Accessibility Report

In accordance with Section 12 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the City Clerk is responsible for conducting municipal elections and establishing policies and procedures to provide all electors with opportunities to fully participate in the 2023 Ward 1 Municipal By-Election. While a post-election accessibility report is only required following a regular election under the legislation, the City of Cambridge has opted to publish this report to continue to be transparent and accountable. 

2023 Ward 1 Municipal By-Election Post-Election Accessibility Report

Official Results

2023 Ward 1 By-Election Official Results

2023 Ward 1 By-Election Declined and Rejected Ballots  

Unofficial Results

Precinct

Michelle Goodridge

Richard Kaufman

Karl Kiefer

Helen Shwery

Online Voting

 

October 30 – November 13, 2023

 207

77 

464 

756 

Special Locations and At-Home Voting

 

November 6 – 10, 2023

 11

0 

25 

19 

Advance Voting

 

ADV November 1, 2023 – Langs Community Health Centre

 4

5 

39 

23 

ADV November 4, 2023 – Allan Reuter Centre

 3

6 

16 

8 

Election Day – November 13, 2023

 

Poll 101 – Allan Reuter Centre

 9

3 

25 

21 

Poll 102 – Langs Community Health Centre

 10

2 

26 

58 

Poll 103 – W.G. Johnson Centre

 9

4 

23 

54 

Poll 104 – City Hall

 3

0

5 

5 

Total

 256

97

 623

944 

Background Information 

On August 15, 2023, Council considered Report 23-131-CRS Declaration of Vacancy for the Office of Councillor, Ward 1 and declared the office of Ward 1 Councillor vacant by Policy A09 GOV 006 - Council Vacancy. 

On August 29, 2023, Council considered Report 23-134-CRS Methods to Fill Vacancy for Office of Councillor, Ward 1 and selected to fill the vacancy by way of by-election and set Voting Day to be Monday, November 13, 2023, by by-law 23-069 and 23-070.

For Candidate Information, please view the 2023 Candidate Information page.

Key Dates
DateEvent
September 5, 2023 Nomination Period Begins
September 29, 2023 Nomination Period Ends (2:00 p.m.)
October 30, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. Internet Voting Commences
November 1, 2023, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advanced Voting Date
Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession Road, Green Lounge
November 4, 2023, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advanced Voting Date
Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East, Chestnut Room
November 6 - 10, 2023 At-Home Voting and Special Locations
*for more information, visit the Voter Information Page
November 13, 2023 Voting Day (4 locations)
November 14, 2023 Official Results 
November 28, 2023 New Ward 1 Elected Official Sworn in at Council Meeting 
December 28, 2023 Campaign Period Ends 
January 2, 2024 2:00 p.m. Filing Deadline for Campaign Financials (extended due to City Hall holiday closure)

Municipal Election Financial Statements 

Under section 88(9.1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, all candidates and registered third party advertisers for the 2023 Ward 1 By-Election must file a campaign financial statement. For more information, visit the 2023 Candidate Information Page.

Third Party Advertiser Information

Eligibility 
Third Party Advertisers (TPA) can be an individual, corporation, or trade union. 
Registration Package 
The following must be included to register a Third Party Advertiser:
  • Fully completed Form 7 - Nomination of Registration 
  • Declaration for Third Party Advertisers 
  • Proof of identity 
  • Articles of Incorporation or Certificate Issued by Labour Relations Board (if applicable) 
  • Authorization to act on the corporation or trade union's behalf (if applicable) 
  • Fully completed Personal Information Disclaimer 

To register as a Third Party Advertiser, contact election@cambridge.ca to book an appointment. 
Registrations will not be accepted without an appointment.
Third Party Advertisers Financial Information 
Third Party Advertisers need to be aware of their campaign expense limit, what constitutes an expense, and the contribution limits that can be accepted. 

For further information, refer to the Guide and Information for Third Party Advertisers. 

Voting Locations

Advanced Voting 

Wednesday November 1, 2023 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LocationAddressRoom
Langs Community Health Centre 1145 Concession Road Green Lounge

Saturday November 4, 2023 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LocationAddressRoom
Allan Reuter Centre 507 King Street East Chestnut Room
Voting Day 
Monday November 13, 2023 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
LocationAddressRoom
Allan Reuter Centre 507 King Street East Chestnut Room
Langs Community Health Centre 1145 Concession Road Green Lounge
W.G. Johnson Centre 31 Kribs Street Activities Room
City Hall 50 Dickson Street Bowman Room 

Internet Voting

Internet Voting will be available from 12:01 a.m. on October 30, 2023 until 7:59 p.m. on Election Day, Monday November 13, 2023. 

Your Voter Notification Letter is required for online voting as it provides your personalized access pin. 

