A person is entitled to vote in a municipal election if on Voting Day October 26, 2026, they;
• Reside in the local municipality, or are the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant; and
• Are a Canadian citizen;
• Are at least 18 years old or older;
• Are not prohibited from voting under the Municipal Elections Act or otherwise prohibited by law.
1. As a resident elector, if you live in the municipality. You may own, rent, live in shared accommodation where you do not pay rent or live in the municipality but do not have a fixed address.
2. As a non-resident elector, if you own or rent property in a municipality, but it is not the one where you live. You can only be a resident elector in one municipality. However, you can be a non-resident elector in any other municipality ( or municipalities) where you own or rent property.
3. As the spouse of a non-resident elector, if your spouse owns or rents property in the municipality or municipalities other than the one where you live.