration |
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| Name of Applicant (s)
Principal Officer (s) |
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| Campaign for Public Education |
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Martin Long
300-4211 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2P 2A9
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Doug Jolliffe
1482 Bathurst Street, 2nd Fl.
Toronto, Ontario
M5P 3H1
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| Canadian Union of Public Employees, Ontario Division |
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Fred Hahn
801-305 Milner Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 3V4
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| Local 4400, Canadian Union of Public Employees |
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John Weatherup
200-1482 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5P 3H1
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Katie McGovern
200-1482 Bathurst Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5P 3H1
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Michael Ufford
20 Glenside Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 2T5
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Doug Lowry
15d Sullivan Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1B8
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Terrence Cant
101-469 Lakeshore Drive
North Bay, Ontario
P1A 2E2
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| Students for Electoral Reform |
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Jen Hassum
900-180 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2V6
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Dave Molenhuis
900-180 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2V6
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Joseph Murray
57 Grandview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 1J1
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June MacDonald
1502-130 Carlton Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 4K3 |
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