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The current term of office for elected officials in the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee is December 1, 2018 to November 14, 2022. The next regular municipal election is Monday, October 24, 2022. As the 2022 Municipal Election approaches, this webpage will be updated as information becomes available. Please check back regularly for up-to-date information.
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Public Notices
Notice of Nomination for Office |
Notice of Nomination for Office |
Avis de Declaration de Candidature |
Avis de Declaration de Candidature |
Offices To Be Elected
Mayor | ||||||||
One to be elected by all electors in the City of Orillia | ||||||||
City Councillors | ||||||||
Eight to be elected, two in each of the four wards | ||||||||
School Board Trustee | ||||||||
Supporter refers to the school board to which the school board portion of your taxes is provided. The default is the English Public School Board. In order to support any school board, other than English Public, you must direct your taxes to the appropriate school system. Please contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for further information on how to make this change at 1-866-296-6722.
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Ward Boundaries
City of Orillia Ward Maps |
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Voter Information
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An individual may vote in the City of Orillia municipal election if, on Voting Day, they are:
Note: An individual can only vote once in the City of Orillia municipal election, regardless of the number of properties owned or rented by the individual in the City. Additionally, an individual must vote in the ward where they reside. An individual owning or renting non-residential property in the City, or their spouse, is eligible to vote for Council representation, but is not eligible to vote in a school board election. Properties owned or tenanted by corporate entities or businesses are not included on the Voters' List. To be eligible to vote and individual must own or lease the property in their own name. |
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Post-Secondary Students | ||||||||||||||||||
Section 2(2.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 permits post-secondary students to vote in both the City of Orillia municipal election and the municipal election conducted in their "home" municipality, provided they are residing in the City of Orillia to attend a post-secondary institution and intend to return to their "home" municipality at the conclusion of their studies. | ||||||||||||||||||
Who Can Vote in a School Board Election? | ||||||||||||||||||
An individual may vote in a school board election if, on Voting Day, they are:
Note: If you are eligible to vote in the City of Orillia municipal election as a result of ownership or tenancy of commercial property, you are not eligible to vote in a school board election. |
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Am I on the Voters' List? | ||||||||||||||||||
Individuals seeking to confirm or update information for voting may visit Voterlookup.ca, contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at 1-866-296-6722 or, after September 1, 2022, visit the Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South.
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When are the Advance Vote Days? | ||||||||||||||||||
A variety of early voting opportunities have been provided for the benefit of all citizens; snowbirds, shift workers, out-of-town electors, and students:
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Election Day - Monday, October 24, 2022 - Voter Locations - 10 am to 8 pm | ||||||||||||||||||
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Voter Notifications - to be mailed in September |
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Each household will receive a Voter Notification envelope containing letters for each eligible elector in the household. These individual cards display a unique barcode that can be scanned at the voting locations. For a more streamlined voting experience, bring the letter displaying your name with you to the voting location, along with acceptable identification. These Voter Notification envelopes will be mailed in September to all electors that appear on the Voters' List and will provide dates, times and locations for voting at the Advance Vote Days and Election Day. Be sure to check the voting location for the specific date you are choosing to vote. |
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Voter Identification |
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When attending at a voting location, each elector is required to supply identification verifying their identity and entitlement to vote. Electors need to provide one (1) piece of identification containing the individual's name and qualifying address, which is included in the list below or will be required to complete a Declaration of Identity affirming their identity and entitlement to vote at the voting location:
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Taking Time off Work to Vote |
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(as provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2022 Voters' Guide) "You are entitled to three hours in which to vote on voting day. This does not mean you can take three hours off work. It means you’re allowed to be absent to give yourself three hours of voting time. Typically this is at the start or end of your working hours. For example, voting hours are normally from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. If your working hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you are entitled to leave one hour early so that you would have from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to vote. Your employer may decide when it would be most convenient for you to be absent in order to vote. For example, if you work from noon to 6 p.m., your employer may decide that you should come in at 1 p.m., rather than leave work at 5 p.m." |
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Election Accessibility |
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The City of Orillia is committed to ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the election process, regardless of their abilities. To that end, the 2022 Municipal Election incorporates policies and processes to ensure that:
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Candidate Information
Candidate Information Guide | ||||||||||
The City of Orillia has prepared a Candidates' Information Guide to assist with candidates' preparations for the 2022 Municipal Election. Note: This guide is a living document and may be updated as additional information becomes available from the opening of the nomination period on May 2nd, 2022 until Voting Day on Monday, October 24, 2022. | ||||||||||
Candidate Appointments to file a Nomination | ||||||||||
For the 2022 Municipal Election, candidates are required to book an appointment to file their nomination package. Candidates can make an appointment by clicking here. The required nomination forms can be picked up in person at Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.) or accessed online below: |
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Third Party Advertising Information
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Third party advertising includes any advertisement in broadcast, print, electronic or any other medium that has the purpose of promoting, supporting, or opposing a candidate or a municipal question on a ballot. If an individual, corporation or trade union intends to spend money to promote, support or oppose a candidate in the 2022 Municipal Election, they are required to register as a third party advertiser with the City of Orillia Clerk’s Office as per the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. A third party advertiser cannot spend any money to promote, support or oppose a candidate in the 2022 Municipal Election until their registration is certified by the City Clerk. Third party advertising does not include:
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Eligibility and Requirements |
You are eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:
You are not eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:
Third party advertisers must identify themselves and provide mandatory information on all advertising. Third party advertisements must contain the following information:
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How to Register |
The registration period for third party advertisers for the 2022 Municipal Election is open between May 2, 2022 to October 21, 2022, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Registrations must be filed with the Clerk’s Office by appointment only. Registrants can make an appointment by clicking here. The required registration forms can be picked up in person at Orillia City Centre (50 Andrew St. S.) or accessed online below: |
General Information
General and Historical Information |
Advance Vote Turnout 1985 to 2018 Official Election Results 2018 Official Election Results 2014 Official Election Results 2010 |
External Resources |
Legislation: Municipal Elections Act
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) - Municipal Election Information (homepage) Also available on the Ministry website: |
Contact |
City of Orillia Corporate Services Department - Clerk's Division 50 Andrew Street South Orillia, ON L3V 7T5 Phone: 705-325-1311 |