TORONTO, March 28, 2006 — The Chief Election Officer for Ontario is advising individuals who wish to confirm that their names are on the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario to contact Elections Ontario.
Mr. Hollins’ message followed an announcement yesterday by the Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal introducing the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform, and advising individuals they can confirm their eligibility for selection by calling Elections Ontario.
Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register as part of its legislated mandate. The Permanent Register will be used to randomly select people to take part in the Citizens’ Assembly.
“Throughout this process, Elections Ontario will continue to maintain the confidentiality of information contained in the Permanent Register. Essentially what we will produce is a list of electors who have been chosen at random from the Register. These electors will then be asked to provide their consent to Elections Ontario to permit their names to be included in the selection process,” said Mr. Hollins.
Elections Ontario will be able to process any changes or additions to the Permanent Register received by 8 p.m. on April 10, 2006. Those wishing to update their information or find out how to add their name to the Permanent Register can call Elections Ontario at 1-866-771-6315.
To be eligible for the Permanent Register, individuals must be at least 18 years of age as of April 10, 2006, a Canadian citizen and resident of Ontario.
About Elections Ontario and the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario
Elections Ontario is the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. Ontario general elections are governed by the Election Act and the Election Finances Act. The Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario (PREO) is an automated database of electors and is used to prepare the preliminary voters list of those individuals qualified to vote in a provincial general election. For more information on Elections Ontario and the Permanent Register, visit www.electionsontario.on.ca.
For more information on the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform, visit www.citizensassembly.gov.on.ca.
Elections Ontario Media Centre:
416.212.6186 / 1.866.252.2152
media@electionsontario.on.ca