If you did not receive a Voter Notification Letter, contact election@cambridge.ca or 519-740-4680 ext. 4561. 
At-Home Voting
If you do not have internet access and cannot attend a poll to vote in-person, City staff will attend your residence to help you cast your vote the week of November 6 to November 10, 8:30AM - 4:30PM. 
To request this service, contact 519-740-4680 ext. 4561
Special Locations
*Please be advised only residents of the Special Locations will be eligible to vote during the mentioned times. Members of the public will not be admitted into the locations to cast their vote and will have to attend either an Advanced Poll, a Poll on Election Day, or vote online. 

Special Locations Voting
LocationAddressTime
Fairview Seniors Home 515 Langs Drive Monday November 6, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cambridge Country Manor 3680 Speedsville Road Tuesday November 7, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Golden Years Nursing Home 704 Eagle Street North Wednesday November 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Marian Residence Retirement Home 640 Hillview Road Thursday November 9, 2023, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Amendments to the Voters' List
To make any additions, deletions or amendments to the Voters' List, you will need to complete an EO1 - Application to Amend the Voters' List and present acceptable ID. Examples of acceptable ID can be found under the Voter Identification Tab on the 2023 Voter Information page.

The Application can be completed through the following options:

Over the Phone and Email
Contact the City of Cambridge Election line at 519-623-1340, ext. 4561. You will need to ensure the form is completed and email it to election@cambridge.ca with a copy of the prescribed identification. You can contact the Election extension at the following times and extended dates:

Regular Office Hours:
          Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Extended Hours:
          8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on:
                  • Saturday November 4th
                  • Sunday November 5th
                  • Saturday November 11th
                  • Sunday November 12th

At City Hall
From now until the conclusion of Election Day, Monday November 13th at 8:00 p.m., residents may come into City Hall during business hours to complete the EO1 - Application to Amend the Voters' List form. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding applicable holidays. Our address is as follows:

          City of Cambridge City Hall
          50 Dickson Street, First Floor
          Cambridge, ON N1R 5W8

Advanced Polling Dates
At the following locations and dates, residents may make amendments to the Voters' List, during our advanced polling:
  • Langs Community Health Centre, Wednesday November 1, 2023, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  • Allan Reuter Centre, Saturday November 4, 2023, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Election Day Polling Locations
Residents can attend any of the following locations on Election Day, Monday November 13th, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to amend the Voters' List:
  • Allan Reuter Centre, 507 King Street East
  • Langs Community Health Centre, 1145 Concession Road
  • W.G. Johnson Centre, 31 Kribs Street
  • City Hall, 50 Dickson Street

Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is a joint committee between the Region of Waterloo, the Cities of Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, and the Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich. 

About the Committee

The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (MECAC) considers applications requesting compliance audits of candidates or third party advertiser election campaign finances, any resulting auditors’ reports, and the Clerk’s Report identifying apparent contribution contraventions under section 88 of the Municipal Elections Act.
Request a Compliance Audit  

Any requests for a compliance audit of a candidate or registered third party advertiser’s election campaign finances:

  • must be done by an elector who is entitled to vote in an election
  • must be on reasonable grounds that a candidate or third party advertiser has contravened a provision of the Municipal Elections Act
  • must be for a candidate or registered third-party advertiser in the municipal election within the applicable municipality
  • financial statements must be filed before the submission of an application
  • the application form must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk or designate at Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street
  • applications for one of the Regional Council seats must be made to the Regional Clerk

Download the Application for Municipal Election Compliance Audit

The application must be made within 90 days after the latest of the following dates:

  • candidate or registered third party advertiser filing date
  • date the candidate or registered third party advertiser filed a financial statement, if the statement was filed within 30 days after the applicable filing date
  • candidate or registered third party advertiser’s supplementary filing date, if any
  • date on which the candidate or registered third party advertiser’s extension, if any, expires
After a Request is Made 

After a compliance audit request has been made, these steps happen:

  • within 10 days of receiving the application, the City Clerk forwards the application to the Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee (MECAC)
  • within 30 days of receiving the application, the MECAC reviews it and decides whether it should be granted or rejected
  • the decision of the MECAC may be appealed to the Superior Court of Justice within 15 days of the decision, and the Court may make any decision the MECAC could have made
  • if the MECAC decides to grant the application, an auditor (licensed under the Public Accounting Act, 2004 or prescribed persons) is appointed to conduct a compliance audit of the candidate's election campaign finances
  • the auditor will conduct an audit of the third party advertiser or candidate's election campaign finances and will prepare a report outlining any apparent contravention by the candidate
    • the report is provided to the candidate or third party advertiser, the applicant, and the City Clerk
  • within 10 days of receiving the report, the City Clerk forwards the report to the MECAC
  • the committee considers the report within 30 days and may commence any legal proceedings against the candidate or third party advertiser for any apparent contravention
For more information about compliance audits, please see section 88 of the Municipal Elections Act.

Election Contact Information 

Clerk's Office
50 Dickson Street
PO Box 669
Cambridge, ON N1R 5W8

Telephone: (519) 740-4680 ext. 4561
Email: election@cambridge.ca