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Legislation

Elections Ontario is governed by provincial legislation. When we deliver elections or engage in related activities, we are responsible for obeying and upholding these laws. There are two main pieces of legislation that we must follow: the Election Act and the Election Finances Act

We also have other specific duties assigned by the following legislation that includes, but is not limited to: Representation Actthe Municipal Elections Act, 1996the Taxpayer Protection Act, 1999, the Fluoridation Act, and the Helping Tenants and Small Businesses Act, 2020.