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Do you want to learn more about Municipal Elections? Interested in becoming a candidate in 2010? Don't quite know where and how to vote? You came to the right place.
We are Toronto Elections and we're here to provide the information that is needed to understand the electoral process. We are also an excellent resource for candidates and voters to find out what they need in order to run for office or how to exercise their right to vote.
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Expect to find continuous updates, growth and expansion of our site as we draw closer to Election Day 2010.
The main function of Toronto Elections is to ensure that the following electoral processes are done with the greatest integrity:
- Municipal Elections
- By-elections
- Referendums
- Appointments of Council vacancies
- School Board Trustees
The next Municipal Election will happen Fall 2010
During this election Toronto residents will vote for the following offices:
- 1 Mayor
- 44 Councillors
- School Board Trustees for 4 local School Boards
Voting is a fundamental right of our democracy. When you vote, you are selecting representatives who will make the laws and policies that determine how our City functions and how we live together.
Municipal government is involved in many aspects of our daily lives - from fixing roads, providing water, garbage collection, caring for children and the elderly, running public transit, supporting the arts, and protecting our City's residents. Become informed and browse the City's website to learn about the issues facing Toronto and City Council's many areas of responsibilities.
Toronto Elections abides by the following principles when conducting the City's election:
- Integrity of process maintained throughout election
- Secrecy and confidentiality of the individual vote
- Election is fair and non-biased
- Election is accessible to the voters
- Certainty that results reflect votes cast
- Voters and candidates treated fairly and consistently
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Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009)
Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009) (PDF) is currently being considered by the Ontario Legislature. This Bill proposes several amendments to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Changes that may occur include, but are not limited to, Key dates in the election calendar, the needs of candidates with disabilities, their campaign finances and candidate contribution limits. The Bill also proposes amendments to accessibility for voters with disabilities and identification needed to vote.
City of Toronto's voters' list
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for producing the City's preliminary list of eligible electors. Find out more about the voters' list.
You may need the free Adobe Acrobat Viewer to view PDF files. 
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