Elections Ontario

Happy International Inuit Day! 🩵 We offer information about voting to help Inuit electors participate in Ontario elections. Check out our Inuktitut language materials on our website! elections.on.ca/en/outreach/…

Don’t disappoint us…🥺 👉 Get on the voters list at RegisterToVoteON.ca.

Candy and democracy? That’s a sweet combination! 🍬 For #NationalCandyDay, we’re revisiting Chief Electoral Officer Greg Essensa’s visit to a high school in Thunder Bay on Democracy Day to encourage conversations about voting and democracy, and reward curiosity with candy! Students asked thoughtful questions, shared big ideas and learned more about the important role they can play in shaping Ontario's future. Sometimes, all it takes is a piece of candy and a good conversation to spark an interest in our democracy. 🗳️✨

This #NationalCatDay, our feline friend wants to remind you to check, update or add your information to the voters list! Bonus points if you do it from your favourite sunny spot. 😸✅

What’s scarier than moving to a new neighbourhood? 🤔 …Keeping your old address on the voters list! 🏰 Dust away the cobwebs and update your address on the voters list at RegisterToVoteON.ca. ✅🕸️

Elections Ontario is nothing without… the women who help make democracy happen. 💗 This #WomensHistoryMonth, we're shining a spotlight on some of the women at our headquarters who play a vital role in facilitating elections, supporting voters, and helping uphold Ontario's democracy every day. We recognize the progress made since 1929, when women were legally recognized as "persons" in Canada. This did not include Indigenous women and women of Asian heritage and descent until many more years of activism that advanced equality, representation and participation in public life for everyone. To the women of Elections Ontario: thank you for all that you do. 🗳️✨ #WomenInDemocracy

What’s scarier than not knowing where to vote? 🤔 …Not knowing who to ask! 🦇 If you’re on the voters list, we’ll mail you a voter information card telling you when and where to vote in the next election. You can also find your voting location on our website or app. ✅

A quick break at our headquarters goes a long way, especially when it reminds us of the little things that go behind helping uphold our democracy. 🚶‍♀️✨

What’s scarier than not knowing if you're on the voters list? 🤔 …Not knowing that you can check! 👻 Find a list of accepted ID and add your information to the voters list at RegisterToVoteON.ca. You'll be ready for the next election in just a few minutes! ✅

Something spooky is coming this October... 🎃👻 Not ghosts or goblins! Just some common questions about voting that might be haunting Ontarians.   Throughout this month, we'll be tackling different "Voting Scares" each week, answering questions about everything from getting on the voters list to the many ways you can vote. Follow along as we turn voting mysteries into voting facts! ✨ #Spooktober

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and remember the children who never came home. 🧡 Elections Ontario is committed to working with Indigenous communities to ensure that First Nations, Métis, and Inuit electors can fully participate in provincial elections. To make voting easier for Indigenous electors, we provide resources in Indigenous languages about voter registration and voting. To learn more, visit: elections.on.ca/en/outreach/… #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters

This month was full of inspiring conversations about democracy, civic responsibility, and the right to vote. Here are a few highlights captured during this month that we couldn't resist sharing. 👀✨ Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make #DemocracyDay such a success! 👋

It’s another one of those days! This cute dog wants to remind you to register to vote. 🐶

Accessible voting matters. 🗳️ We're at the Inspiring Possibilities AGM & Conference, presented by Community Living Ontario, until September 17. We’re connecting with leaders, advocates and community members to inform them of our voting options and accessible tools and services we offer voters for provincial elections. To learn more about accessible voting, visit our website or check out our Accessible Voting Guide, available in large print: elections.on.ca/en/outreach/…

Democracy is more than a vote. It's participation, representation, and making your voice heard. 🗳️ Today, we celebrated the International Day of Democracy with students at Hammarskjold High School, Confederation College and Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.

Our Chief Electoral Officer spoke with students about democratic participation, civic engagement, and the important role every voter plays in shaping Ontario's future. We were also excited to connect with high school students about the Ontario Register of Future Voters and the many ways our youth can get involved in our democracy. A big thank you to all the students, educators and school partners who joined us today and took part in these meaningful conversations. 

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Who knew democracy had a beat? 🥁🎧 Democracy is about more than elections. It’s about participation, representation, and having a voice in the decisions that shape our communities. Whether you’re learning about democracy for the first time, preparing to vote in the future, or encouraging others to get involved, every step toward civic participation matters. On #DemocracyDay, we’ll be speaking with students across northern Ontario, because every voice helps shape our future.

The first week of school is in the books! 📚 As students settle into the new school year and #DemocracyWeek begins, it’s a great time to explore opportunities to bring civic learning into the classroom. Our curriculum resources support educators with engaging activities and lessons that help students learn about democracy, civic engagement, and why every voice matters. It’s never too early to start planning future lessons and activities that help students become informed and engaged citizens. To request copies of our curriculum resources or learn more, visit elections.on.ca/learning.

Ever wonder what a day at EO looks like? 👀 Walk a mile in Patrick’s shoes! 👟 From behind-the-scenes moments to the work that keeps us busy, here’s a glimpse into our day-to-day. 💛 Want to see more? Drop a comment below! ⬇️

Happy Back-to-School Day, Ontario! 📚 New school year, new goals and new opportunities. ✨ If you’re 16 or 17, add this to your back-to-school checklist: join the Ontario Register of Future Voters. Once you turn 18, your information will be automatically added to the voters list. Its easy. ✅ It’s secure. ✅ And it’s a simple step towards always being ready to vote! ✅ Learn more at elections.on.ca.

Hey, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, Scarborough Southwest, and York—Simcoe — unofficial results of the provincial by-elections are now available! 🗳️ You can find them, and the number of votes cast for each candidate on our app or website. 📰 For our latest media release, visit: elections.on.ca/content/dam/…