2022 General Local and School Board Elections
On General Voting Day, Saturday, October 15, 2022, eligible voters will cast their ballot to elect:
- One (1) Mayor
- Eight (8) Councillors
- Nine (9) School District 61 Trustees
- Two (2) School District 63 Trustees
On September 20, 2022, the Chief Election Officer issued a Declaration of Election by Voting with respect to the offices of Mayor and Councillor, and a Declaration of Election by Acclamation respecting the office of School District 63 (Saanich) School Trustee.
Saanich Candidates
Advance Voting Opportunities
Advance Voting Opportunities will take place on October 5, 11 and 12. For more information on when and where to vote, please visit the Voting Locations page.
Voter Cards
Voter cards are now in the mail. If you are on the Voters List, you will receive a Voter Card. If you do not receive a Voter Card, not to worry, you can register to vote at Advance Voting or on General Voting Day at any of the voting locations.
Voting
The District of Saanich uses the most current available provincial list of voters prepared by Elections BC. Please visit the "Am I on the Voters List?" page to see if you are registered to vote in Saanich.
Information for Voters
For more information on voter registration, mail ballot voting and other voter requirements, visit the Information for Voters page.
Key Dates
Election Period The period beginning January 1 of an election year until 29 days before General Voting Day. Campaigns must report all expenses incurred during the election period. |
Saturday, January 1, 2022 – Friday, September 16, 2022 |
Nomination Period The period for candidates to submit their nominations to local election officials.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 – Friday, September 9, 2022 |
Pre-Campaign Period At the beginning of this period, election advertising rules come into force and continue through General Voting Day.
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Monday, July 18, 2022 – Friday, September 16, 2022 |
Declaration of Candidates
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Friday, September 9, 2022 after 4 p.m.
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Campaign Period The period that begins on the 28th day before General Voting Day and ends at the close of voting on General Voting Day. Candidate and third party expense limits apply during this period.
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Saturday, September 17, 2022 – Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
Declaration of Election by Voting or Acclamation |
Monday, September 19 at 4 p.m.
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Advance Voting Opportunities |
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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General Voting Day
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Saturday, October 15, 2022 |
Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement filing deadline
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Friday, January 13, 2023 |
Campaign Financing Disclosure Statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee
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Monday, February 13, 2023 |
Elections Team
Angila Bains - Chief Election Officer
Janice Schmidt - Deputy Chief Election Officer
Sharon Froud - Deputy Chief Election Officer
Sheryl Masters - Deputy Chief Election Officer
Lynn Merry - Deputy Chief Election Officer
Contact: 250-475-5501
Email: elections@saanich.ca