The next Ontario municipal elections will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022. The term of office for elected representatives is December 1st, 2022 to November 30th, 2026 (a four year term). Learn who in your community best represents your position on the issues that mean the most to you and your family!
Where can you vote?
In Ontario Municipal elections, you are entitled to vote where you own or rent property. Therefore, plan to vote at your cottage riding as well as your permanent residence.
FAQ: “My family owns a cottage. Can I vote in that municipality?” In order to qualify as a non-resident elector, you (or your spouse) must be the owner or tenant of the property. If a family member who is not your spouse is the owner, even if you have use of the cottage you would not qualify as a non-resident elector. If the cottage is owned by a trust, you would not qualify as a non-resident elector.
Who can vote?
Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:
- 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.
To be able to vote, your name must be on the list of eligible voters. If you are on the voters list, you should receive a card in later October of the election year, telling you that you are eligible to vote.
What can you do?
- Ensure you are on the voter’s list! Visit voterlookup.ca
- Get on FOCA’s Elert list for cottage country updates on election issues.
- Attend a local candidates’ event prior to the election. Ask your questions!
- Vote in your Municipal Election.