elections

Resources – General

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Barrie Candidates' Information Guide 2022

• Candidates Guide (PDF)

• Covers the important dates, roles of Mayor, Councillor and School Trustee, eligibility to run and the nomination process, campaign information, rules and penalties, and what to expect if you are selected for the new term

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Ontario Candidates Guide 2022

• Candidates Guide (online)

• Candidates Guide (PDF)

• Covers information to candidates for the 2022 Municipal and School Board elections – and will also  apply to any by-elections that may be held during the 2022-6 Council and School Board term.

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Lead Where You Live

• A guide on running for municipal council, created by the Association of Municipalities Ontario

• Purchase Link ($55 – downloadable)

• If you are thinking of running for election in 2022, this guide will introduce you to some of the key steps in that process.  It will also give you a sense of what life is like as an elected member of a Municipal Council.

  • How municipal government works, including the role of council and structure of government

  • Key things to know about managing a campaign, including key dates and eligibility requirements 

  • Rules related to campaigning, including campaign finance rules

  • Tips for dealing with media/social media

  • Election day and information about voting

  • Key resources for after the election

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Resources – Diversity of Representation

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We All Win – Diversity on Council

• Article by the Association of Municipalities Ontario

• Social Media Content

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Women for Local Politics

• Facebook Group  (private - you will be asked to answer a few questions to join)

• Hosted by some of our contributing members and partners!

• A group of local women with a strong desire to transform local politics and increase diversity of race and gender representation of local Municipal politics throughout Simcoe County and Simcoe Grey.  History shows it's time for change.  When we say women, it's ALL women and however they identify as we support inclusivity.

• We are here to support, provide resources, connections, tools, collaboration and network.

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Equal Voice Foundation

• Website

• A registered charity dedicated to improving gender representation in Canadian Politics.  Working to advance education and provide leadership training for women to increase women's participation at all levels of Canadian politics.  By leading and supporting initiatives, they equip women with the skills and tools they need to successfully run for office.

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Municipal Campaign School

• Website

• A volunteer-led initiative to encourage and support members of underrepresented communities, including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized and youth members of our community, to run for office.

• Training videos and other resources 

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Operation Black Vote Canada

• Website

• provides hands-on training to support Black candidates in Federal, Provincial and Municipal elections

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PoliNow

• Website

• Empowering trailblazing women to change the political landscape of Northern Ontario by equipping them to become leaders in their communities.

• Free and accessible resources and tools to help women run for office

• The Get Elected Guide ($35)

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ProudPolitics

• Website

• Canada's only non-partisan organization aimed at diversifying Canada's politics by breaking down barriers for under-represented and marginalized 2SLGBTQ+ communities to become civic leaders, and to serve and win elections to all orders of government through leadership development, networking, and fostering role models

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Women in Local Government

• Website

• Closing the gender gap in municipal governments