Issue at a Glance

Over time, the relationship between the province and municipal governments in Ontario has become increasingly complex. New regulations, funding agreements, and programs have increased the complexity and workload on municipal government. As new requirements were added, too few are ever taken away creating a ‘reporting burden’ for municipalities.

Municipal elections are held every four years and provide Ontarians the opportunity to exercise their democratic right to vote at the polls. Despite efforts to make the voting process more accessible, an inaccurate list of eligible voters is problematic for the voting public and election administrators.