Where to Vote

Staff assess each poll location based on criteria developed in collaboration with Facilities, AODA Specialists, and in alignment with Provincial and Federal poll location criteria. The process begins early in the year, with staff developing a list of potential poll locations based on previous poll sites and considering input from stakeholders and the community. Onsite reviews are conducted to ensure that each potential poll location meets the established criteria. Once the assessments are completed, staff determine the best option for the Poll Subdivision, and enter into a rental contract with the location.

What does the Poll Assessment include? 
When staff are conducting a poll assessment on a potential poll location, they are looking to ensure that the location is large enough to host a poll, that the location is accessible, and that the space (both inside and out) is suitable.

Are there concerns with schools being used as poll locations?
For the Municipal Election, both the Public and Separate School Boards have designated Election Day, as a Professional Activity Day. This means the majority of students will not be on site that day. Schools may still have daycare programs running on Election Day. To ensure separation of electors and any students or staff in the building, additional greeters are being hired to assist in directing voters into school poll locations and to monitor movement in key areas.

Yes. In addition to the advance polls and election day polls, the City is finalizing plans to hold additional polls. Information will be released as it becomes available.