Important dates for the By-elections

The table below contains dates that are important to political entities for the Lambton—Kent—Middlesex and Milton by-elections.

Elections Ontario’s Compliance Division is available to assist with any questions.

Election day is Thursday May 2, 2024
Writ Date	Wednesday April 3, 2024
Nominations close	Thursday April 18, 2024 at 2 PM
Election day	Thursday May 2, 2024
Election Period
From	Wednesday April 3, 2024
To	Thursday May 2, 2024
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday April 3, 2024
To	Friday August 2, 2024
Political Advertising
Blackout period	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.
Filing date for financial statements	Monday November 4, 2024

The table below contains dates that are important to political entities for the Kitchener Centre by-election.

Elections Ontario’s Compliance Division is available to assist with any questions.

Election day was Thursday November 30, 2023
Writ Date	Wednesday November 1, 2023
Nominations close	Thursday November 16, 2023 at 2 PM
Election day	Thursday November 30, 2023
Election Period
From	Wednesday November 1, 2023
To	Thursday November 30, 2023
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From	Wednesday November 1, 2023
To	Thursday February 29, 2024
Political Advertising
Blackout period	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.
Filing date for financial statements	Thursday May 30, 2024