Election

• A resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
• Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
• You will need 25 original signatures on your nomination form and must pay a fee of $100 ($200 for Mayor).

In municipal elections, candidates are not elected to represent a political party such as Federal or Provincial elections.

Each Candidate must file Form 1 - the Nomination Form and Form 2 - the Endorsement of Nomination Form. 

View the Notice of Nominations advertisement for additional information on applying to be an elected official in the Municipality of Brockton's 2022 Municipal Election. 

View the Unofficial List of Candidates who have filed nomination papers for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election.

Candidate Information Guides

• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2022 Candidate Guide
• Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Candidates' Guide to Accessible Elections 
• The Association of Ontario Municipalities have issued a 2022 Lead Where You Live Guide on running for municipal council available for purchase on their website for $55.00 

Election Information Session

Are you interested in running as a candidate in the 2022 Municipal or School Board Election? Bruce County Municipalities hosted a free information session virtually provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with information on everything you need to know about running for municipal office.

Thursday, June 23, 2022 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Administration Building (30 Park Street, Walkerton) or Attend Virtually via Microsoft Teams: Join on Your Computer or Call In +1 647-317-9023,,753146573# Canada, Toronto or (844) 656-6549,,753146573# Canada (Toll-free) Phone Conference ID: 753 146 573#

Information will be provided on a number of topics including:

• roles and responsibilities of elected officials
• staff and third party advertisers
• eligibility rules
• nomination process
• campaign finances
• compliance audit
• voters’ list and voting proxy
• scrutineers
• recounts
• and more resources

Contact the County of Bruce to register to attend the Information Session. Call 519-881-1291 or Email the  County of Bruce's Deputy Clerk. View the Election Information Session poster.

Who can vote in Municipal Elections? / Voter Information

Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:

• 18 years of age or older
• a Canadian citizen; and
• either a resident of the municipality or a property owner or tenant or the spouse or same sex partner of an owner or tenant in the municipality during a specified time just before the election. 

Your name must be on the Voters’ List in order for you to cast a ballot.

Voter Information Letters were mailed to Brockton households and were arriving in mailboxes the week of October 3, 2022. Please keep your Voter Letter safe!

If you require a change to your information, need to be added, or need to be deleted from the Voters' List please contact the Municipal Office at 100 Scott Street, Walkerton, call 519-881-2223, or email election staff to have your information updated. You will be required to bring original ID, or a certified true copy of your ID, or a notarized copy of your ID to confirm your personal information.

The Municipality of Brockton offered extended office hours on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for individuals needed to update their voting information at the Municipal Office. Otherwise, electors can come to the Municipal Office during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or during the Voting Help Centre Hours listed below.

View the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 2022 Voters' Guide for additional information.

How to Vote Video

Wondering how to vote through the internet or by telephone for the 2022 Brockton Municipal Election? Our election provider, Simply Voting, has a video with instructions on how you can vote! Voting opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022 and will be available until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Voter Help Centres

Voter Information Letters were mailed to Brockton households and were arriving in mailboxes the week of October 3, 2022. Please keep your Voter Letter safe! If you require a change to your information, need to be added, or need to be deleted from the Voters' List please contact the Municipal Office at 100 Scott Street, Walkerton, call 519-881-2223, or email election staff to have your information updated. You will be required to bring ID to confirm your personal information.

The Municipality of Brockton is also offering extended office hours on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for individuals needed to update their voting information at the Municipal Office. Otherwise, electors can come to the Municipal Office during regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or during the Voting Help Centre Hours listed below.

The Voting Period opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022. You can vote by internet or telephone. If you require assistance voting, or wish to come to a Voter Help Centre to use a computer or telephone, Voter Help Centres are open during the following hours.

Voter Help Centre Hours:

• Monday, October 17, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Municipal Office
• Tuesday, October 18, 2022 to Friday, October 21, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Municipal Office
• Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Municipal Office
• Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Municipal Office
• Monday, October 24, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Municipal Office, Cargill Community Centre (999 Greenock-Brant Townline), and the Elmwood Community Centre (38 Concession Road 10)

2022 Election Important Dates:

• Nomination and Registration Begins – May 2, 2022
  Candidates can file their nomination papers with the Clerk during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Election Information Session (for Candidates) - June 23, 2022
  Bruce County Municipalities hosted a free information session on June 23, 2022 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Administration Building (30 Park Street, Walkerton) or on Microsoft Teams. The Information Session was virtually provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, including information about running for municipal office. 
• Nomination Day – August 19, 2022
  On Nomination Day, nominations may only be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If a person is present at the Clerk’s office on Nomination Day at 2:00 p.m. and has not yet filed the nomination, they may file the nomination as soon as possible after 2:00 p.m. A candidate that wished to withdraw their nomination must notify the Clerk in writing before 2:00 p.m.
• All Candidates Meeting - September 28, 2022
  The Walkerton Rotary Club hosted an All Candidates Meeting for Brockton residents on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Victoria Jubilee Hall, 111 Jackson Street, Walkerton. A Meet and Greet occurred from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. prior to the meeting.
  
• Voting Period - October 17 to 24, 2022
  Electors can vote anytime from 10:00 a.m. on October 17th until 8:00 p.m. on October 24th using internet or telephone voting, or by visiting the Municipal Office.
• Election Day - October 24, 2022
  Electors are encouraged to vote anytime during the voting period, or can vote on Election Day until 8:00 p.m. On Election Day, voting places will be set up at the Municipal Office, Cargill Community Centre and Elmwood Community Centre. Electors can also still vote by internet or telephone.
• Inaugural Council Meeting - November 15, 2022
  The new Council will be sworn in at an Inaugural Council Meeting to begin their four-year term.

Policies and Procedures

View the Municipality of Brockton Election Procedure Manual 2022 Municipal Election.

View the Municipality of Brockton 2022 Policies and Procedures Governing the Provision of Election Information and Services to Persons with Disabilities.

The Walkerton Rotary Club hosted an All Candidates Meeting for Brockton residents on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Victoria Jubilee Hall, 111 Jackson Street, Walkerton. A Meet and Greet occurred from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. prior to the meeting. The meeting was not livestreamed or recorded.