2022 Municipal and School Board Elections

The 2022 Municipal Election, including School Board Elections, will be held on October 24, 2022. Below you will find key information and resources for both voters and trustee candidates:

School Board Trustees

The Toronto District School Board consists of 22 public school board trustees, who are elected during the Municipal Election to advocate for public education and represent the interests of students, parents, guardians and school communities of the City of Toronto. With a strong focus on student achievement, well-being and equity, trustees work together to ensure students have access to the programs, supports and services they need to succeed and reach their full potential. Trustees carry-out their responsibilities in a manner that assists the TDSB in fulfilling its duties under the Education Act.

The Board of Trustees:

Establish policies;
Set budgets and allocate resources;
Formulate plans and set priorities;
Support and monitor student achievement and well-being; and
Collaborate with all levels of government.

There are 22 wards, each of which is a diverse community with unique needs, priorities and educational requirements.

Schools By Ward

Resources

Key Dates

May 2, 2022 – Nomination and Registration Periods Begin

August 19, 2022 – Nomination Day, with a Deadline of 2 p.m. The last day to register as a candidate. A candidate who wishes to withdraw their nomination must notify the municipal clerk in writing before 2 p.m.

October 7 – 14, 2022 – Advance Voting Days

October 24, 2022 – Voting Day

November 15, 2022 – New Term of Office Commences

January 3, 2023 – End of the Election Campaign Period. The last day for candidates and registered third parties to provide written notice, in the prescribed form, of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period

Orientation and Professional Development Schedule

Staff at the Toronto District School Board have set aside the following dates in November for on-boarding and orientation sessions to be offered to new and returning Trustees.

Candidates running for election should take note of these days and plan to attend as many sessions as possible.

Tuesday November 1, 2022 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Documentation and Equipment Information Session and Department Meet and Greet

Wednesday November 2, 2022 – 4 p.m. – What You Need to Know Information Series

Wednesday November 2, 2022 – 5 p.m. – What You Need to Know Information Series

Monday, November 7, 2022 – 4 p.m. – What You Need to Know Information Series

Monday November 7, 2022 – 5 p.m. – What You Need to Know Information Series

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – 4 p.m. – What You Need to Know Information Series

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – 5 p.m. – What You Need to Know Information Series

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – 12 p.m. – Swearing-In Ceremony

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – 6 p.m. – Organizational Meeting

Saturday, November 19 – Sunday, November 20, 2022 – Orientation Retreat

Thursday, November 24, 2022 – Site Visit