| Forms and documents |
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| Vote by mail |
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Learn about the vote by mail election.
| When will I receive a voting package? |
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Voting packages will be mailed in September. The voting package will include a ballot for the offices to be elected. Voting packages are mailed to the address which has been provided to the Town from MPAC unless electors have made applications to change their information on the voters list.
You can watch an instructional video on the voting package.
In a Vote by Mail election, there are no traditional polls. Please do not attend Town Hall on Voting Day expecting a traditional poll. You must bring your completed ballot package to Town Hall if you do not want to mail it.
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| What do I do with my voting package? |
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Electors will mark the ballot by filling in the square beside the name of the candidate chosen, place the ballot in the secrecy envelope, complete the elector declaration and place the secrecy envelope and declaration in the return envelope provided. Completed ballot packages should be mailed to Town Hall or dropped in a ballot box at Town Hall. Please be sure to follow the instructions included in your ballot package.
Electors may drop off their completed ballot packages at Town Hall. A ballot drop box is located on the lower level of Town Hall on the Finance Department counter.
Completed ballot packages must be received at Town Hall no later than 8:00 pm on October 22, 2018(Voting Day) in order to be counted for the 2018 election. Please don't wait until Voting Day to return the ballot package.
We cannot guarantee that packages mailed after October 12, 2018 will arrive on time to be counted in the election.
You can read a flyer giving answers to frequently asked questions about vote by mail.
The Vote by Mail and Vote Tabulator Procedures can be viewed under the Forms section of this page.
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| Will my voting package arrive on time? |
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There is no guarantee that if you mail your returned ballot package it will arrive at Town Hall in time to be counted (October 22, 2018 at 8pm). If you have not yet mailed your returned ballot package, please drop it off at Town Hall. There is a ballot box located on the lower level of Town Hall. If you arrive at Town Hall during regular office hours, please deposit your returned ballot package in the ballot box. After regular office hours, please deposit your returned ballot package in the secure overnight mail drop box located at the George Street entrance of Town Hall.
If you have not received a voting package, you must attend at Town Hall to complete a form and staff will issue a ballot package to you, if you meet all qualification in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act. We cannot give ballot packages to anyone other than the elector whose name appears on the Voters List. Please bring identification and if you are a tenant, please bring your tenancy agreement.
Office hours on Thursday October 18, 2018 and Friday October 19, 2018 are 8:30am to 4:30 pm.
Office hours on Monday October 22, 2018 are 8:30am to 8:00 pm. (The office is not open for business other than election business after 4:30pm).
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| What if there is a mail strike? |
| Election officials continue to monitor the potential Canada Post strike and are aware of how that can affect the vote by mail election. Please continue to monitor this site for updates in the event of a Canada Post strike. |
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| Elector information |
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This is a Vote by Mail election. There are no traditional poles.
| Offices to be elected |
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One (1) Mayor
One (1) Deputy Mayor
Three (3) Councillors
One(1) English Separate School Board Trustee
One (1) French Public School Board Trustee
One (1) French Separate School Board Trustee
All offices will be elected at large
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| Can I vote? |
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A person is entitled to be an elector if on Voting Day he or she is:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- a resident in the municipality, or
- an owner or tenant in the municipality
- the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality
- not otherwise prohibited from voting
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| Additions or corrections to the Voter's List |
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Until July 27, 2018, please go to VoterLookUp.ca to see if you are on the list and to make additions or corrections.
On September 1, 2018, people entitled to be electors who require additions or changes to the Voter's List are required to complete the form (EL15) to make changes to the Voter's List. Original signatures are required; we will not accept completed forms sent by email or fax. The form is called Addition, Deletion or Changes to the Voter's List.
In addition to completing and filing a form to make changes to the Voter's List, you will be required to provide proof of identity and residency (ie. that you are the owner or tenant of land or the spouse of the owner or tenant of land). If you do not have identification prescribed, you may complete a Declaration of Identity form.
If you need to add yourself to the Voters List after October 12, 2018, you must attend Town Hall in person to complete the EL15 form, provide the prescribed identification and receive your ballot package.
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| Replacement voting packages |
| Eligible electors must attend in person at Town Hall to receive a replacement ballot package. You must bring an acceptable form of identification or complete a Declaration of Identity form at our office. |
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| Candidate information |
| Key dates |
| May 1, 2018 |
Nomination Period Begins |
Nominations will be accepted Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm excluding statutory holidays |
| May 1, 2018 |
Campaign Period Begins |
Candidates may campaign once their nomination papers are filed |
| July 27, 2018 |
Nomination Day |
Last day for filing nominations. Nominations will only be accepted on Nomination Day between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm |
| October 22, 2018 |
Election Day |
Voting ends at 8:00 pm |
| December 1, 2018 |
Council Term Begins |
Elected officials will take the oath of office |
| December 31, 2018 |
Campaign Period Ends |
Unless a candidate withdraws their nomination or the nomination is rejected or there is an extension |
| March 29, 2019 |
Financial Filing Deadline |
Final date for candidates to file financial statements at 2:00 pm |
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| Information and education session |
| Bruce County and the Municipal Clerks will be holding an Election Information Session for those who are thinking of running in the 2018 election. The Session will be held at the Bruce County Administration Office, 30 Park Street Walkerton on June 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in attending, please contact Bruce County directly. |
| Can I run for office? |
A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination be a qualified municipal elector and fulfil the following requirements:
- be a resident of the municipality
- be a non-resident owner or tenant in the municipality
- be the spouse of a non-resident owner or tenant in the municipality
- be a Canadian citizen
- be at least 18 years old
- not be legally prohibited from voting
- not be disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
A candidate, if nominated must remain qualified throughout the election and if elected, throughout the term of office.
