88.6 (1) An individual, corporation or trade union may, in accordance with subsection (1.1), file with the clerk of the municipality responsible for conducting an election a notice of registration to be a registered third party for the election, and the notice must be filed in the prescribed form and must include a declaration of qualification signed by the individual or by a representative of the corporation or trade union, as the case may be. 2016, c. 15, s. 49; 2021, c. 5, Sched. 4, s. 5 (1). Same (1.1) A notice of registration may be filed, (a)  in person or by an agent; or (b)  if the clerk has provided for electronic filing under subsection (12.1), electronically. 2021, c. 5, Sched. 4, s. 5 (2). Same (2) A notice of registration may only be filed with the clerk of a local municipality. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Date of registration (3) On the date on which the clerk certifies the notice of registration, the individual, corporation or trade union is a registered third party for the election. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Eligibility for registration (4) Only the following persons and entities are eligible to file a notice of registration: 1.  An individual who is normally resident in Ontario. 2.  A corporation that carries on business in Ontario. 3.  A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Restriction (5) The following persons and entities are not eligible to file a notice of registration: 1.  A candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33. 2.  A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party. 3.  A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act. 4.  The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Same (6) For greater certainty, third party advertisements shall not be under the direction of a candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Time for filing (7) In the case of a regular election, the notice of registration cannot be filed earlier than the first day for filing nominations under subsection 33 (4) and cannot be filed later than the Friday before voting day, at a time when the clerk’s office is open. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Same, by-election for an office (8) In the case of a by-election for an office, the notice of registration cannot be filed earlier than the first day for filing nominations under subsection 65 (4) and cannot be filed later than the last day on which the clerk’s office is open before voting day, at a time when the clerk’s office is open. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Same, by-election re proposed by-law (9) In the case of a by-election that relates to a proposed by-law under clause 8 (1) (a), the notice of registration cannot be filed before the council of a municipality passes a by-law indicating that a by-election is required and cannot be filed later than the last day on which the clerk’s office is open before voting day, at a time when the clerk’s office is open. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Same, by-election re question (10) In the case of a by-election that relates to a question under clause 8 (1) (b) or (c), the notice of registration cannot be filed earlier than 60 days before voting day and cannot be filed later than the last day on which the clerk’s office is open before voting day, at a time when the clerk’s office is open. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Same (11) In the case of a by-election that relates to a question under subsection 8 (2), the notice of registration cannot be filed before the clerk receives from a local board whose election he or she is responsible for conducting a copy of a resolution indicating that a by-election is required, and cannot be filed later than the last day on which the clerk’s office is open before voting day, at a time when the clerk’s office is open. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Same (12) In the case of a by-election that relates to a question under subsection 8 (3), the notice of registration cannot be filed before the clerk receives an order from the Minister indicating that a by-election is required, and cannot be filed later than the last day on which the clerk’s office is open before voting day, at a time when the clerk’s office is open. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Electronic filing (12.1) The clerk may provide for electronic filing under this section and may establish conditions and limits with respect to electronic filing. 2021, c. 5, Sched. 4, s. 5 (2). Certification (13) The clerk shall examine each notice of registration that has been filed and do one of the following as soon as practicable upon filing: 1.  If satisfied that the individual, corporation or trade union is qualified to be registered and that the notice of registration complies with this Act, certify the notice of registration by signing it. 2.  If not satisfied that the individual, corporation or trade union is qualified to be registered or that the notice of registration complies with this Act, reject the notice of registration. 2016, c. 15, s. 49; 2021, c. 5, Sched. 4, s. 5 (3). Decision final (14) The clerk’s decision to certify or reject a notice of registration is final. 2016, c. 15, s. 49. Withdrawal of registration (15) A registered third party may withdraw their registration by filing a written withdrawal in the clerk’s office during the time for filing a notice of registration set out in subsection (7). 2021, c. 5, Sched. 4, s. 5 (4). Same (16) If a registered third party files a nomination under section 33, the party’s registration is deemed to have been withdrawn at the time the nomination is filed. 2021, c. 5, Sched. 4, s. 5 (4). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2016, c. 15, s. 49 - 01/04/2018 2021, c. 5, Sched. 4, s. 5 (1-4) - 19/04/2021