Contacts
Every four years a municipal election takes place in the City to elect the Mayor and Members of Council, School Board Trustees, and the Regional Chair for the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Voters will elect seven individuals to sit as Members on Pickering City Council for the following Offices:
Mayor, elected at large, three Regional Councillors and 3 City Councillors elected by voters from each of the three wards. Voters will also cast a vote for school board trustees and the Regional Chair.
2022 Municipal Election Information Session
An Information Session was held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters. If you were unable to attend the Session, you can view the recorded video. A copy of the presentation is also provided for your reference.
2022 Joint Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee |
At the Council Meeting of February 28, 2022, Report CLK 01-22, was approved through Resolution #818/22, to give authority to approve the Terms of Reference for the 2022 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee and authorize the City Clerk to recruit and bring forward a by-law for the remuneration and appointment of a roster of individuals to serve on the 2022 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee. Visit the Compliance Audit Committee web page for additional information. |
Method of Voting |
At the Council Meeting of May 25, 2021, Report CLK 02-21, was approved through Resolution #600/21, giving authority for an integrated internet and paper ballot voting method for the 2022 City of Pickering Municipal Election. Internet Voting (October 17th, 2022 to October 24th, 2022)
As outlined in CLK 02-21, Internet Voting will be conducted throughout the entire voting period for eight consecutive days beginning Monday, October 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and ending at the close of the polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, October 24, 2022. Paper Ballot Voting (October 24th, 2022 only)In-person, paper ballot voting will only be offered on Election Day, Monday, October 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. |
Offices to be Elected |
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Election Signs |
All Municipal Election candidates are responsible for reviewing the regulations governing the placement of election signage to ensure that any signage erected on their behalf complies with the provisions of the applicable Sign By-laws. Office Consolidation - Election Sign By-law 7591/17 On November 25, 2020, the Regional Municipality of Durham adopted By-law Number 052-2020 to adopt and delegate the authority for enforcement of sign by-laws enacted by area municipalities, to those area municipalities, on Regional Roads within their jurisdiction. |
Contributions and Contribution Limits |
A contribution cannot be made or accepted by a person or an individual acting under the person’s direction unless the person is a candidate. Who may contribute:
Who cannot Contribute:
Contribution Limits: The maximum amount which may be contributed to a single candidate is $1,200 and no more than $5,000 in total may be contributed to candidates running for offices on the same council or school board. This amount includes the value of any goods or services donated to the campaign (i.e. a ticket to a candidate’s fundraiser). Contributions greater than $25 may not be made in cash. All contributions exceeding $25 must be made by cheque, money order, or by a method that clearly shows where the funds came from. Names and addresses of contributors who made a contribution greater than $100 will be recorded in the candidate’s financial statement which will be posted on the City’s website. |
Third Party Advertisers |
A Third Party Advertisement is an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other medium that has the purpose of promoting, supporting or opposing a candidate where an expense has been incurred related to the advertisement. Third party advertiser in this context means any individual, corporation or trade union, causing election campaign advertisements to appear, who is not a candidate. Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign and must be done independently from a candidate. Third party advertisers who wish to spend money on advertisements during the restricted period of an election (Monday, May 2, 2022 to Monday October 24, 2022) must register with the City Clerk and must file a financial statement. Eligibility To become a third party advertiser, you must file your registration in person at the Office of the City Clerk. The registration period for third party advertisers for the 2022 Municipal Elections is from May 2, 2022 until 4:30 pm on Friday, October 21, 2022. Until the City Clerk certifies a third party advertiser's registration, no money can be spent on advertisements, the third party advertiser cannot accept contributions, nor can the third party advertiser begin advertising. Who can be a third party advertiser?
Who cannot be a third party advertiser?
How to Register as a Third Party Advertiser Registrations will be accepted by the City Clerk, or designate, in person between the 1st day for filing of nominations, May 2, 2022 and 4:30 pm on the Friday before Voting Day, October 21, 2022. To register:
In order to certify the registration, the City Clerk must be satisfied that that the individual, corporation or trade union is eligible and may require that additional identification or documents be provided. Third party advertisers must be registered in each municipality where they want to advertise. Registered Third Party Advertisers' Information (RTPA) Package The RTPA Information Package is now available for individuals, corporations and trade unions interested in registering as a third party advertiser for the 2022 City of Pickering Municipal Election. Registrants will receive this package in person when they file their notice of registration. Prescribed Form Notice of Registration - Third Party (Form 7) City of Pickering Forms Freedom of Information (FOI) Release Form Appointment of Agent to File a Notice of Registration Form Withdrawal of Notice of Registration Form Third Party Advertisement Requirements: Third party advertisements must contain the following information:
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