- Half of regional council will be newcomers after next week’s municipal election, Waterloo Region Record, October 20, 2022.
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Long-time regional councillor provides insight into why competition is so high for Waterloo regional council ,
CTV Kitchener,
October 11, 2022.
- Housing tops the list of issues for Waterloo candidates running for regional council, Waterloo Region Record, October 9, 2022.
Learn About Your Candidates
If you are eligible to vote in Waterloo Ward 5, here are the candidates running for regional, municipal and school board positions you can vote for.
You can use this Candidate Worksheet to make notes and mark your preferred candidates. You can also print the worksheet for use offline.
Regional Councillor - Waterloo
(Elect 2; vote for up to 2)
The region deals with such issues as garbage collection, police services, and public transit. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.
Regional Councillors sit on regional council to provide extra representation for the cities. Kitchener has four regional councillors, and Cambridge and Waterloo each have two.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
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Waterloo Candidate Forums (Regional Council, Mayor, Regional Chair),
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and CityNews 570),
October 7, 2022.
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Uptown Neighborhood Regional Waterloo Councilor Debates 2022,
Uptown Waterloo Neighbourhood Associations,
September 29, 2022.
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The Local Campaign: Regional Council Candidate Q&As for Cambridge and Waterloo 2022,
Rogers tv,
September 22, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- 50 by 2030 WR Survey, 50 by 2030 Waterloo Region, October 12, 2022.
- CycleWR Survey, CycleWR, October 11, 2022.
- GREN Survey on Environmental Issues, Grand River Environmental Network, October 10, 2022.
- FABWR Candidate Survey Results, For a Better Waterloo Region, October 8, 2022.
- 2022 Election Candidates List Survey, Waterloo Crime Prevention Council, October 7, 2022.
- Meet the Waterloo candidates running for Waterloo regional council, CTV Kitchener, September 29, 2022.
- Heritage Platforms for 2022 Elections, ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) North Waterloo Region, September 27, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Waterloo regional councillor candidates, Global News, September 21, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- James Ball AMA (Ask Me Anything), Reddit, October 18, 2022.
- Who should I vote for in the City of Waterloo?, Reddit, October 3, 2022.
- Region of Waterloo Candidates, Citified, September 9, 2022.
- This election is a huge opportunity for meaningful change. If only we knew where to look for it, Waterloo Region Record, August 24, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- Change is coming to Region of Waterloo council. Candidates offer top reasons they want the job, CBC, October 21, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Chantal Huinink, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, October 14, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Peter Neufeld, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: James Ball, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Jim Bolger, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Gord Greavette, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: John Vieth, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Jim Erb, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Mark Fisher, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Ryan Keating, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Cindy Watkin, Region of Waterloo council candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- Luisa D’Amato: Her wheelchair gives this municipal candidate a unique perspective, Waterloo Region Record, September 22, 2022.
- Waterloo Region councillor Sean Strickland not running in fall municipal election, Waterloo Region Record, July 4, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Chantal Huinink uses a wheelchair but she’s not a one-issue councillor, Waterloo Region Record, October 28, 2022.
- Voters cast ballots for more diverse leadership on regional council, Cambridge Today, October 27, 2022.
- First person living with disability elected to regional council, Cambridge Today, October 27, 2022.
- Representation 'absolutely matters' in local politics, say newly elected trustee, regional councillors, CBC, October 26, 2022.
- Here are the new directly elected Waterloo regional councillors, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Karen Redman looks forward to ‘new dynamics’ after being re-elected, Cambridge Today, October 25, 2022.
- Colleen James is the first Black woman elected to regional council, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Regional Chair Karen Redman re-elected, familiar names to sit on new council, CBC, October 24, 2022.
- Karen Redman gets second term as Waterloo Regional Chair, Global News, October 24, 2022.
City of Waterloo - Mayor
(Elect 1)
The mayor is the head of your local municipality (city or township) and sits on that council. The mayor also sits on Regional Council.
Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
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2022 Waterloo Mayoral Candidate Debate,
Uptown Waterloo Neighbourhood Associations,
October 19, 2022.
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Waterloo Candidate Forums (Regional Council, Mayor, Regional Chair),
Greater KW Chamber of Commerce and CityNews 570),
October 7, 2022.
- Lack of housing options — including for students — needs to be addressed, Waterloo mayoral candidates say, CBC, October 6, 2022.
