Before you vote

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Eligibility

You can vote in the 2024 By-election if you are:

A Canadian citizen

At least 18 years old

A resident in the City of Mississauga, or;

A non-resident and you or your spouse owns or rents property in Mississauga

You are not eligible to vote in the 2024 By-election if you:

Are serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution

Are a corporation

Are acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity (except as a voting proxy)

Were convicted of the corrupt practice described in Municipal Elections Act, 1996, less than five years ago

You can only vote once, regardless of how many properties you own or rent in Mississauga.

Voters’ list

The voters’ list includes everyone in Mississauga who is eligible to vote in the 2024 By-election.

The voters’ list and registration portal will be available on April 30, 2024. Check back then for more information about how you can complete the following actions:

  • Confirm if you are on the preliminary voters’ list
  • Add yourself to the voters’ list
  • Update your information

Voter notification card

If your name is on the voters’ list, you’ll receive a voter notification card from the City in the mail. These will be sent out in May 2024. Your card will show your voting days and selected voting locations.

Make sure you bring the voter notification card with you when you go to your voting location. It will speed up the time it takes you to vote.

Identification requirements

You must bring one of the following acceptable identification (ID) with you to the voting location:

Why you should vote

As a Canadian citizen, voting is your right and responsibility. Your community is shaped by the outcome of an election.

The people who are elected will make many important decisions including how tax dollars are spent in your community.