Election Resources

This page contains helpful resources to help you understand how this election works. A good place to start is the Information for Voters page.

• Information for Voters: Information about this election, how to vote, and how to get informed.
• Choosing Candidates, Step by Step: How to quickly and effectively research candidates.
• Information About School Board Elections: What are trustees? What do they do? Which school board do you vote for?
• Municipal Government Overview: About roles in the Region’s two-tier government. You can read about specific breakdowns in the roles from the links below.
  • Budgets and Taxation: About property taxes and who spends what.
  • Transportation: About roads and transit.
  • Housing: About municipal roles in housing.
  • Infrastructure: About water, roads, and waste management.
• Information for Organizations: If you are a member of an organization or advocacy group, this page includes resources and advice for you.
• What is it like to be a Politician?: Perspectives from the other side.

We also publish some information about our philosophies in running this site:

• About Us
• Information for Candidates
• Information about Media Sources