The Town of Whitby committed to make the 2026 Municipal Election accessible by understanding and accommodating the needs of electors with disabilities and through the removal of barriers to vote. We are committed to ensuring that all legislative requirements set out in the Municipal Elections Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act are met or exceeded.
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act the Clerk shall prepare a plan regarding the identification, removal and prevention of barriers that affect electors and candidates with disabilities and shall make the plan available to the public before voting day in a regular election.
The Accessible Election Plan was presented to and endorsed by the Town’s Accessibility Advisory Committee on November 4, 2025. To view a copy of the Accessible Election Plan, click the button below.
2026 Accessible Election Plan
In accordance with Section 12.1(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Clerk shall prepare a report about the identification, removal and prevention of barriers that affect electors and candidates with disabilities and shall make the report available to the public within 90 days after voting day in a regular election. The 2022 Accessible Election Report was completed and published on January 3, 2023. To view a copy of the Accessible Election Report, click the button below.
2022 Accessible Election Report
