Writ issued for March 5 by-election in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock

TORONTO, February 5, 2009 — Ontario’s Chief Electoral Officer, Greg Essensa, confirmed that the writ of election has been issued for the March 5 by-election in Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock.

Key dates during the election period include:

Nomination of Candidates

February 12 to 2:00 p.m. on February 19

Notice of Registration cards mailed 

February 17

Returning Office Advance Polls 

February 21 to 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Area Advance Polls 

February 24 to 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Election Day 

March 5, polls open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Further information may be obtained at www.elections.on.ca, or by calling the local returning office at 1 866 850-0482.

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Media Contacts:
Elections Ontario Media Centre
(416) 212-6186 / 1 866 252-2152 
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