Guides & Tools
Update on the 2018 Municipal Elections
On July 30, 2018, the Province of Ontario introduced Bill 5, the Better Local Government Act, 2018. The Bill received Royal Accent on August 14, 2018 reducing the number of Toronto City wards from 47 to 25 with the boundaries aligning with current federal and provincial electoral ridings. It is anticipated that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be enacting regulations to provide further details to implement the new legislation. These changes will be in place for the October 22, 2018 municipal election.
The City Clerk will provide notice to candidates, electors and the public as it becomes available. Please continue to check the Election Services website regularly for updated information, and visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to obtain additional information for the 2018 municipal election.
Guide to Accessible Elections
Staff Training
The Province of Ontario Voters’ Guide
Contributions to Candidates
The Province of Ontario Candidates’ Guide
Guide to Accessible Elections
There are a selection of education programs, teacher guides and additional resources to assist educators and the public with learning and understanding elections and municipal government.
- Grade 5 and ESL Teacher Guide
- Grade 5 and ESL Civics Activities and Pre-Tasks – Complete Set
- Introduction and Culminating Task Description
- Pre-Task Activity 1: What are our rights and responsibilities in the classroom?
- Pre-Task Activity 2: Who does what?
- Pre-Task Activity 3: Why should I care?
- Pre-Task Activity 4: Mapping Activity – What does my community look like?
- Pre-Task Activity 5: Issues scavenger hunt – Fact or Opinion?
- Pre-Task Activity 6: Survey: What are the most important issues in Toronto?
- Appendix 1: Webbing Organizer
- Appendix 2: Brochure Planning Chart
- Appendix 3: Rubric: Issue Brochure
- Appendix 4: Assessment Tool: Group Skills
- Appendix 5: People Bingo
- Appendix 6: Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet Checklist
- Appendix 7: Group Concept Attainment Organizer
- Appendix 8: Class Concept Attainment Organizer
- Appendix 9: Community Research Chart
- Appendix 10: Shared Reading Activity
There are a selection of education programs, teacher guides and additional resources to assist educators and the public with learning and understanding elections and municipal government.
- Grade 10 Teacher Guide
- Grade 10 Civics Activities – Complete Set
- Introduction – Toronto Municipal Elections Activities
- Activity 1 – Toronto Budget
- Activity 2 – Toronto Services
- Activity 3 – Toronto Becoming a Province
- Activity 4 – Controversial Issues
- Activity 5 – Toronto Mayor Hot Seat
- Activity 6 – School Trustees
- Activity 7 – Municipal Elections, Voting and Citizenship
- Activity 8 – Passing a Bylaw
- Activity 9 – Political Question Quotes
The City of Toronto provides services that have a direct impact on your daily life. If you would like to become more involved with your local government, the information on My Local Government – It’s For Me will help you become informed, have your say, and serve your city.
You can also access this information in an easy-to-read booklet.
Where to Find Demographic Information about the City of Toronto
The Social Research & Information Management Social Policy, Analysis & Research section of the Social Development, Finance & Administration Division has provided a document on how to find demographic information about the City of Toronto.
This presentation includes how to find ward and neighbourhood profiles,interactive tool Wellbeing Toronto, census backgrounders, youth services and other research and map portals.
