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Important dates for Elections held from 2018 to Present

The table below contains dates that are important to political entities for the 2025 provincial general election.

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

Writ Date Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Nominations Close Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 2 PM (Eastern Time)
Election Day Thursday, February 27, 2025
Election Period
From Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To Thursday, February 27, 2025
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Political Advertising
Blackout period 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)
Election Day Thursday, September 19, 2024
Election Period
From Wednesday, August 21, 2024
To Thursday, September 19, 2024
Campaign Period for Financial Reporting
From Wednesday, August 21, 2024
To Thursday, December 19, 2024
Political Advertising
Blackout period 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.
Filing due date for financial reporting Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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