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Amendments to O. Reg. 101/97 and O. Reg. 304/13 under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and prescribed forms for municipal elections

Regulation Number(s):
N/A
Instrument Type:
Form
Bill or Act:
Municipal Elections Act, 1996
Summary of Decision:
The amending regulations were filed on February 7, 2022. Two regulations under the Municipal Elections Act (O. Reg. 101/97 and O. Reg. 304/13) were amended by two new Minister's regulations to require that forms updated to 2022 be used for the 2022 municipal elections.

Ministers' Regulations being amended:
-O. Reg. 101/97: GENERAL
-O. Reg. 304/13: VOTER IDENTIFICATION

2022 Municipal Election Forms:
-Nomination Paper - Form 1
-Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2
-Appointment for Voting Proxy - Form 3
-Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate - Form 4
-Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses - Form 5
-Notice of Extension of Campaign - Form 6
-Notice of Registration - Third Party - Form 7
-Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Third Party - Form 8
-Declaration of Identity - Form 9

For more information on municipal elections see:
-Municipal Elections Act, 1996
-www.ontario.ca/municipalelections
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There is no regulatory impact to municipalities anticipated in relation to this decision.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
22-MMAH012
Posting Date:
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has updated municipal election forms in advance of the 2022 municipal elections. Updates to the forms were made for clarity and to ensure the forms reflect legislative changes.
Contact Address:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Local Government Policy Branch
777 Bay St., 13th Floor
Toronto, ON, M7A 2J3
Effective Date:
April 1, 2022
Decision:
Approved