MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2025

MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION 2025

ELECTION DAY

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025

8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

BAY BULLS REGIONAL LIFESTYLE CENTRE, 48 CEMETERY LANE WEST

The next municipal election is your opportunity to help shape the future of our community. In 2025, residents will elect the 5 members of Council who will make important decisions about local services, development, and the overall direction of our town.

This section provides everything you need to know as a voter—who can vote, where to vote, how to vote, voting by proxy.

Your voice matters. Get informed, get out to vote!

CAN I VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION?

Voter Eligibility

To vote in the upcoming Municipal Election, you must meet the following requirements under the Municipal Elections Act:

Be 18 years of age or older on or before Election Day.
Be a Canadian citizen.
Be a resident of Bay Bulls for at least 30 days prior to Election Day.

Eligible voters must also be listed on the voters’ list. If your name does not appear, you can still be added by completing the required process at the polling station.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered a resident of Bay Bulls the following will apply:

Your residence is the place where you live and sleep and where you intend to return if you are away.
You do not lose residency if you leave your home temporarily (for work, school, or travel).
Normally, your residence is where your family lives.
- However, if you move somewhere else and plan to stay there permanently, that new place becomes your residence.

👉 In short: Residency is based on where you truly live and intend to stay, not just where you visit or stay temporarily.

AM I ON THE VOTERS LIST?

How to Check if You’re on the Voters’ List

Before the election, the Town will have a voters’ list that shows everyone who is registered to vote.
You can contact the Town Office to confirm if your name is on the list.

If You’re Not on the List

Don’t worry — you can still vote.
On Election Day, go to your polling station and bring valid identification that shows your name and civic address.
The election officials will help you:
- You may need to take an oath to confirm you are eligible.
- Your name will then be added to the voters’ list, and you’ll be given a ballot to vote.

👉 Key Point: Being missing from the list does not mean you lose your right to vote — you can still be added at the polling station.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON ELECTION DAY?

Step 1: Bring Identification

You must show ID with your name and address (e.g., driver’s licence, utility bill, government-issued ID).

Step 2: Confirm You’re on the Voters’ List

At the polling station, election officials will check the list.
If you’re already listed, you can move to the next step.
If you’re not listed, don’t worry — you can still vote by:
- Showing your ID, and
- Taking an oath to confirm you are eligible.

Step 3: Receive Your Ballot

The Deputy Returning Officer will explain the directions of how to cast your ballot and pass the ballot to you.

Step 4: Vote in Private

Go to the booth and mark your ballot with an X beside your chosen candidate(s).

Step 5: Cast Your Ballot

Fold the ballot to keep it secret.
Place it in the ballot box.

Step 6: You’re Done!

Once your ballot is cast, you’re all set.

👉 Tip for Voters: Double-check your ID before you go — it must clearly show your name and civic address.

WON'T BE HERE ON ELECTION DAY

No need to worry, if you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day. You can authorize another eligible voter to vote on your behalf.

Steps:

Get the Proxy Application Form
- Available from the Town Office.
- Or here: Form MEF-11
Fill Out the Form
- Each voter must complete their own application (one per person).
- You must name a proxy (the person who will vote for you).
Who Can Be a Proxy?
- Your proxy must be an eligible voter in Bay Bulls.
- One person cannot act as proxy for more than one voter.
Submit the Form
- Return the completed application to the Returning Officer.
Proxy Certificate Issued
- The Town will give your proxy a certificate.
- On Election Day, your proxy must bring this certificate to the polling station to cast your vote.

👉 Important: Without the certificate, your proxy will not be allowed to vote for you.

CAN I VOTE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION?

Voter Eligibility

​

To vote in the upcoming Municipal Election, you must meet the following requirements under the Municipal Elections Act:

​

Be 18 years of age or older on or before Election Day.

Be a Canadian citizen.

Be a resident of Bay Bulls for at least 30 days prior to Election Day.

Eligible voters must also be listed on the voters’ list. If your name does not appear, you can still be added by completing the required process at the polling station.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

AM I ON THE VOTERS LIST?

How to Check if You’re on the Voters’ List

​

Before the election, the Town will have a voters’ list that shows everyone who is registered to vote.

You can contact the Town Office to confirm if your name is on the list.

If You’re Not on the List

​

Don’t worry — you can still vote.

On Election Day, go to your polling station and bring valid identification that shows your name and civic address.

The election officials will help you:

You may need to take an oath to confirm you are eligible.

Your name will then be added to the voters’ list, and you’ll be given a ballot to vote.

👉 Key Point: Being missing from the list does not mean you lose your right to vote — you can still be added at the polling station.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT ON ELECTION DAY?

​Step 1: Bring Identification

You must show ID with your name and address (e.g., driver’s licence, utility bill, government-issued ID).

Step 2: Confirm You’re on the Voters’ List

At the polling station, election officials will check the list.

If you’re already listed, you can move to the next step.

If you’re not listed, don’t worry — you can still vote by:

Showing your ID, and

Taking an oath to confirm you are eligible.

Step 3: Receive Your Ballot

The Deputy Returning Officer will explain the directions of how to cast your ballot and pass the ballot to you.

Step 4: Vote in Private

Go to the booth and mark your ballot with an X beside your chosen candidate(s).

Step 5: Cast Your Ballot

Fold the ballot to keep it secret.

Place it in the ballot box.

Step 6: You’re Done!

Once your ballot is cast, you’re all set.

👉 Tip for Voters: Double-check your ID before you go — it must clearly show your name and civic address.

WON'T BE HERE ON ELECTION DAY

Steps:

Step 1: Bring Identification