election: October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Thornhilll - 10/09/11 02:32 PM
October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Thornhilll
The UNOFFICIAL results of the October 6, 2011 Ontario general election in the electoral district of Thornhill are shown below for 272 of 272 polls.
The official results will be posted by the Chief Electoral Officer at www.elections.on.ca in accordance with Ontario law
October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Thornhilll
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election: October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Markham - Unionville - 10/09/11 02:26 PM
October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Markham - Unionville
The UNOFFICIAL results of the October 6, 2011 Ontario general election in the electoral district of Markham - Unionville are shown below for 228 of 228 polls.
The official results will be posted by the Chief Electoral Officer at www.elections.on.ca in accordance with Ontario law
October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Markham - Unionville
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election: October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Oak Ridges - Markham - 10/09/11 02:18 PM
October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Oak Ridges - Markham
The UNOFFICIAL results of the October 6, 2011 Ontario general election in the electoral district of Oak Ridges - Markham are shown below for 364 of 364 polls.
The official results will be posted by the Chief Electoral Officer at www.elections.on.ca in accordance with Ontario law
October 6, 2011 Ontario Election Results in Oak Ridges - Markham
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election: How to Mark an Elections Ballot in the October 6, 2011 Ontario Election - 09/11/11 06:49 PM
How to Mark an Elections Ballot in the October 6, 2011 Ontario Election
Elections Ontario has released a video on its website as well as on YouTube to explain how to mark a ballot when you are voting in te upcoming October 6, 2011 Ontario provincial election.
The video is available in both English and French.  The video also includes simultaneous translation into sign language.  A transcript of the video is also available in English and French.
The English version is available at
www.wemakevotingeasy.ca/en/videos.aspx
The French version is available at
www.wemakevotingeasy.ca/fr/videos.aspx
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election: Elections Ontario hiring for the October 6, 2011 election - 09/10/11 06:36 PM
Elections Ontario hiring for the October 6, 2011 election
Elections Ontario is hiring for over 70,000 jobs relating to Ontario's October 6, 2011 provincial election.
Positions that are available include
Supervising Deputy Returning Officer Deputy Returning Officer Poll Clerk Polling Day Revision Assistant Polling Day Information Assistant Area Manager Tabluator Deputy Returning Officer and other positions Details about each position and pay rates are online.
You can apply ONLINE at www.wemakevotingeasy.ca/en/working-for-the-election.aspx
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election: Ontario provincial election - Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 09/10/11 06:24 PM
Ontario provincial election - Thursday, October 6, 2011
The Province of Ontario will be holding a general election to choose representatives, known as Members of Provincial Parliament, to serve in the Ontario Legislative Assembly at Queen's Park.
The election will be held across Ontario on Thursday, October 6, 2011.  Throughout the election period, I will be writing a number of posts relating to election issues and voting in the election.
You can also learn more about the election by visiting www.elections.on.ca
Ontario provincial election - Thursday, October 6, 2011
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election: Election Results for Markham - Unionville for the May 2, 2011 Federal General Election - 05/03/11 05:07 PM
Election Results for Markham - Unionville for the May 2, 2011 Federal General Election
The preliminary results for the May 2, 2011 federal General Election for the electoral district (riding) of Markham - Unionville in Ontario, Canada, as reported by the Elections Canada website are:
John McCallum (Liberal) - 19,439 votes (39.0%) (incumbent) (winner) Bob Saroya (Conservative) - 17,734 votes (35.5%) Nadine Marie Hawkins (New Democratic Party - NDP) - 10,897 votes (21.8%) Adam Poon (Green Party) - 1,597 votes (3.2%) Allen Small (Libertarian) - 231 votes (0.5%) Polls reporting: 242/242
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election: May 2, 2011 is a big day in Canada - 04/27/11 12:13 AM
May 2, 2011 is a big day in Canada
It is going to be a big day in Canada on May 2, 2011.  It is the date of two significant events:
1)  Personal income tax due date for your calendar 2010 income tax returns and income tax payments.  The deadline is actually April 30, 2011 but April 30 falls on a Saturday and, therefore, the deadline automatically is extended until Monday, May 2, 2011.
2)  It is election day in Canada.  Advance polls have seen record voter turnout this year.  Make sure you get out and vote.to select your representative in … (3 comments)

election: How do I find out what electoral district (riding) I live in for Election Day on May 2, 2011? - 04/17/11 05:03 PM
How do I find out what electoral district (riding) I live in for Election Day on May 2, 2011?
The federal election is on May 2, 2011 across Canada.  If you do not know which electoral district or riding you live in, simply go to www.elections.ca/home.aspx and enter your postal code in the section labelled "Voter Information Service".
Your electoral district, local Elections Canada office, list of candidates, where to vote and much more will then be displayed.
How do I find out what electoral district (riding) I live in for Election Day on May 2, 2011?
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election: When are the advance polls for the May 2, 2011 election? - 04/17/11 05:03 PM
When are the advance polls for the May 2, 2011 federal election?
You can vote at advance polls prior to the May 2, 2011 voting day for the federal election.
Advance polls will occur on
Friday, April 22, 2011 Saturday, April 23, 2011 Monday, April 25, 2011 Advance pools are open from noon to 8:00 p.m.
The address of your advance poll is listed on your voter information card.  You can also find the address on the Elections Canada website or by calling Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868.
When are the advance polls for the May 2, 2011 federal election?
