Municipal Elections

Every person who filed a nomination paper with the Municipality to become a candidate in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections must file their financial statements even if they did not raise or spend any money and even if they withdrew their nomination.

All financial statements are public documents. The Clerk must retain the statements until the new council takes office after the 2026 scheduled election. The Municipal Clerk is required to make available the financial statements electronically. Please contact the Clerk if you would like a copy of a Candidate’s financial statement.

Click here for the 2022 Municipal Election Financial Statement Summary

You are eligible to vote in the 2022 Municipal Election if you are:

• A Canadian Citizen;
• 18 years of age or older;
• A resident of the Municipality of West Perth or the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality or the spouse of such owner of tenant;
• Not prohibited from voting under any law.

Your name must be on the Voters' List in order to cast a ballot. Not sure if you're on the voter's list? If you received a voter's information letter, and all the information is correct, you are ready to vote.

Online & Telephone Voting

The Municipality of West Perth will be using of internet and telephone voting methods for the 2022 Municipal Election. Voters can choose to vote by phone or online - No paper ballot option.

Vote between October 17th at 8:00am and October 24th at 8:00pm

Internet:

To vote by internet, type the website below in the address bar at the top of your web browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.) and follow the instructions. https://westperthvotes2022.ca

Telephone:

To vote by phone, dial and follow the instructions.
     Canada & US (toll free): 1-833-435-0745
     Outside Canada: 1-249-444-0295 (long distance charges may apply).

Step-by-step Guide Video:

Unsure how to vote by internet or telephone? Watch this video on our YouTube Channel for a step-by-step guide for Voting in West Perth's 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections.

Voting Assistance:

If you do not have access to a computer in order to vote online or if you require assistance with electronic voting, please bring your voter information letter with you and come to the West Perth Municipal Office at 160 Wellington Street, Mitchell. 

Submit Form to correct your information, change
your address or add a name to voters list.

Step 1: Print the form with your information filled in.
Step 2: Bring the form to Voter Assistance Centre at the Municipal Office at 160 Wellington Street, Mitchell. (Bring 2 pieces of identification). Please review the "How Can I Vote" Section below for extended hours information.
Step 3: Have the elections team at the Office update your voter information, they will print a new voter card for you.
Step 4: Vote in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Between October 17-24.

 Monday May 2, 2022

• First day to file a nomination for an office on West Perth Council or school board trustee during regular business hours.
• First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.

 Friday August 19, 2022  -  Nomination Day

• 9:00am to 2:00pm
• Deadline for candidates to file or withdraw a nomination

 Friday August 19 - November 14, 2022

• First possible lame duck period, should less than three-quarters of the existing Members of Council seek re-election.

 Monday August 22, 2022

• Deadline for the City Clerk to certify candidate nominations by signing the nomination paper if satisfied that a person is qualified to be nominated and that the nomination complies with the Municipal Elections Act.

 Thursday September 1, 2022

• Revision period begins for the Voters' List. This is also the last day to reproduce the voters' list and set out any revision procedures. The voters' list is made available to all candidates.

• First day of advanced voting period

 Friday October 21, 2022

• Last day for third party advertisers to file a notice of registration.

• Eligible electors can vote via internet or telephone up until 8:00pm.

 Monday October 24 - November 14, 2022

• Second possible lame duck period. Lame duck is in effect should less than three-quarters of the outgoing Council be re-elected.

 Tuesday November 15, 2022

• New term of office begins.

 Monday November 21, 2022

• Inaugural Council Meeting (subject to change - deadline to hold first meeting is December 16, 2022).

All eligible voters in West Perth have been mailed a letter that contains:

• A Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will be used to cast your ballot (do not share your PIN with anyone!);
• A telephone number and an Internet address for voting;
• A list of candidates running for office; and
• A Revision Centre telephone number to call for assistance.

• If any information is wrong on your voters information letter, or if you did not receive a letter, you must submit this form to correct your information (e.g. change your address) or to add your name to the voters list.

Step 1: Print the form with your information filled in.
Step 2: Bring the form to the Municipal Office at 160 Wellington Street, Mitchell. (Bring 2 pieces of identification).
Step 3: Have the elections team at the Office update your information, they will print a new voter card for you.
Step 4: Vote in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election Between October 17-24.

The Municipal Clerk is the Returning Officer and will be able to answer any questions you may have about the election. For any questions regarding the 2022 Municipal Election please contact the office at (519) 348-8429 x224 or email; clerk@westperth.com

The following nominations have been certified with the Municipal Clerk according to the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act. The following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees, and satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

*     Acclaimed Candidates pursuant to Section 37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
**   Nomination certified by the Clerk/Returning Officer of the City of London.
*** Nomination certified by the Clerk/Returning Officer of the City of Sarnia.

What is a third party advertisement?

A third party advertisement is an ad that supports, promotes, or opposes a candidate, or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot.

Third party in this context means a person or entity who is not a candidate. Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign and must be done independently from a candidate.

Third party advertisers who wish to spend money on advertisements during the election must register with the Municipal Clerk and must file a financial statement.

Registration - Third Party Advertisers

An individual, corporation, or trade union may file with the Municipal Clerk a notice of registration to be a registered third party for the 2022 Municipal Election between May 2, 2022 and October 21, 2022 at the Municipal Office during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). The notice must be filed on the prescribed form and must include a declaration of qualification signed by the individual or by a representative of the corporation or trade union, as the case may be.

If a registration is submitted by an agent who is acting on behalf of an individual who wishes to register as a Third Party Advertiser, a letter must be provided at the time of registration which authorizes the agent to register on their behalf. The letter must be signed by the third party advertiser and commissioned or notarized by a person authorized under the Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act or Notaries Act.

Who is not permitted to register as a Third Party Advertiser?

• A candidate whose nomination has been filed with the City Clerk;
• A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act (Canada) or any federal constituency association or registered candidate at a federal election endorsed by that party;
• A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act; and,
• The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality or local board.

 Municipal Elections Act

 Municipal Act

 Election Policies and Procedures

 Accessibility Plan