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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• a Canadian citizen; and
• at least 18 years of age; and
• an owner or tenant of land in the City of Orillia; or
• a spouse of an owner, or tenant of land in the City of Orillia; and
• not prohibited from voting under any law.

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.

• a Canadian citizen; and
• at least 18 years of age; and
• an owner or tenant of residential property in the City of Orillia; or
• a spouse of a resident, owner or tenant of residential property in the City of Orillia; and
• not prohibited from voting under any law.

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.

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.

A variety of early voting opportunities have been provided for the benefit of all citizens;  snowbirds, shift workers, out-of-town electors, and students: 

Voter Notifications - to be mailed in September

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.

Voter Identification

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:

• An Ontario driver's licence
• An Ontario Health Card (photo card)
• An Ontario Photo Card
• An Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion)
• A cancelled personalized cheque
• A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario
• An insurance policy or insurance statement
• A loan agreement or financial agreement with a financial institution
• A document issued or certified by a court in Ontario
• Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or municipality in Ontario or from an agency of such a government
• A document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada)
• An income tax assessment notice
• A Child Tax Benefit Statement
• A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E
• A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (O.A.S.)
• A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P)
• A Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions

• A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works
• A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program
• A Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007
• A property tax assessment
• A credit card statement, bank account statement, or R.R.S.P., R.R.I.F., R.H.O.S.P. or T5 statement
• A C.N.I.B. Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities
• A hospital card or record
• A document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution
• A document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Home Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home
• A utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable T.V. or a bill from a public utilities commission
• A cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer
• A transcript or report card from a post-secondary school

Taking Time off Work to Vote

(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."

Election Accessibility

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:

• All electors have full and equal access to all election information and services;
• Voting locations are fully accessible;
• Voters are able to vote independently and privately using accessible voting technologies or access alternative methods of voting assistance if desired; and,
• Voters are encouraged to contact the Clerk's Division in advance to arrange for voting assistance.

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:

• Nomination Paper – Form PR01
• Endorsement of Nomination – Form PR02
• Freedom of Information (FOI) Release – OR02-A
• Candidates’ Request & Declaration – Copy of Voters’ List – Form EL14

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:

• An advertisement by or under the direction of the candidate.
• Advertising that does not cost money to post or broadcast (e.g. social media activity)
• Advertising or communication that is delivered to or broadcast by:
  • An individual to their employees
  • A corporation to its shareholders, directors, members, or employees
  • A trade union to its members or employees

You are eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:

• An individual normally a resident in Ontario.
• A corporation that carries on business in Ontario.
• A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.

You are not eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:

• A candidate running for the Municipal Election
• A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at the federal election endorsed by that party.
• A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Elections Finances Act.
• A registered third party advertiser who failed to file the necessary financial statement or exceed any of the spending limits in the last municipal election or by-election.

Third party advertisers must identify themselves and provide mandatory information on all advertising. Third party advertisements must contain the following information:

• The name of the registered third party advertiser.
• The municipality where the third party advertiser is registered.
• The contact number, mailing address or email address at which the third party advertiser may be contacted regarding the advertisement.

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:

• Notice of Registration Form – PR07
• Freedom of Information (FOI) Release – OR02-B
• Declaration of Qualifications – Third Party Advertiser – Form OR47

Advance Vote Turnout 1985 to 2018

Official Election Results 2018

Official Election Results 2014

Official Election Results 2010

Official Election Results 2006

2022 Municipal Election Voting Procedures

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) - Municipal Election Information (homepage)

Also available on the Ministry website:

• 2022 Voters’ Guide
• 2022 Candidates’ Guide
• 2022 Third Party Advertisers’ Guide

City of Orillia

Corporate Services Department - Clerk's Division

50 Andrew Street South

Orillia, ON  L3V 7T5

Phone:  705-325-1311

elections@orillia.ca

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