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election: Who are the candidates in Ontario for the May 2, 2011 election? - 04/16/11 11:47 AM
Who are the candidates in Ontario for the May 2, 2011 election?
Elections Canada has now released the final list of confirmed candidates for the 41st General Election to be held on May 2, 2011.  The candidates who are running in Ontario are listed at the Elections Canada website at:
http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=ele&document=index&dir=41ge/can/ontario&lang=e
Who are the candidates in Ontario for the May 2, 2011 election?
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election: What are the voting hours in Canada's general election on May 2, 2011? - 04/16/11 11:31 AM
What are the voting hours in Canada's general election on May 2, 2011?
The chart below shows the hours that the polls will be open for voting across Canada.
*In Saskatchewan, when daylight saving time is in effect for the rest of the country, voting hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (local time).
Contact Elections Canada for further details.
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election: Voting in Canada's May 2, 2011 Federal Election - Information in American Sign Language (ASL) - 04/16/11 11:21 AM
Voting in Canada's May 2, 2011 Federal Election - Information in American Sign Language (ASL)
Elections Canada has several videos in American Sign Language (ASL) in mpg format that provide assistance regarding the upcoming May 2, 2011 federal election, including:
Accessibility Why Vote? The Voting Process The videos are available on Election Canada's English website at
http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=spe&document=index&lang=e
and Election Canada's French website at
http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=spe&document=index&lang=f
Voting in Canada's May 2, 2011 Federal Election - Information in American Sign Language (ASL)
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election: Are you registered to vote in the May 2, 2011 federal election? - 04/16/11 11:10 AM
Are you registered to vote in the May 2, 2011 federal election?
If you are registered to vote and Elections Canada has your current address, you should have received a voter information card in the mail.
If your name and address are stated correctly, you are registered to vote at the polling place indicated on your card. If you did not get a voter information card, or if your card is incorrect, you must contact Elections Canada to register to vote or update your voter information.
To register to vote:
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election: Who are the candidates for the 2010 Markham, Ontario municipal election? - 10/03/10 11:24 AM
Who are the candidates for the 2010 Markham, Ontario municipal election?
To find out who the candidates are in the October 25, 2010 Twon of Markham municipal election, simply visit www.markhamvotes.ca and click on the link "Registered Candidates".
There are registered candidates for
Mayor Regional Councillor Ward Councillor York Region District School Board Trustee York Catholic District School Board Trustee Le conseil scolaire de district du centre-sud-ouest Trustee Le conseil scolaire de district catholique centre-sud Trustee Who are the candidates for the 2010 Markham, Ontario municipal election?
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election: How do I get on the 2010 City of Toronto voters' list? - 10/03/10 11:14 AM
How do I get on the 2010 City of Toronto voters' list?
If you are not yet on the voters' list for the October 25, 2010 City of Toronto municipal election, you have some options on how you can get on the list.  The steps and procedures that you need to follow are listed on the City of Toronto's election website at www.toronto.ca/elections.
You may also be able to vote even if you are not on the voters' list on voting day.
How do I get on the 2010 City of Toronto voters' list?
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election: Can I vote over the Internet in the 2010 Toronto municipal election? - 10/03/10 11:02 AM
Can I vote over the Internet in the 2010 Toronto municipal election?
Unfortunately, it is NOT possible to vote electronically over the Internet in the October 25, 2010 City of Toronto municipal election.
At least one municipality in the Greater Toronto Area is allowing voters to vote electronically over the internet but not Toronto.
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election: How do I vote in the 2010 City of Toronto municipal election? - 10/03/10 10:55 AM
How do I vote in the 2010 City of Toronto municipal election?
The City of Toronto has prepared a "How to Vote" booklet which summarizes information such as
voter qualifications identification (ID) requirements voting process how to mark your ballet oaths that you may be required to taken fines for illegal voting or falsifying voter information other information The booklet is available in 24 languages at www.toronto.ca/elections including
English English Français French العربية Arabic বাংলা Bengali 中文 (简体) Simplified Chinese 中文 (繁體) Traditional Chinese فارسی Farsi Ελληνικά Greek ગુજરાતી Gujarati Italiano Italian 한국어 Korean Polski Polish Português Portuguese ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Punjabi Română … (0 comments)

election: New identification ("ID") requirements for 2010 Toronto municipal election - 10/03/10 10:45 AM
New identification ("ID") requirements for 2010 Toronto municipal election
There are new identifications requirements for the City of Toronto 2010 municipal election  You must bring proper identification with you to the voting booth in order to vote.  If you do not have proper identification, you may still be able to vote in certain circumstances.
Visit www.toronto.ca/elections to determine the specific identification requirements that apply to you.  The identification (ID) requirements page is at www.toronto.ca/elections/voters/identification.htm
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election: How many candidates are running for Mayor in the 2010 Toronto municipal election? - 10/03/10 10:39 AM
How many candidates are running for Mayor in the 2010 Toronto municipal election?
This is a very good question.  I was quite surprised to see that there are 40 people who are running for mayor as listed below.  The 40 people includes those people who have announced that they are withdrawing from the race after the nomination deadline closed.  Further below is a list of people who had signed up to run for mayor but subsequently officially withdrew prior to the withdrawal deadline.
I obtained this list from www.elections.ca/toronto on October 3, 2010. 
PEOPLE RUNNING FOR MAYOR
Achampong, Rocco Alexander, Michael … (1 comments)