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The nomination period for the next Municipal Election opens on May 2, 2022. It closes on Nomination Day August 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM. A Candidate for Municipal Office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector in the Township and meet all the requirements.
Campaign periods begin when candidates file their nomination papers and end on October 23, 2022. Candidates may not accept donations, spend money, or advertise until they file their nomination.
If interested in running for office, you are encouraged to view the Ministry's Candidates Guide. Copies are available at the Township Office.
Full details available in the 2022 Candidates Package and Election Campaign Forms. Questions may be directed to the CAO/Clerk by phone at 519-769-2010 or email.
2022 Candidate's Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
2022 Third Party Advertisers' Guide
Running for Council Information Session Recording - June 27, 2022
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Calendar List of Election Timelines
May 2, 2022 – Nomination and Registration Period Begins
August 19, 2022 - Nomination Day 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (A candidate who wishes to withdraw their nomination must notify the clerk in writing before 2:00 pm).
August 22, 2022 – Certification of Nominations (before 4:00 pm).
September 1-October 24, 2022 – Revision Period for Voter’s List
September 6, 2022 - Reproduction of Voter’s List
Week of September 26, 2022 – Ballot packages mailed to Electors
October 21, 2022 - Last day for third party advertisers to file their notice of registration
October 23, 2022 – Last day to provide candidates with a notice of penalties related to campaign finances and the refund of the nomination filing fee
October 24, 2022 – Election Day
October 25, 2022 – Official Declaration of Votes
November 15, 2022 – Council Term Begins
December 5, 2022 - Inaugural Council Meeting
January 3, 2023 – End of election campaign period (Last day for candidates and registered third parties to provide written notice, in the prescribed form, of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period).
March 31, 2023 – Financial Filing Deadline
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