What You Need To Know To Vote

Torontonians will be choosing their mayor, 44 city councillors and trustee for four school boards. A few of the key issues that have come up during the campaign for the mayor’s seat and council have included property taxes, violent crime, the TTC and the St. Clair right-of-way, and the contentious Island Airport.

Here’s what you need to know to make your opinion known at City Hall Monday:

Am I Eligible To Vote?

You can vote in the Toronto municipal election if you are:

• a Canadian citizen 
• at least 18 years old 
• a resident of the City of Toronto 
• a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the City of Toronto, or their spouse 
• not prohibited from voting under any law.

You can only vote once.

When Do I Vote?

Election Day is Monday, Nov. 13. The polls are open between 10am and 8pm.

Where Is My Polling Station?

You should have received a Voter Information Card in the mail sometime in October. You’ll find the location of your polling station on the back.

If you did not receive a Voter Information Card, you can find out where you can cast a vote by clicking here, or calling 416.338.1111.

What Should I Bring With Me?

Bring your Voter Information Card with you to the polling station and at least one piece of personal I.D. showing your name Toronto address.

If you didn’t get a Voter Information Card in the mail you’ll have to bring one piece of I.D. and a piece of mail showing your name and Toronto address.

What Are Acceptable Pieces Of I.D.?

• Government issued identification or form that contains your name and City of Toronto address, such as a driver’s licence or income tax assessment 
• City of Toronto property tax bill 
• utility bill (hydro, gas, water, telephone, cable TV) 
• hospital card 
• bank statement 
• mortgage, rental or lease agreement 
• insurance policy (home, tenant or auto) or 
• current employer record (pay stub or letter from employer)

How Many Candidates Do I Vote For?

You will vote for one mayor, one city councillor and one school trustee. If you’re a non-resident owner or tenant of land assessed as commercial or industrial, you can’t vote for a trustee.

If you only vote for one candidate, your ballot will still be counted.

Can I Get Time Off Work To Vote?

Yes. According to the Municipal Elections Act, employers must allow employees three consecutive hours on voting day to vote.

For more information on voting, click here.