Final Decision
On May 13, 2025, Loyalist Council passed a by-law to redivide the existing wards and make changes to the election of ward councillors.
About the Project
The Loyalist Township Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review is now COMPLETE. The purpose of the ward boundary review was to review the existing electoral arrangements to develop an effective and equitable system of representation. Council composition, options for how Council representatives are elected, existing ward boundaries, and whether residents have equitable access to their elected representatives were reviewed under this project.
The goal of the review was to assess the current Council composition and establish a ward structure that will accommodate growth and population shifts for at least the next three municipal elections.
Here are the major project timelines:
On October 22, Council heard an overview of the project, the legislative requirements, and the timelines. Watch the presentation.
On February 11, the Consultants provided an Interim Report on the work completed to date, the feedback provided in Phase 1 of the consultation and some proposed options. Watch the meeting here. Extensive public consultations and engagement opportunities took place from February 19-March 9th.
On April 29, the Consultants presented their final option recommendations to Special Committee of the Whole. Watch the meeting here. Committee of the Whole recommended a revised version of Option 1.
FINAL COUNCIL DECISION: On May 13, 2025, Loyalist Council enacted a by-law to reconfigure the existing wards to match Option 1 with the amendments incorporated. Watch the meeting here.
Notice of Decision - New Ward Boundary
At the May 13, 2025 meeting, Loyalist Council enacted a by-law to establish a new ward boundary configuration in Loyalist Township. The final ward configuration is show below. With the changes to the ward configuration, Loyalist Township has been divided into five wards. Council will be comprised of seven members, including the mayor (elected at-large), deputy mayor (elected at-large), and five councillors elected by Ward (one from each of the five wards). The changes will be effective in planning the 2026 Municipal Election and on November 15, 2026 when the new Term of Council commences.
Appeal Process
In accordance with Section 222 (4) of the Municipal Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing or any other person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by filing a notice of appeal with the Township Clerk of The Corporation of Loyalist Township no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025. The notice of appeal must set out the objections to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objections and must be accompanied by the $1,100.00 fee prescribed under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act, 2021, in the form of a certified cheque or money order payable to the Minister of Finance.
If you wish to appeal to the OLT, a copy of an appeal form can be found at the following website www.olt.gov.on.ca Contact the Clerk's Division if you have questions.
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