Proxy Voting

• The person selecting (appointing) the proxy voter must complete Sections A, B, and C of Appointment of Voting Proxy – Form 3
• Section C must be witnessed.
• If Sections A, B, and C are completed and witnessed in advance, only the appointed proxy needs to attend the office.
• The appointed proxy must complete Section D (a declaration) and have their signature witnessed by the Clerk or designate.
• Two copies of the form must be completed.

Any eligible elector may be appointed as a voting proxy.

A person may act as a proxy for only one elector, except where the proxy and the elector are:

• spouses or siblings
• parent and child
• grandparent and grandchild

A person appointed as a voting proxy must:

1. complete Appointment of Voting Proxy – Form 3 including a statutory declaration confirming they are the appointed proxy; and
2. present the application and the appointing document to the Clerk (or designate) in person at the Clerk’s office, or another location designated by the Clerk.

Applications may be presented at any time the Clerk’s office (or designated location) is open. The form must be signed by the Clerk or designate.

The appointed proxy must present the completed Appointment of Voting Proxy – Form 3. The proxy will also be required to take an oral oath at the voting location before receiving a proxy ballot.

Yes. If the proxy and the elector are in the same ward, the proxy will be issued two ballots. If they are in different wards, the proxy will need to attend the appropriate voting locations to vote both ballots.