Each local government in BC is responsible for conducting its own general local elections, which are held every 4 years. As well, the District concurrently conducts the School Trustee election on behalf of School District No. 63.
General Voting Day - Saturday, October 15, 2022
8:00 am-8:00 pm at any of the following locations:
- Central Saanich Municipal Hall (1903 Mt Newton Cross Rd)
- Keating Elementary, 6843 Central Saanich Rd
- Cultural Centre, 1209 Clarke Rd
Advance Voting Days - Wednesday, October 5 and Wednesday October 12, 2022
8:00 am-8:00 pm at Central Saanich Municipal Hall (1903 Mt Newton Cross Rd)
Special Voting Opportunity for members of Tsartlip First Nation - Thursday, October 6, 2022
Members of Tsartlip First Nation are eligible to vote in Central Saanich's election for Council on Thursday, October 6 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Please bring one piece of ID to vote, 2 pieces of ID if you need to register to vote.
View candidates here
Key dates
- Election period: Saturday, January 1 – Friday, September 16. 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.
- Nomination period: Tuesday, August 30 – Friday, September 9. The period for candidates to submit their nominations to local election officials.
- Declaration of candidates: Friday, September 9 after 4:00 p.m.
- Pre-campaign period: Monday, July 18 – Friday, September 16. At the beginning of this period election advertising rules come into force and continue through General Voting Day.
- Campaign period: Saturday, September 17 – Saturday, October 15. 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.
- Advance Voting Days: Wednesday, October 5 and Wednesday October 12, 2022
- General Voting Day: Saturday, October 15, 2022
- Campaign financing disclosure statement filing deadline: Friday, January 13, 2023
- Campaign financing disclosure statement late filing deadline with $500 late filing fee: Monday, February 13, 2023
Materials related to the election will be posted on this page throughout the year.
For general voting information, please visit BC Government and to confirm you're registered to vote check Elections BC.
Questions? Contact the Chief or Deputy Chief Election Officer at elections@csaanich.ca