2026 Municipal Election financial statements
Election financial statements are public records and will be posted on the City’s website as required by the Municipal Elections Act.
Every candidate is required to file a financial statement by March 30, 2027 at 2 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act. Candidates for Regional Council must file their financial statement with the Region of Waterloo, not the City of Kitchener.
Candidates can find information on completing the financial statement in the 2026 Candidates’ Guide produced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Candidates can book an appointment with the Clerk’s Office for the purpose of reviewing financial statements for completeness only prior to filing. Appointments begin on Monday, November 30.
Every registered third party advertiser is required to file a financial statement by March 30, 2027 at 2 p.m. in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.
Third party advertisers can find information on completing the financial statement in the 2026 Third-Party Advertiser’s Guide produced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Third party advertisers can book an appointment with the Clerk’s Office for the purpose of reviewing financial statements for completeness only prior to filing. Appointments begin on Monday, November 30.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.