Elections

Register to Vote

As of March 1, 2024, you will be required to register with the Township of Norwich directly, for the 2024 By-Election in Ward 1. Please attend the Municipal Administration Office at 285767 Airport Road, Norwich (with proper ID) and complete an Application to Amend the Voters List. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk's Department at 519-667-2000.

Acceptable Documents for Voter Identification

You must present 1 of the following documents

showing your name and address:

• Ontario driver’s licence
• Ontario Health Card (photo card with name and address)
• Ontario Photo Card
• Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion)
• canceled personalized cheque
• mortgage statement, lease, or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario
• insurance policy or insurance statement
• loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution
• document issued or certified by a court in Ontario
• any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency or such a government
• any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada)
• income tax assessment notice
• child tax benefit statement
• statement of employment insurance benefits paid T4E
• statement of old age security T4A (OAS)
• statement of Canada Pension Plan benefits T4A (P)
• Canada Pension Plan statement of contributions
• statement of direct deposit for Ontario Works
• statement of direct deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board statement of benefits T5007
• property tax assessment
• credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement
• CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities
• hospital card or record
• document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution
• document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home
• utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission
• cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer
• transcript or report card from a post-secondary school

You can vote in the Township of Norwich municipal by-election if you are: 

• a Canadian citizen; and 
• at least 18 years old; and 
• a resident in Ward 1 in the Township of Norwich; or 
• a non-resident of Norwich, but you or your spouse own or rent property in Ward 1 in the Township; and 
• not prohibited from voting under any law 

You may only vote once regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the municipality. 

As per the Municipal Elections Act, Section 65 (4) 7:
“A person is not eligible to vote in a by-election for an office if the person could not vote for that office if a regular election was held on the day of the by-election”

You are prohibited from voting on voting day if you are: 

• serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution 
• a corporation
• acting as executor or trustee or in another representative capacity, except as a voting proxy 
• convicted of a corrupt practice described in section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 

This means that if you own or rent property in the Township of Norwich under a business name (a corporation), you are not eligible to vote in the Norwich municipal by-election. The property must be owned or rented under your name or your spouse's name. 

Ward 1 Boundary Map 

Township of Norwich Ward Boundary Map 

To be eligible as a candidate in the Township of Norwich you must meet the following requirements:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• A resident of the Township of Norwich, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Township of Norwich or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
• Not legally prohibited from voting
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

•  The campaign period begins once a nomination paper or notice of registration is filed with the Clerk.
• Election expenses cannot be incurred outside of the campaign period.
• Corporations and trade unions are no longer eligible to contribute to municipal election campaigns. This includes all council and school board elections. Corporations and trade unions can be third party advertisers and make contributions to third party advertisers.
• A candidate who does not accept any contributions of money, or incur any expenses, is not required to open a separate election bank account.
• Nomination filing fee is not considered a campaign expense
• Candidates are responsible for keeping records of the financial activities related to their campaign. Remember to issue receipts for all donations of goods or services, obtain receipts for expenses incurred, and keep copies of all receipts.
• It is the responsibility of the candidate to file a complete and accurate financial statement on time. Candidates should completely familiarize themselves with the appropriate sections of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

For further information about municipal and school board elections, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Election webpage or email MEAinfo@ontario.ca.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate - Form 4

Roy King

Valerie Haley  

Karl Toews 

The Municipal Elections Act now includes rules for third party advertising in Ontario’s municipal council and school board elections.

A third-party advertisement is an ad (billboard, newspapers, radio, etc.) that supports, promotes or opposes a candidate or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. The meaning of “third party” in this context means a person or entity who is not a candidate.

Eligible individuals, corporations and trade unions can register to be third party advertisers. Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign and must be done independently from a candidate.

Third party advertisers who want to spend money on advertisements during the election must register with the municipal clerk and must file a financial statement.

For more information about third party advertising rules, including eligibility, spending limits and enforcement, see the Third Party Advertisers’ Guide.

• 2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections 
• 2022 Candidates' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

If, for any reason, you will be unable to personally cast your ballot, you may appoint someone to go to the voting place and cast a ballot on your behalf. This person is called you voting proxy. 

To appoint a voting proxy, you must fill out two copies of the Appointment for Voting Proxy Form (Form 3) and give the copies to the person that you are appointing as your proxy. 

See the 2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections document for more information on proxy voting. 

All lower tier municipalities in Oxford County appointed a Joint Compliance Audit Committee (CAC) during the 2022 Municipal Election process. This Committee was appointed on May 24, 2022 by By-law 31-2022 for the term of the current Council.

This Committee is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and is independent of the municipalities that appointed it. The CAC considers applications requesting audits of candidates' campaign finances. Additionally, they may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings as required as a result of the auditor's report. 

The Township is committed to conducting an election that accommodates and encourages participation of all persons om the voting process. If you have any concerns about the accessibility of the election please contact the Clerk's Department at 519-667-2000 ext. 7614 or karmstrong@norwich.ca 

Township of Norwich 2023 Ward 2 By-Election Accessibility Plan 

As at August 4, 2023

The Voters List is now available for inspection upon request at the Municipal Office, 285767 Airport Road, Norwich.  Ward 2 electors can check the list to ensure their name has been included and that all information is correct, either in person at the Township Office during regular office hours, by calling the Offices at 519-667-2000, or by email to one of the contacts below.

