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Annex 2 - Upcoming Elections

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Federal, Provincial and Territorial Elections

Note: This list is provided for information purposes only. Please refer to relevant provincial or territorial authorities or legislation for full, accurate details.

Federal / Provincial / Territorial 2006 2007
Federal    
Newfoundland and Labrador   p
Prince Edward Island   p
Nova Scotia    
New Brunswick p  
Quebec   p
Ontario   p
Manitoba   p
Saskatchewan   p
Alberta    
British Columbia    
Yukon p  
Northwest Territories   p
Nunavut    

p: possible or planned elections

New Brunswick

  • Election period start date: To be determined. Can occur at any time.
  • Next election: To be determined. Possibly in 2006
  • Frequency: Every 5 years by law; however, by tradition approximately every 4 years
  • Last election: June 9, 2003

Yukon

  • Election period start date: To be determined. Can occur at any time.
  • Next election: To be determined. Possibly in 2006
  • Frequency: Every 5 years by law; however, by tradition approximately every 4 years
  • Last election: November 4, 2002

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Municipal Elections

Note: This list is provided for information purposes only. Please refer to relevant municipal authorities or legislation for full, accurate details.

Municipal 2006 2007
Newfoundland and Labrador    
Prince Edward Island    
Nova Scotia    
New Brunswick  
Quebec    
Ontario November 13  
Manitoba    
Saskatchewan   p
Alberta  
British Columbia    
Yukon    
Northwest Territories October 16 December 11  
Nunavut    

p: possible or planned elections

Ontario

  • Next Elections: November 13, 2006
  • Frequency: Every 4 years; 2nd Monday of November (legislation amended in May 2006)
  • Last Elections: November, 2003
  • Number of Municipalities: Approximately 445

Northwest Territories

  • Next Elections: 2006
    • Tax-based communities: October 16, 2006
    • Non tax-based communities : December 11, 2006
  • Frequency:
    • Cities and towns: 2 or 3 year terms; 3rd Monday of October
    • Hamlets : 2 or 3 years terms; 2nd Monday of December
    • Settlement corporations: 2nd Monday of December (no taxation, nor bylaw making authority)
  • Number of Municipalities: 18 (excluding First Nations & reserves), 6 of which are tax-based communities 
   
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