Legal
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal advice. You should take appropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances. It provides general information in plain language about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Education Act and other legislation and regulations. It is not meant to replace provincial legislation. For more specific information, please refer to the relevant legislation and regulations which can be found online at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. The Ontario Education Services Corporation, the school board/trustee associations who developed this website and the Ontario Ministry of Education who supports it disclaims all responsibility for all consequences of any person acting on, or refraining from acting in reliance on, information contained herein. Candidates are responsible for understanding the legislation concerning elections and the requirements for nomination.
We do not endorse or support any individual candidate. We have not independently verified the information provided by individual candidates.
We may provide links to other websites and guides created and maintained by other public and/or private sector organizations. We provide these links solely for your information and convenience. We do not take any responsibility for the content, accuracy or timeliness of those other websites or guides nor do we endorse any individual candidates. When you link to an outside website, you are leaving this site and our information management policies no longer apply.
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Who can vote
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal advice. You should take appropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances. It provides general information in plain language about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Education Act and other legislation and regulations. It is not meant to replace provincial legislation. For more specific information, please refer to the relevant legislation and regulations which can be found online at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. The four school board associations who developed this website and the Ontario Ministry of Education who supports it disclaims all responsibility for all consequences of any person acting on, or refraining from acting in reliance on, information contained herein.
Become a trustee
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal advice. Candidates are responsible for understanding the legislation concerning elections and the requirements for nomination. You should take appropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances. It provides general information in plain language about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Education Act and other legislation and regulations. It is not meant to replace provincial legislation. For more specific information, please refer to the relevant legislation and regulations which can be found online at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. The four school board associations who developed this website and the Ontario Ministry of Education who supports it disclaims all responsibility for all consequences of any person acting on, or refraining from acting in reliance on, information contained herein.
About this site
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal advice. You should take appropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances. It provides general information in plain language about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Education Act and other legislation and regulations. It is not meant to replace provincial legislation. For more specific information, please refer to the relevant legislation and regulations which can be found online at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. The four school board associations who developed this website and the Ontario Ministry of Education who supports it disclaims all responsibility for all consequences of any person acting on, or refraining from acting in reliance on, information contained herein.
We may provide links to other websites and guides created and maintained by other public and/or private sector organizations. We provide these links solely for your information and convenience. We do not take any responsibility for the content, accuracy or timeliness of those other websites or guides nor do we endorse any individual candidates. When you link to an outside website, you are leaving this site and our information management policies no longer apply.
2022 election
We do not endorse or support any individual candidate. We have not independently verified the information provided by individual candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get my candidate information posted on this website?
We do not endorse or support any individual candidate.
What information should I provide about myself for this website?
We reserve the right to reject any inappropriate or illegal content.
Can anyone be a school board trustee?
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal advice. Candidates are responsible for understanding the legislation concerning elections and the requirements for nomination. You should take appropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances. It provides general information in plain language about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Education Act and other legislation and regulations. It is not meant to replace provincial legislation. For more specific information, please refer to the relevant legislation and regulations which can be found online at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. The four school board associations who developed this website and the Ontario Ministry of Education who supports it disclaims all responsibility for all consequences of any person acting on, or refraining from acting in reliance on, information contained herein.
Am I eligible to Vote?
The information contained in this website is not intended to be legal advice. You should take appropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances. It provides general information in plain language about the rules contained in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Education Act and other legislation and regulations. It is not meant to replace provincial legislation. For more specific information, please refer to the relevant legislation and regulations which can be found online at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. The four school board associations who developed this website and the Ontario Ministry of Education who supports it disclaims all responsibility for all consequences of any person acting on, or refraining from acting in reliance on, information contained herein.