Electors may apply to have their name added to or removed from the Voters List or the information relating to themselves amended by filing an application at the Township Office, Clerks Department, during normal office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Election Day September 18, 2023 until 8:00 p.m.

Please note that being on the Provincial Election voters list does not guarantee you are on the Municipal Voters List.

Municipal Elections Act, 1996 

You can vote in the Township of Norwich municipal by-election if you are:

• a Canadian citizen; and
• at least 18 years old; and
• a resident in Ward 2 in the Township of Norwich; or
• a non-resident of Norwich, but you or your spouse own or rent property in Ward 2 the Township; and
• not prohibited from voting under any law

You may only vote once regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the municipality.

You are prohibited from voting on voting day if you are:

• serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
• a corporation
• acting as executor or trustee or in another representative capacity, except as a voting proxy
• convicted of a corrupt practice described in section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

This means that if you own or rent property in the Township of Norwich under a business name (a corporation), you are not eligible to vote in the Norwich municipal election. The property must be owned or rented under your name or your spouse's name. 

Ward 2 Boundary Map (Village of Norwich)

 To be eligible as a candidate in the Township of Norwich you must meet the following requirements:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• A resident of the Township of Norwich, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Township of Norwich or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
• Not legally prohibited from voting
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

• The campaign period begins once a nomination paper or notice of registration is filed with the Clerk.
• Election expenses cannot be incurred outside of the campaign period.
• Corporations and trade unions are no longer eligible to contribute to municipal election campaigns. This includes all council and school board elections. Corporations and trade unions can be third party advertisers and make contributions to third party advertisers.
• A candidate who does not accept any contributions of money, or incur any expenses, is not required to open a separate election bank account.
• Nomination filing fee is not considered a campaign expense
• Candidates are responsible for keeping records of the financial activities related to their campaign. Remember to issue receipts for all donations of goods or services, obtain receipts for expenses incurred, and keep copies of all receipts.
• It is the responsibility of the candidate to file a complete and accurate financial statement on time. Candidates should completely familiarize themselves with the appropriate sections of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

For further information about municipal and school board elections, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Election webpage or email MEAinfo@ontario.ca.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate - Form 4

Lynne DePlancke 

William Van Lagen 

The Municipal Elections Act now includes rules for third party advertising in Ontario’s municipal council and school board elections.

A third-party advertisement is an ad (billboard, newspapers, radio, etc.) that supports, promotes or opposes a candidate or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot. The meaning of “third party” in this context means a person or entity who is not a candidate.

Eligible individuals, corporations and trade unions can register to be third party advertisers. Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign and must be done independently from a candidate.

Third party advertisers who want to spend money on advertisements during the election must register with the municipal clerk and must file a financial statement.

For more information about third party advertising rules, including eligibility, spending limits and enforcement, see the Third Party Advertisers’ Guide.

• 2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections 
• 2022 Candidates' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections 

If, for any reason, you will be unable to personally cast your ballot, you may appoint someone to go to the voting place and cast a ballot on your behalf. This person is called your voting proxy. 

To appoint a voting proxy, you must fill out two copies of the Appointment for Voting Proxy Form (Form 3) and give the copies to the person that you are appointing as your proxy. 

See the 2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections document for more information on proxy voting. 

All lower tier municipalities in Oxford County appointed a Joint Compliance Audit Committee (CAC) during the 2022 Municipal Election process. This Committee was appointed on May 24, 2022 by By-law 31-2022 for the term of the current Council.

This Committee is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and is independent of the municipalities that appointed it. The CAC considers applications requesting audits of candidates’ campaign finances. Additionally, they may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of the auditor’s report.

The Township is committed to conducting an election that accommodates and encourages participation of all persons in the voting process. If you have any concerns about the accessibility of the election please contact the Clerk’s Department at 519-667-2000 or karmstrong@norwich.ca  

Township of Norwich 2023 Ward 2 By-Election Accessibility Plan 

The 2022 Municipal Election for the Township of Norwich will be conducted using

Vote by Mail.

 Make sure you are on the Voters List to receive your voting kit!

The Voters List is now available for inspection upon request at the Municipal Office, 285767 Airport Road, Norwich.  Electors can check the list to ensure their name has been included and that all information is correct, either in person at the Township Office during regular office hours, by calling the Offices at 519-468-2410, or by email to one of the contacts below.

Electors may apply to have their name added to or removed from the Voters List or the information relating to themselves amended by filing an application at the Township Office, Clerks Department, during normal office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Election Day October 24, 2022 until 8:00 p.m.

Please note that being on the recent Provincial Election voters list does not guarantee you are on the Municipal Voters List.

  Municipal Elections Act, 1996 

Who Can Vote?