The following people are disqualified from being elected to municipal office:
- any person not eligible to vote in the municipal election
- an employee of a municipality unless he or she takes an unpaid leave of absence before being nominated and resigns if elected to office
- a judge in any Court
- a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator or a member of the House of Commons
- an inmate of a penal or correctional institution under sentence of imprisonment
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| Nomination process |
| It is recommended that appointments are made for the filing of nominations. Contact the office of the Clerk. Filing nomination papers takes approximately one hour.
Nomination forms will be available at Town Hall or in the forms section of this webpage.
Nomination forms must be filed in person by the candidate or by an agent of the candidate. No faxed, emailed or mailed submissions will be accepted. Be prepared to show proof of identity.
Nomination forms must have original signatures.
Nomination forms must be accompanied by the prescribed form of Endorsement which must contain the prescribed number of signatures of eligible electors to endorse the nomination.
The prescribed filing fee must be paid at the time of filing a nomination. Payment to the Town must be made by certified cheque, money order or cash. The nomination filing fee is:
- $200.00 for the office of Mayor
- $100.00 for all other offices
A candidate is entitled to a refund of the filing fee if the documents required under Section 88.25(1) of the Municipal Elections Act are filed on or before 2:00 pm on the filing date in accordance with the section of the Act.
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| Withdrawal of candidacy |
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If a candidate decides to withdraw from the election, he or she must notify the Clerk in writing no later than 2:00 pm on Nomination Day.
A candidate who withdraws is still required to submit a completed financial statement covering all transactions made up to the date the nomination was withdrawn.
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| Nominations |
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The nomination period closed on July 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm and nominations were certified on July 30, 2018 by 4pm.
- A list of contact information for certified candidates is below.
Certified Candidate Contact List, Updated August 27, 2018
- Lists of certified candidates and the sole acclamation are below.
Certification of Candidates, Mayor, Deputy-Mayor and Councillor
Certification of Candidate and Declaration of Acclamation to Office, English Language Public School Board Trustee
Certification of Candidates to Office, English Language Separate School Board Trustee
Certification of Candidates to Office, French Language Public School Board Trustee
Certification of Candidates to Office, French Language Separate School Board Trustee
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| Election results |
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| Candidate financial statements and compliance report |
2018 election campaign financial statement and auditor's report (where required)
The financial statements for candidates are below. They are in no particular order. Please click on the link below to view the financial statement.s Please note that auditor's reports are not required where the total expenses incurred are equal to or less than $10,000 (Section 78(5) of the Municipal Election's Act).
The financial statements are listed in no particular order.
2018 Election Campaign Financial Statements
Compliance report
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, the Clerk is to prepare a report and make it available to the public. The report is to advise on the compliance of candidates with regard to filing financial statements. The Clerk is also to make available the names of any candidates who have defaulted by not filing their financial statement by March 29, 2019 at 2pm.
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| VoterLookUp.ca |
It's As Easy As 1-2-3, You're Done!
- Go to the VoterLookUp website.
- You will need to have the following on hand: your property address or assessment roll number and your full name and date of birth.
- Enter either your personal information or your assessment roll number. Click Next. You may be asked to confirm additional information. Simply follow the prompts that appear.
Before July 27, 2018
Are you recorded as an eligible elector for the upcoming municipal election?
Potential electors can visit voterlookup.ca to confirm and/or update their electoral information in a few easy steps. You can also change/update your school support for electoral purposes and add names to your property address.
Updating this information will help to ensure that Voters' Lists, prepared by the municipality, are accurate and up-to-date in preparation for municipal and school board elections occurring this fall.
If you want to delete an elector, you must call the MPAC helpline (1-866-296-6722) directly.
Find out ahead of time if you are an eligible elector. Visit voterlookup.ca or call MPAC 1-866-296-6722. Have your say. Log on today. No internet access? No problem! Call the MPAC helpline 1-866-296-6722.
On and After July 27, 2018
Please contact the Clerk's Department for the Town to ensure that you are recorded as an eligible elector. Call 519-534-1400 or Toll Free 1-877-534-1400 for more information.
Electors will not be able to access Voterlookup.ca after July 27, 2018.
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