To decide the city’s future mayor and 25 council members, the Torontonians will be going to the polls this month.
Here’s what you should know before elections –
Officially, the Election Day is scheduled to be held on October 22 from 10 am to 8 pm, and MyVote can be used to find the following information:
- See who is running in your ward.
- Find your ward and map.
- Look if you’re on the voters’ list.
- Find out your designated voting location.
- View and print your voter information card.
Advanced voting will run from 10 to 14 October and timings will be 10 am to 7 pm at two different locations in each ward and city hall as well.
Things to Bring
When you go to vote, you need to bring your voter information card and an additional piece of identification which shows your name and Toronto address.
To avoid the queue, it’s referred to check beforehand that whether you’re on the voters’ list or not.
Calling 416-338-1111, which is the city’s election services number or through MyVote, you can verify that you’re on the list.
Note: If you want to update your information, you have to make all revisions by 14 October. Even if you miss the deadline, you can add yourself to the voting location on Election Day.
Voter Assistant Terminals
If you require any help to vote in elections because of any disability or special need, you could use a voter assistant terminal.
A voter assistant terminal will consist of a touch screen, a Braille keypad, audio component and other features.
At all advanced polling locations, these assistant terminals will be available.
If there is no terminal at your designated voting place on the Election Day, and you need one, you can call for a transfer by calling election services.
Proxy Voting
You can appoint a voting proxy to cast a vote on your behalf if you are not available physically to vote for any reason.
To voting proxy, you need to fill an appointment form at any city clerk’s office.