You can vote in the Township of Norwich municipal election if you are:

• a Canadian citizen; and
• at least 18 years old; and
• a resident in the Township of Norwich; or
• a non-resident of Norwich, but you or your spouse own or rent property in the Township; and
• not prohibited from voting under any law

You may only vote once regardless of how many properties you own or rent within the City.

Who cannot vote?

You are prohibited from voting on voting day if you are:

• serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
• a corporation
• acting as executor or trustee or in another representative capacity, except as a voting proxy
• convicted of a corrupt practice described in section 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996

This means that if you own or rent property in the Township of Norwich under a business name (a corporation), you are not eligible to vote in the Norwich municipal election. The property must be owned or rented under your name or your spouse's name. 

Township of Norwich Ward Boundary Map (Wards 1-4)

Ward Two Boundary Map (Village of Norwich)

Notice of Election 

The 2022 Municipal Election for the Township of Norwich will be conducted using Vote by Mail

On or about September 26^th, 2022, a Vote by Mail Package will be mailed to each elector on the Voters List.  Voters may then complete their ballots and return the package through Canada Post in the postage paid envelopes provided.  The last day recommended for mailing back ballots with Canada Post is October 13^th, 2022.   

Voters may also deliver their completed voting kits (using the envelopes supplied) directly to the Township of Norwich municipal office at 285767 Airport Rd, Norwich.  Completed voting kits may be delivered to the office:

• during regular office hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or on Voting day October 24^th until 8:00 pm. or
• in the after-hours drop off slot at the municipal offices entrance at any time (24 hours, 7 days per week) until Voting Day October 24^th at 8:00 pm. 

Voters will be able to cast their vote anytime following receipt of their voting packages, up until the close of polls 8:00 pm on Voting Day October 24th, 2022.  

Please note that Ballots must be received by the Township by the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. October 24th. 

If you are an eligible elector and do not receive your Voting Kit by October 5^th, please contact the Township of Norwich municipal office.

Detailed instruction on completing and returning your Vote by Mail Package will be available on the Township website (www.norwich.ca) and are included in the Vote by Mail Packages.

Each vote by mail kit will contain the following:

• A Voting Instruction Sheet with a detachable Voter Declaration Form;
• A Composite Ballot;
• A White Ballot Secrecy Envelope;
• A Yellow Return Envelope with prepaid postage; and
• Such other material as the Clerk determines.

Upon receipt of the Voting Kit, each voter should follow the instructions provided in the Voting Kit exactly as printed. The instructions require the voter to:

• Complete the ballot;
• Insert the ballot into the ballot envelope marked “Ballot Secrecy Envelope”;
• SEAL the Ballot Secrecy Envelope;
• Complete and sign the Voter Declaration Form. If a voter requires assistance in voting, he/she shall make their mark (i.e. an “x”) on the signature line and have a witness sign in the signature area of the Voter Declaration Form and print their name below;
• Place the completed Voter Declaration Form and the SEALED Ballot Secrecy Envelope into the yellow prepaid business reply envelope;
• Seal the yellow prepaid business reply envelope; and
• Mail the yellow prepaid business reply envelope by October 13, 2022 or deliver it by some other means to the Municipal Office (Ballot Return Station) no later than 8:00 p.m. on October 24, 2022.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uXqmcgcJcU 

 To be eligible as a candidate in the Township of Norwich you must meet the following requirements:

• A Canadian citizen
• At least 18 years of age
• A resident of the Township of Norwich, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Township of Norwich or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
• Not legally prohibited from voting
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office

• The campaign period begins once a nomination paper or notice of registration is filed with the Clerk.
• Election expenses cannot be incurred outside of the campaign period.
• Corporations and trade unions are no longer eligible to contribute to municipal election campaigns. This includes all council and school board elections. Corporations and trade unions can be third party advertisers and make contributions to third party advertisers.
• A candidate who does not accept any contributions of money, or incur any expenses, is not required to open a separate election bank account.
• Nomination filing fee is not considered a campaign expense
• Candidates are responsible for keeping records of the financial activities related to their campaign. Remember to issue receipts for all donations of goods or services, obtain receipts for expenses incurred, and keep copies of all receipts.
• It is the responsibility of the candidate to file a complete and accurate financial statement on time. Candidates should completely familiarize themselves with the appropriate sections of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

For further information about municipal and school board elections, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Election webpage or email MEAinfo@ontario.ca.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate - Form 4 

Adrian Couwenberg 

Alan Dale

Alisha Stubbs

Daniel Wagner 

Jim Palmer 

John VanBrenk

John Scholten 

Leonard Overbeek

Lynne DePlancke

Mike Legge

Shawn Gear 

Tyler Zacher-King (Mayor)

Tyler Zacher King (Ward 4)

Valerie Haley

William Van Lagen 

The following is an unofficial list of persons, who have submitted nomination forms and the office that they are seeking election to. This list is considered to be the official list of nominated persons as of August 22, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

Thames Valley District School Board (2 Positions)

London District Catholic School Board (1 Position)

Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (1 Position)

Conseil scolaire Viamonde (1 Position)

• 2022 Voters' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections 
• 2022 Candidates' Guide - Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections 
• CAO/Clerk 2023-01: 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Report