Elections

Information for Voters - Eligibility

A person is entitled to be an elector in an election held in the Township, if on voting day the person is:

• A Canadian Citizen;
• At least 18 years old;
• Residing in the Township or an owner or tenant of land in the Township, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
• Is not otherwise prohibited from voting

Information for Candidates

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.

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.