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Governed by City of Ottawa Municipal Elections Act

The Municipal Elections Act, does not address where campaign signs may be located or regulations on election advertising.  The regulation of signs may fall within the jurisdiction of the local or upper-tier municipality or, when signs are placed near a provincial highway, the Ministry of Transportation. Candidates should check with the municipal clerk to determine any sign by-law requirements. These regulations in most cases pertain to temporary signage.

For the complete Municipal Elections Act, visit:

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_96m32_e.htm#BK87


Amendments current as of 1996
Date of OMAC update: November 2009