Resources that explain
how the system works and why voting is important

Voting in Ontario Provincial Elections
Developed by Elections Ontario
This 25-page booklet explains all aspects of the voting process in Ontario elections. Suitable for newcomers with good language skills, it outlines the election process from start to finish and includes a glossary of terms.
http://www.elections.on.ca/NR/rdonlyres/F2E9ABD3-9F4B-4F9E-B3A0-FCD816F5FD4C/0/VotingBook_5.pdf

A Guide to Voting in Ontario’s Provincial Election
Developed by the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
This resource answers questions about voting in Ontario provincial elections. Prepared for newcomers, it explains who can vote, how to get on the voters list, what issues provincial governments make decisions about, what the role of the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) is, and where and when to vote.
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000561

Why Should I Vote?
Developed by the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto and Toronto Housing
This short web page outlines the reasons for voting in the provincial election.
http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/TCHC%20Voter%20Ed/whyvote.html
( Resources are available in 20 languages at
http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/TCHC%20Voter%20Ed/education.html )

How to Vote in Ontario’s Provincial Election
Toronto Neighbourhood Centres
This 25-page plain language guide covers eligibility to vote, what the provincial government does, and the steps in the voting process.
http://www.neighbourhoodcentres.ca/election/TNC-how-to-vote-provincial-2003.doc

Registration and Voting
Developed by Elections Ontario
This web page gives information on who is eligible to vote and how Ontarians can make sure they are able to cast their vote.
http://www.elections.on.ca/en-CA/FAQs/RegistrationandVoting.htm

Am I on the Registration list?
Developed by Elections Ontario
This online tool allows Ontarians to check that they are on the votes list. It gives phone numbers to use if the online search doesn’t work.
http://www3.elections.on.ca/internetapp/aiotl.aspx?channel_id={923146e7-4d81-42a8-99f0-e61f5ab50387}&lang=en

Who Does What?
Developed by the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto and Toronto Housing
This document is a chart that outlines the main areas of responsibility of the provincial government as well as the federal and local city governments.
http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/TCHC%20Voter%20Ed/TCHC%20-%20govt%20responsibility%20-%20final%20-%20bw.pdf
( Resources are available in 20 languages at
http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/TCHC%20Voter%20Ed/education.html)

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