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Vista Hills Neighbourhood Association All-Candidates Meeting,
Vista Hills Neighbourhood Association,
October 5, 2022.
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The Local Campaign: Waterloo Mayoral Debate,
Rogers tv,
September 21, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- Waterloo candidates state top 3 reasons they want to be on council, CBC, October 21, 2022.
- 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Waterloo mayoral candidates, Global News, October 17, 2022.
- 50 by 2030 WR Survey, 50 by 2030 Waterloo Region, October 12, 2022.
- CycleWR Survey, CycleWR, October 11, 2022.
- Election 2022 Endorsement of Shannon Weber, Waterloo Wellington Dufferin and Grey Building and Construction Trades Council, October 11, 2022.
- GREN Survey on Environmental Issues, Grand River Environmental Network, October 10, 2022.
- FABWR Candidate Survey Results, For a Better Waterloo Region, October 8, 2022.
- Four people vying to lead Waterloo council at a time of fast but uneven growth, Waterloo Region Record, October 8, 2022.
- 2022 Election Candidates List Survey, Waterloo Crime Prevention Council, October 7, 2022.
- Heritage Platforms for 2022 Elections, ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) North Waterloo Region, September 27, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Meet the candidates running for mayor of Waterloo, CTV Kitchener, September 26, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Waterloo mayoral candidates debate housing, strong mayors, green space, and 30 km/h speed limits, Waterloo Region Record, October 20, 2022.
- 30 km/h speed limit roils Waterloo election race, Waterloo Region Record, September 29, 2022.
- Taxpayers may soon cover costs for home security for Waterloo councillors, Waterloo Region Record, September 1, 2022.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- Dorothy McCabe AMA (Ask Me Anything), Reddit, October 20, 2022.
- Who should I vote for in the City of Waterloo?, Reddit, October 3, 2022.
- Waterloo Candidates, Citified, September 29, 2022.
- Waterloo Mayoral debate. Who won?, Reddit, September 24, 2022.
- Mayor's Debate on RogersTV tonight?, Reddit, September 21, 2022.
- Hmm mmmm.... Politics, Reddit, September 16, 2022.
- Candidates for Mayor, Reddit, September 8, 2022.
- Mayor Candidates (What Happened?!?), Reddit, August 25, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
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Shannon Weber Interview,
Centre for Family Business,
October 8, 2022.
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Dorothy McCabe Interview,
Centre for Family Business,
October 5, 2022.
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Rob Evans Interview,
Centre for Family Business,
September 29, 2022.
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Kypp Saunders Interview,
Centre for Family Business,
September 28, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Shannon Weber, mayoral candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Rob Evans, mayoral candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Dorothy McCabe, mayoral candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Kypp Saunders, mayoral candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- ‘I feel I’ve done what I need to do’, Waterloo Region Record, September 15, 2022.
- Backpacker College CEO is running for Waterloo Mayor, Reddit, September 15, 2022.
- Waterloo mayoral candidate promises to ‘bring innovation to city hall’, Waterloo Chronicle, August 25, 2022.
- Local businessman the third candidate to enter mayor’s race in Waterloo, Waterloo Chronicle, August 16, 2022.
- Waterloo gets a mayoral race as Dorothy McCabe seeks top job, Waterloo Region Record, August 14, 2022.
- Rookie candidate ‘without a brand’ is first to seek mayor’s job in Waterloo, Waterloo Region Record, June 8, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Voter turnout drops to 27.2 per cent in Waterloo; Dorothy McCabe new mayor-elect, Waterloo Chronicle, October 25, 2022.
- Dorothy McCabe elected Waterloo’s new mayor, three new councillors , CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Waterloo’s new mayor, Dorothy McCabe, ‘can’t wait to get started’, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Dorothy McCabe elected as new mayor of Waterloo, says she 'can't wait to get started', CBC, October 24, 2022.
- Waterloo residents elect Dorothy McCabe as new mayor, Global News, October 24, 2022.
City of Waterloo - Ward 5 Councillor
(Elect 1)
Your ward councillor sits on your city council.
Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks, fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the Municipal Government Overview page.
Candidates
Debates and All Candidate Meeting Recordings
Debates and all-candidates meetings are interactive events where candidates running for a position answer rounds of questions. They allow you to compare candidates side by side, and are the most effective way to quickly compare candidates.
