Toronto election signs allowed from October 1, with placement limits

Toronto candidates may display election signs starting October 1. Signs can go on private property with the owner or occupant’s consent, and on some public property, subject to City rules.

• Placement and size: Signs must keep required distances from roads, sidewalks, intersections and voting places. Most signs cannot exceed 1.2 square metres or stand more than two metres above ground.
• Other restrictions: Signs cannot be illuminated except in designated advertising spaces, attached to trees, block sightlines or use the City logo.
• Removal: Candidates and property owners or occupants must remove signs by October 29, 72 hours after Election Day. Signs can be taken to any of the City’s seven Drop-off Depots for free disposal.
• Report a concern: Contact 311 with the sign’s location, candidate or advertiser name, and the reason for the complaint.