Information for Voters

Qualifications of electors are outlined in Section 17 of the Municipal Elections Act (1996). 

A person is entitled to be an elector at an election held in a local municipality if, on voting day, he or she, 

1. resides in the local municipality or is the owner or tenant of land there, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; 
2. is a Canadian citizen;
3. is at least 18 years old; and 
4. is not prohibited from voting under subsection (3) or otherwise by law.  

The Advanced Voting Period will begin on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.  Once the Advanced Voting Period opens, voters will be able to cast their votes by internet or telephone.  

What is a Voter Help Centre?

A Voter Help Centre is a location established by the Township during an election to provide assistance to electors with voting related questions or issues.  The Voter Help Centre may assist electors with things such as: 

• confirming whether they are on the voters' list
• adding, correcting or removing their information from the voters' list
• confirming their voting eligibility
• obtaining assistance with the voting process
• providing information about when, where and how to vote
• assisting electors who have accessibility needs

Where is East Garafraxa's Voter Help Centre Located?

The Voter Help Centre is located at the Township Office:

065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2
East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7J8.

What are the Hours of the Voter Help Centre?

The Voter Help Centre will be open on the following dates and times:

Friday, October 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, October 23, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 26, 2026 (Voting Day)
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

At the Regular Council Meeting held on September 23, 2025, the Council of the Township of East Garafraxa passed By-law 33-2025 authorizing internet and telephone voting methods for the 2026 Elections.

To ensure your correct school board support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026.

While Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors in Ontario for provincial, municipal and school board elections, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is legislatively responsible for collecting school board support designation information.

What is School Board Support?

Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board - even if you do not have children or your children are not currently attending school.  While you are not required to make a designation, you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you do not make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public School Board. 

Check Current School Board Support

By default, your school support is directed to the English-Public School Board unless you have chosen otherwise.  You may be eligible to support the English-Catholic, French-Public or French-Catholic.  

To check your current registration:

• Use MPAC's secure online tools at: School Support Designation | MPAC
• Call MPAC's Customer Contact Centre at 1-866-896-6722

A step-by-step guide is available in English or French.

Please Note: Registration may take up to 24 hours to activate.

Additionally, you can submit an Application for Direction of School Support (in English or French) form by mail or email to MPAC.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)

Review the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2026 Voters’ Guide linked below for information on who is eligible to vote, how to vote, and how to support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.

• 2026 Voters' Guide (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)