Resources

Voter Information

• 2026 Voters' guide for Ontario municipal Council and School Board Elections

Policies and Procedures

• Use of Corporate Resources for Elections Policy

Interpretive Bulletins

• Use of Corporate Resources for Elections Policy Interpretive Bulletin - Use of Personally Taken Images Featuring Town Facilities or Public Spaces in Campaign Materials

Candidate Information

Guides

• 2026 Candidates’ Guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections
• 2026 Third Party Advertisers’ Guide
• 2022 Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing Candidate Training Presentation
• York Region Candidate Information Sheet

Forms (Updated April 1, 2026)

• Candidate Nomination Form (Form 1)
  Endorsement of Nomination Form (Form 2)
• Endorsement of Nomination Form (Form 2)
  Financial Statement Auditor's Report for Candidates (Form 4)
• Financial Statement Auditor's Report for Candidates (Form 4)
  Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses (Form 5)
• Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses (Form 5)

Election Sign Information

• Election Sign By-law 2018-044
• York Region Election Sign Website
• Town of East Gwillimbury Sign Restricted Intersections
• Sign Placement Restriction Diagram

Legislation

• Municipal Elections Act, 1996
• Municipal Act, 2001
• Education Act
• Better Local Government Act, 2018 (Bill 5)