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Voter Information

Confirm you're on the Voters List

Before every election voters should check thier information on the Voters' List. Starting next week a new online tool will be available for residents of Tiny to check, update and add their information to the Voters' List. 

You can use this tool to confirm, update, or add your information if you:

  • have changed your name or address
  • own or rent a new property
  • no longer own or rent a property
  • want to remove your information

If you or your spouse own or rent property other than your home address in Ontario, you may be eligible to vote in more than one municipal election.

Voter Eligibility 

To be eligible to vote, you must meet the qualifications of electors as listed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, s.17(2).  

A person is entitled to be an elector in the Township of Tiny, on voting day, if they meet all of the following conditions:

  • A Canadian citizen;
  • At least 18 years old;
  • A resident, owner or tenant of land in the Township of Tiny, or the spouse of such tenant or owner;
  • Not prohibited from voting under any law.

You may only vote once in the Township of Tiny Municipal Election regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the Township.

Secondary Property 

If your name does not appear on the Voters’ List in the Township of Tiny and the property is a secondary residence (meaning it is not your principal residence, and not a second property within the Township of Tiny), please consult pages 5–6 of the "How to maintain your information in the Register" instruction sheet for direction on confirming and updating your voter information.

 

Updating Your School Support

As of January 1, 2024, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is no longer responsible for collecting voter information for local elections however continues to maintain electors school support information. You can 

update your school support designation  through MPAC’s Online School Support Tool (opens in new window).

As a property owner in Ontario, you are required to support a school system, even if you do not have children or your children are not currently attending school. This information can be found on your Property Assessment Notice.

Learn more about school support by visiting mpac.ca/SchoolSupport.

 

Concerns About Campaign Activities

Municipal elections in Ontario are governed by the provincial Municipal Elections Act, 1996(link is external) (MEA) which provides rules for the administration of elections. 

The MEA expressly states that the Clerk is responsible for the preparation and conduct of municipal elections, however, staff are not in a position to interpret the legislation, provide advice to Candidates or Third Party Advertisers, or investigate or review any campaign related matters.

Enforcement of the MEA is done through the Courts. The Ministry of Municipal affairs and Housing does not have a role in investigating elections or in determining penalties.