If you don’t have time to watch an entire recording, watch 2-3 rounds of questions in the middle of the meeting. Alternatively, you can listen to the audio of a debate like a podcast while walking or doing chores.
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The Local Campaign: Councillor Candidate Q&A – Waterloo,
Rogers tv,
September 22, 2022.
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- Waterloo candidates state top 3 reasons they want to be on council, CBC, October 21, 2022.
- 50 by 2030 WR Survey, 50 by 2030 Waterloo Region, October 12, 2022.
- CycleWR Survey, CycleWR, October 11, 2022.
- GREN Survey on Environmental Issues, Grand River Environmental Network, October 10, 2022.
- FABWR Candidate Survey Results, For a Better Waterloo Region, October 8, 2022.
- 2022 Election Candidates List Survey, Waterloo Crime Prevention Council, October 7, 2022.
- Meet the Waterloo Ward 5 candidates, CTV Kitchener, October 5, 2022.
- 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Waterloo Ward 5 council candidates, Global News, September 30, 2022.
- Heritage Platforms for 2022 Elections, ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) North Waterloo Region, September 27, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Here are just a few of the candidates that we support., ReallocateWR, September 22, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- 30 km/h speed limit roils Waterloo election race, Waterloo Region Record, September 29, 2022.
- Taxpayers may soon cover costs for home security for Waterloo councillors, Waterloo Region Record, September 1, 2022.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- Who should I vote for in the City of Waterloo?, Reddit, October 3, 2022.
- Waterloo Candidates, Citified, September 29, 2022.
- Blayr Hogg AMA (Ask Me Anything), Reddit, September 28, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Joe Brenner, Ward 5 candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Bob Oberholtzer, Ward 5 candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Jen Vasic, Ward 5 candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO VOTES: Blayr Hogg, Ward 5 candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- ‘Try me’: 87-year-old contending for Ward 5 seat in Waterloo, New Hamburg Independent, August 26, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Voter turnout drops to 27.2 per cent in Waterloo; Dorothy McCabe new mayor-elect, Waterloo Chronicle, October 25, 2022.
- Dorothy McCabe elected Waterloo’s new mayor, three new councillors , CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Waterloo’s new mayor, Dorothy McCabe, ‘can’t wait to get started’, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Dorothy McCabe elected as new mayor of Waterloo, says she 'can't wait to get started', CBC, October 24, 2022.
- Waterloo residents elect Dorothy McCabe as new mayor, Global News, October 24, 2022.
Waterloo Region District School Board (English Public) - Waterloo/Wilmot
(Elect 3; vote for up to 3)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- In their words: Candidates for Waterloo region public school board trustees give top reasons for running, CBC, October 23, 2022.
- GroundUpWR endorsement summary, GroundUpWR, October 14, 2022.
- Black Parent Council KW Endorsements, Black Parent Council KW, October 8, 2022.
- Vote Against Woke Endorsements (WRDSB), Vote Against Woke, October 4, 2022.
- Campaign for Life Coalition Endorsements, Campaign for Life Coalition, October 1, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Know Your WRDSB Trustees website/candidate classification, Know your Waterloo Region school board trustees, September 23, 2022.
- Here are just a few of the candidates that we support., ReallocateWR, September 22, 2022.
- Waterloo Endorsements, Know your Waterloo Region school board trustees, September 13, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- ‘The culture wars will continue in the years to come’ at Waterloo Region’s public board, Waterloo Region Record, October 27, 2022.
- Longtime school board trustee resigns ahead of election, calls out political division on Waterloo Region board, Waterloo Region Record, October 20, 2022.
- Local campaigns under investigation for violating Elections Act, Cambridge Today, October 20, 2022.
- 'The latest battleground in culture wars': School board trustee vote taking a political tone, CTV Kitchener, October 19, 2022.
- Website grouping school board trustee beliefs by political stances under investigation, Waterloo Region Record, October 17, 2022.
- Politics front and centre in contentious school board election, Cambridge Today, October 17, 2022.
- ‘The Waterloo public board is really at the centre of the current culture war in Canadian education systems’, Waterloo Region Record, October 15, 2022.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
- Complaint suggests website seeking to sway local trustee race, CityNews, October 14, 2022.
