Elections

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

London District Catholic School Board

Bill Hall (Acclaimed)

French Language Catholic School Board CONSEIL SCOLAIRE CATHOLIQUE PROVIDENCE
Alexandre Alary (Acclaimed)

French Language Public School Board CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE

David Andre Paradis (Acclaimed)

• Terms of Reference
• Appointments

Accessible Election

The Township of Southwold's Election Accessibility Plan supports and strengthens the Township's commitment and efforts to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities. The focus of this Plan is to ensure that electoral services are accessible to all electors and candidates, to identify and eliminate barriers, and to create a positive voting experience. 

Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan 

Electronic Revisions to the Voters List

• Voters may make application for revision to the voters list by sending a scanned copy of Form EL15 – Application to amend the voters list, along with a scanned copy of identification that shows the persons name, qualifying address and signature.  If necessary, more than one piece of identification can be supplied to demonstrate name and qualifying address.  The qualifying address needs to be a physical address for a property within Southwold.
• Applications must be emailed to cao@southwold.ca
• The Application and/or email body must include a contact phone number so the voter can be contacted if information needs to be clarified.
• Applicants need to keep in mind voting time frames so a completed ballot is received at the municipal office by October 24, 2022.
• If a package is mailed to the voter and not received in the days leading up to October 24, 2022 the voter will need to attend to the office for a replacement voter package to ensure their ballot is submitted before 8 pm October 24, 2022. There is no electronic option for replacement voter kits, as an oral oath must be taken by the voter or their agent.
• Identification will be used solely for determination of eligibility to vote and will not be used for other purposes. Electronic copies of Identification will be securely held by the CAO and normal protections for personal information will be adhered to. A copy of the application, once approved or refused by the Clerk will be retained for Election Records. The copy of the identification will be deleted once used for verify election eligibility.

What is voterlookup.ca?

Voterlookup.ca is an online service available to Ontario residents. Using voterlookup.ca, electors can confirm and update their electoral information for the purposes of the Preliminary List of Electors for the upcoming municipal and school board elections.

Who administers voterlookup.ca?

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for collecting the information of residents in Ontario (name, date of birth, citizenship, school support) in order to create a Preliminary List of Electors for municipal and school board elections. Municipalities will use the Primary List of Electors to prepare their Voters List for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Electors.

What is enumeration?

Enumeration is another word for compiling a list. Information confirmed and collected through voterlookup.ca will be used to compile information for the purposes of preparing the Preliminary List of Voters that MPAC is legislated to provide in support of municipal and school board elections.

Why should I use voterlookup.ca?

The information confirmed and collected through voterlookup.ca will be used to compile the Preliminary List of Electors that MPAC is legislated to provide in support of municipal and school board elections. The Municipal Clerk then uses this list to create the final Voters' List. Confirming your elector eligibility makes for an easier process when the time comes to vote.

Can I still vote in the upcoming municipal election if I don't register at voterlookup.ca?

Yes, although you will have to bring required proof, as you may be asked for this. Contact your Municipal Clerk's office for more information on what is required.

Is voterlookup.ca available in French?

All of the features of voterlookup.ca are available in French.

What information do I need to provide to register at voterlookup.ca?

You will need to provide:

• The name of your city/town/village
• Full name
• Date of birth
• Either your property address and/or assessment roll number. This can be found on your Property Assessment Notice from MPAC.

What do I do if voterlookup.ca tells me my information is not registered in the system or I have concern/disagree with the information provided?

You can double-check the information that you have entered is correct. If you have questions or concerns, or prefer to speak with someone directly, you can call 1-866-296-6722.

How can I remove a name if a tenant or boarder has moved from my home?

To remove a tenant or boarder, please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.

How do I remove an owner name as a result of death?

To remove a name in MPAC's Names Database for election purposes, a death certificate must be provided to MPAC. You can do this by email to cpf@mpac.ca or by mail to:

MPAC

PO Box 9808

Toronto, ON M1S 5T9

MPAC's property database, which includes ownership, must reflect the information as it is legally register in the Land Titles / Land Registry system. Therefore, if an update needs to be made to a deceased name of an owner, MPAC requires legal documentation via a survivorship application to remove a name from a property.

Do I have to register on voterlookup.ca?

No, you do not need to register. You will have to provide your city/town/village, full name, date of birth and either your property address and/or assessment roll number to confirm or update your elector eligibility.

Why has this system been introduced to compile the information used to prepare electoral lists?

Voterlookup.ca was originally launched in 2014 to enable voters to actively participate in ensuring that their electoral information is as accurate and up-to-date through the flexibility of an online service. Voterlookup.ca replaces the traditional Municipal Enumeration Form mail-in system that was less efficient and less effective in gathering information.

Is this online service related with voting in the upcoming provincial election?

No, voterlookup.ca is an online service that is used to gather information for the Preliminary List of Electors that MPAC provides to support municipal and school board elections that will occur on October 24, 2022.

Will my information be secure online?

Voterlookup.ca was created harnessing the latest technology and designed using the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario Privacy by Design principles. Voterlookup.ca also meets the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

How does voterlookup.ca differ from the door-to-door or enumeration forms through the mail?

Voterlookup.ca is a more efficient method of collecting voter information, replacing the previous paper-driven process. This site features a declaration component which requires the user to verify that the information is ‘true and accurate'. This approach is no different than other data collection methods used in the past, including door-to-door visits, telephone calls or the enumeration form mail-out.

How does the authentication work for voterlooup.ca?

It uses a declaration based on legally enforceable statements presented to each user. Specific information entered by each used on the site has to match-up to existing data maintained by MPAC before users are permitted to add their name or apply changes to their information.

Will my personal information be shared or sold?

Information collected on the site is provided to municipalities in the Preliminary List of Electors for the sole purpose of preparing the final Voters' List for the upcoming municipal and school board elections. MPAC takes privacy seriously. Municipal Freedom from Information and Protection of Privacy Act requirements state that information shared with MPAC for electoral purposes may only be shared with other electoral agencies.