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 (M.P.A.C.) for further information on how to make this change at 1-866-296-6722.

• In June 2017, Orillia City Council approved changes to the existing four ward boundaries to ensure an effective and equitable system of representation.
• New ward boundaries are set out below and will take effect for the 2018 - 2022 Council term.
• Has your Ward # changed? All wards have been impacted by the boundary changes.

Overall Ward Map

Ward One Map

Ward Two Map

Ward Three Map

Ward Four Map

An election campaign advertisement means an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that has the purpose of promoting or supporting the election of a candidate.

An election campaign advertisement purchased by or under the direction of a candidate shall identify the candidate.

A candidate shall provide, in writing, the following information to the broadcaster or publisher:

• The name of the candidate, and
• The name, business address and telephone number of the individual who deals with the broadcaster or publisher under the direction of the candidate.

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

• 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 a resident, 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 how many properties are 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 not eligible to vote in a school board election.

• 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 whether they are on the list and where they can vote on Voting Day may go to Voterlookup.ca, contact M.P.A.C. at 1-866-296-6722 or visit Clerk's Office, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 50 Andrew Street North.

Voterlookup.ca video

Voter Notification Envelopes

Each househould will receive a Voter Notification envelope containing cards for each eligible elector in the household.  These individual cards will display your unique barcode for the purpose of scanning at the voting locations. Electors are to bring this card with them to the voting location, along with acceptable identification as identified below.  The voting location specified on the voter notification card are specific to each elector's voting ward.

These envelopes will be mailed in September to all electors that appear on the Voter's List advising of the dates, times and locations of the Advance Vote Days and Election Day.

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

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 2018 Municipal Election include 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 Department in advance to arrange for voting assistance.

Are you thinking about running for Municipal Council or School Board Trustee in the City of Orillia, Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara, Severn or Springwater?

 Ministry of Municipal Affairs representatives presented information and answered questions at the April 12, 2018 sessions.

 Ministry of Municipal Affairs Presentation 
 

The 2018 Municipal Election takes place on Monday, October 22, 2018

Nomination Period is from May 1, 2018 to 2 p.m. on July 27, 2018 

 Candidates’ Information Guide  

Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s.32)

Avis de Declaration de Candidature

Loi de 1996 sur les élections municipales (s.32)

Advance Vote Turnout 1985 to 2014

Official Election Results 2014

Official Election Results 2010

Official Election Results 2006

Ward Maps

Ministry of Municipal Affairs Municipal Election Information

City of Orillia

3rd Floor, 50 Andrew Street South

Orillia, ON  L3V 7T5

Phone:  705-325-1311

clerks@orillia.ca

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