- Why a Waterloo, Ont., school board has emerged as a battleground for ideological politics, The Globe and Mail, October 14, 2022.
- WRDSB 'weaponizing' code of conduct to quiet criticism: Trustee, CTV Kitchener, October 4, 2022.
- 2SLGBTQ+ month a time for celebration and action in Cambridge, Cambridge Today, October 3, 2022.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- WRDSB, Reddit, October 25, 2022.
- WRDSB candidates, Reddit, October 24, 2022.
- The far-right is trying to stack school boards. Vote for schools that are safe for all kids (/r/kitchener), Reddit, October 13, 2022.
- The far-right is trying to stack school boards. Vote for schools that are safe for all kids (/r/waterloo), Reddit, October 13, 2022.
- WRDS Trustees summary - those that support "parental values" are in green (ie, banning LGBT books, fighting against imaginary CRT in elementary school); those that support acknowledging LGBT people exist in yellow. Please vote, Reddit, October 11, 2022.
- Waterloo Candidates, Citified, September 29, 2022.
- If you're voting in the election, you should know why many School Board candidates are campaigning about "age-appropriate" content in schools (and what they mean by that), Reddit, September 16, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Madan Dheer, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Scott Piatkowski, Waterloo Region District School Board candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Marie Snyder, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Cristina Bairos Fernandes, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Kathleen Woodcock, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Martin Mirt, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Wendy Woodhall, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: George Schmidt, Waterloo Region District School Board trustee candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Fresh faces ready to join Waterloo Region District School Board, Cambridge Today, October 25, 2022.
- Voters elect six new faces to WRDSB trustee positions, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Public school board election results are in, and current chair is ready for productive ‘disagreements’, Waterloo Region Record, October 24, 2022.
- Waterloo Region District School Board chair Scott Piatkowski among re-elected trustees, CBC, October 24, 2022.
Waterloo Catholic District School Board (English Catholic) - Waterloo/Wellesley/Woolwich
(Elect 2; vote for up to 2)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- In their words: Waterloo region's Catholic school board trustee candidates on their reasons for running, CBC, October 23, 2022.
- Vote Against Woke Endorsements (WCDSB), Vote Against Woke, October 4, 2022.
- Campaign for Life Coalition Endorsements, Campaign for Life Coalition, October 1, 2022.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Waterloo Endorsements, Know your Waterloo Region school board trustees, September 13, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
Opinions and Group Discussions
Opinions, blog posts and discussions can be partisan, but sometimes can be helpful in bringing attention to election issues.
Sometimes discussions on forums like Reddit can give you a range of opinions about candidates and campaign issues.
- Waterloo Candidates, Citified, September 29, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Catholic school board trustee candidate Linda Cuff, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Conrad Stanley, Catholic school board trustee candidate, Waterloo Chronicle, September 23, 2022.
Election Results
These are news items about how the election turned out.
- Nearly full slate of new WCDSB trustees elected, some results still suspended, CTV Kitchener, October 25, 2022.
- Many new faces elected to Waterloo Catholic District School Board and more to come next month, CBC, October 24, 2022.
Conseil scolaire Viamonde (French Public)
(Elect 1)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud (French Catholic)
(Elect 1)
School Board Trustees set policies for their school board, provide oversight of the board’s Director of Education, and serve as community advocates for education.
There are four school boards in Waterloo Region. You will vote for trustees in one board. Learn more on the School Trustee Information page.
Candidates
Questionnaires and Endorsements
Advocacy groups often publish questionnaires that allow you to compare candidates side by side. In addition some groups make explicit endorsements. Pay careful attention to how questions are framed, and how this reflects the positions and philosophies of the advocacy groups.
- Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates, SPECTRUM and OK2BME, September 26, 2022.
- Waterloo Region Endorsements, Waterloo Regional Labour Council, September 6, 2022.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate. These items are (mostly) published by established news organizations.
- Do your homework on who's running for school board trustees, say researchers and candidates, CBC, October 15, 2022.
Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side. They allow you to compare candidates based on their backgrounds and experiences. Often they will not tell you how candidates would address specific issues.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Éric Sanderson, Conseil Scolaire Catholique MonAvenir trustee candidate, New Hamburg Independent, October 5, 2022.
- WATERLOO REGION VOTES: Gilles Roy, candidate for French separate board, New Hamburg Independent, September 23, 2022.