Candidate Information

2022 Nomination Information

Nominations are open as of May 2, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. and close on August 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. To run as a Member of Council for the 2022 Municipal Election, you must file a nomination paper. Please note the following:

• Until you file a nomination paper, you cannot raise or spend money on your campaign;
• Mayor and Councillor candidates must provide at least 25 declaration of endorsements from qualified electors along with their nomination papers

Am I eligible to be a member of Council?

In order to run for office in East Zorra-Tavistock Township, an individual must be:

• A Canadian citizen; and
• At least 18 years of age; and
• A resident of the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock, or
• An owner or tenant of land in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock, or the spouse of the owner or tenant; and
• Not legally prohibited from voting; and
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding office

Who is not eligible to be a member of Council?

The following are not eligible to be elected as a Member of Council, or from holding office as a Member of Council:

• A judge of any court
• A member of Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations
• A candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement in the last municipal election or by-election​​

How do I file a Nomination for Council?

Nominations must be filed in-person as original signatures are required. To file a nomination, you must provide the following:

• A completed Nomination Form - Form 1
• Signed by a Commissioner of Oaths if filed by an Agent
• At least 25 Declaration of Endorsements (Mayor and Council candidates only) - Form 2
• Current Acceptable Identification
• Nomination Filing Fee
• $200 - Mayor
• $100 - All other Council Positions
• Completed Consent to Release Personal Information Form

Any documents that are not complete will not be accepted. You may file a nomination form beginning May 2, 2022 to August 19, 2022 ending at 2 p.m.  

Note: It is appreciated if interested parties arrange ahead of time with the Clerk as to when they will be coming to file a nomination. Please contact the email the Clerk or call 519-462-2697 to arrange an appointment.

How do I withdraw from the election?

If you no longer wish to run for office in the 2022 Municipal Election, you must:

• File the Withdrawal of Nomination Form in-person
• Provide identification
• File a financial statement by the deadline

Who is a third party advertiser?

A third party is any person or entity that is not a political party, candidate or constituency association, and that engages in political advertising. Third parties include corporations, partnerships, unincorporated businesses and associations, and many other groups.

What is a third party advertisement?

A third party advertisement is a message in any medium (billboard, newspaper, radio, etc.) that supports or opposes a candidate or a “yes” or “no” vote on a question on the ballot. Third party advertising does not include issues-based advertising so groups that do public outreach can continue their issued-based advocacy work throughout the municipal election period. Advertising that does not cost money to post or broadcast, such as comments made on social media, will not be considered to be third party advertising.

Who can register as a third party advertiser?

Individuals, corporations and unions can register as third party advertisers and can also make contributions to third party advertisers. Third party advertisers will need to register with the municipality where they want to advertise. If they want to advertise in more than one municipality, they have to register in each municipality. Registration allows a third party advertiser to promote or oppose any candidate that the electors in the municipality can vote for (local council, school board trustee positions and regional or county council offices). Third party advertising must be done independently of candidates, who are not able to direct a third party advertiser. Candidates are not able to register as third party advertisers.

What are the requirements for third party advertising?

If approached by Third Party Advertisers, it is very important that you adhere to the following mandatory rules:

• By Section 88.4 of the Act, broadcasters and publishers may only permit third party advertisements to appear between May 2, 2022 and Election Day (October 24, 2022);
• A registered third party must provide the following information to the broadcasters or publisher in writing before the third party advertisements appears:
• The name of the registered third party;
• The name of the business address and telephone number of the individual who deals with the broadcaster or publisher under the direction of the registered third party;
• The municipality where the registered third party is registered.