Municipal Elections Act

• Many Ontario municipalities using online voting despite lack of provincial standards

  The Association of Municipalities of Ontario says there will be 417 municipal elections held in the province on Oct. 24, and more than half will use online or phone voting.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2022
  
• Randy Warden pleads guilty to violating elections act in 2018 London, Ont. race

  Randy Warden pleaded guilty during a virtual appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice Wednesday in connection with a smear campaign during the 2018 London, Ont., election.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2022
  
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• N.B. legislature to consider bill to extend voting rights to permanent residents

  New Brunswick would be the first province in Canada to allow permanent residents the right to vote if the bill is successful.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2020
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• Two Londoners charged with violating Municipal Elections Act: OPP

  The charges stem from an OPP investigation into allegations surrounding London's 2018 municipal election.

  Politics

  Aug 26, 2020
• New Brunswick’s chief electoral officer seeks to modernize electoral regulations

  On Tuesday Kim Poffenroth tabled a discussion document before members of the province's standing committee on procedure, privileges and legislative officers.

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2019
• Ottawa Coun. Tim Tierney charged with corrupt practices under municipal elections law

  Tierney was re-elected as councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville on Oct. 22. He won more than 80 per cent of the vote.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2018
• Toronto councillors Mark Grimes, Justin Di Ciano charged under Municipal Elections Act

  Police said in a media release that both were charged following an investigation into "irregularities" under the Municipal Elections Act.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2018
• Candidates accuse Caledon regional councillor of attempting to buy votes

  Caledon voters were able to cast their ballots today as early voting began, but one candidate running for a regional council position is accusing the incumbent of breaking election laws.

  Oct 6, 2018
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• Changes to Municipal Elections Act to affect upcoming Peterborough election campaign

  Changes to the Municipal Elections Act will require candidates in the 2018 Peterborough election to comply with a new set of campaign finance rules.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2018
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• Toronto mayor asks Ontario premier to ‘hit the pause button’ on cutting council seats

  The provincial government tabled legislation last month that would see the number of city council seats reduced by nearly half in the October municipal election.

  Politics

  Aug 10, 2018