Guides & Tools

Guide to Accessible Elections

• AMCTO Candidate Guide to Accessible Elections 

Staff Training

• Accessible Customer Service Handbook

The Province of Ontario Voters’ Guide

• 2018 Voters’ Guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections

• Guide 2018 des élections municipales et scolaires en Ontario à l’intention des électeurs et électrices 

Contributions to Candidates

• Contribution Rebate Guide for Contributors

The Province of Ontario Candidates’ Guide

• 2018 Candidates’ guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections

• Guide 2018 des élections municipales et scolaires en Ontario à l’intention des candidats et candidates 

Guide to Accessible Elections

• AMCTO Candidate Guide to Accessible Elections 

Contributions Rebates

• Rebate by-law.
• Contribution Rebate Guide for Contributors 

More information on contributions and rebates can be found on the: Rules & Information for Candidates page.

• 2018 Guide for third party advertisers – Ontario municipal council and school board elections

• Guide 2018 sur la publicité de tiers au cours des élections municipales et scolaires en Ontario

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.

Note:  These guides are based on a 44 ward structure and will be updated to reflect the changes to the 2018 Municipal Election after council starts its new term on December 1, 2018.  Grade 5 teachers can contact elections@toronto.ca to request available teaching tools such as 2019 – 2022 ward maps.

• 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.

Note:  These guides are based on a 44 ward structure and will be updated to reflect the changes to the 2018 Municipal Election after council starts its new term on December 1, 2018.  Grade 10 teachers can contact elections@toronto.ca to request available teaching tools such as 2019 – 2022 ward maps.

• 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 

• Crossword Puzzle 
• Word Search – Easy 
• Word Search – Hard 

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.