Elections

 Who can vote?

• 18 years of age or older
• a Canadian citizen; and
• either a resident of the municipality or a property owner or tenant or the spouse or same sex partner of an owner or tenant in the municipality during a specified time just before the election.

Municipal Elections Act, subsection 17

If, for any reason, you will be unable to personally cast your ballot, you may appoint someone to go to the voting place and cast a ballot on your behalf.  This person is called your voting proxy.  Read more information on how to appoint a proxy here:  Appointing A Voting Proxy then complete and print the Appointing a Proxy Form in duplicate available here: Form 3 Appointing a voting proxy

What if I own property in more than one ward?

• An elector can only appear on the voter's list in the municipality once. 
• An elector is entitled to vote only in the ward where he or she resides, even if the elector resides in one ward and is the owner or tenant of land in a different ward or is the spouse of an owner or tenant of land in a different ward

Municipal Elections Act, subsection 19(6) and (7)

Am I on the voter's list?

Contact the municipal office at 807-474-5331 to determine if you are on the voter's list?

How do I make a change to the voter's list?

If you need to be removed or added to the voter's list, please complete the Application to Amend the Voter's List form and return it to the municipal office.

When and where can I vote?

Advanced Voting Dates

• Saturday, October 15, 2022    10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 18, 2022     10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Advanced voting will be held at the Municipal Office, 4766 Highway 61.

Election Day

• Monday, October 24, 2022     10:00 am – 8:00 pm

On Election Day, voters can vote at one of the following locations:

• Municipal Office, 4766 Highway 61
• Fire Hall 5, 920 Highway 608

Do I require identification to vote?

Yes, the elector is required to present the prescribed proof of identity and residence or complete an application in the prescribed form, including a statutory declaration that he or she is the elector shown on the voters’ list.

List of prescribed proof of identity and residence:

1. An Ontario driver’s licence.

2. An Ontario Health Card (photo card).

3. An Ontario Photo Card.

4. An Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion).

5. A cancelled personalized cheque.

6. A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario.

7. An insurance policy or insurance statement.

8. A loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution.

9. A document issued or certified by a court in Ontario.

10. Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency of such a government.

11. Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada).

12. An income tax assessment notice.

13. A Child Tax Benefit Statement.

14. A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E.

15. A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS).

16. A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P).

17. A Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions.

18. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works.

19. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program.

20. A Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007.

21. A property tax assessment.

22. A credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement.

23. A CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities.

24. A hospital card or record.

25. A document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution.

26. A document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, issued by the Administrator for the home.

27. A utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission.

28. A cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer.

29. A transcript or report card from a post-secondary school.

 Who can be a candidate?

• a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such a person
• a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
• not legally prohibited from voting and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

How do I file nomination paperwork?

To file your nomination you must give the following to the Clerk-Treasurer:

• a completed Nomination Form (Form 1)
• the nomination fee
  • $200 to run for Mayor
  • $100 to run for Councillor

Nominations are to be filed in person at the Municipal Office between May 2, 2022 and 2:00 pm on August 19, 2022. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. 

Appointments are not required but are recommended. Contact the Clerk-Treasurer to book an appointment.

Key Dates 2022

Monday, May 2

• First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor and Councillor 

  • once the nomination paper is filed with the Clerk-Treasurer, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign

  • preliminary spending limit provided to candidates

  • preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor 

• First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser

  • a third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the Clerk-Treasurer

  • preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification

Friday, August 19 at 2 p.m.

• Deadline for candidates to:

  • file a nomination

  • withdraw a nomination

  • change office

Monday, August 22

• Last day for the Clerk-Treasurer to certify candidate nomination papers

Thursday, September 1

• Voters’ List available to candidates

Friday, September 23

• Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers

• Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor

Friday, October 21

• Last day to register as a third party advertiser

Monday, October 24

• Election Day

Key Dates 2023

Tuesday, January 3

• End of campaign period for candidates and third party advertisers

• Last day to file a Notice of Extension, Form 6, to continue campaigning to erase a deficit

Friday, March 31 at 2 p.m.

• Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the initial financial statement

Friday, June 30

• End of extended campaign period

Friday, September 29 at 2 p.m.

• Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the supplementary financial statement (applies only to those who extended their campaign period)