Tiny Township is warning residents about election letters and door knockers in the community that look legit, but were not sent or approved by the township or Elections Ontario. Staff say the circulating materials contain “Township of Tiny” and “Register to Vote” branding, plus false information about the upcoming 2026 municipal election. Officials say these documents were created and distributed by an unauthorized third-party. Since neither the township nor Elections Ontario created or approved the materials, officials say they cannot verify the information or any links included in them. Township staff tell CTV News they have contacted Elections Ontario and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing about the issue. Officials are also making it clear that neither the township nor Elections Ontario provided the third party with the names or mailing addresses of residents who received the letters. Residents are being asked not to provide personal information to unauthorized third parties. The township says anyone with questions should go directly to the Clerks Department. Misconceptions about the upcoming election Voting does not start on Oct. 12. Online and telephone voting in Tiny will run from 10 a.m. on Oct. 13 until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. The township also notes that Voter Information Letters are expected to arrive in early October. They will not be mailed by Elections Ontario. Officials say the unauthorized materials also leave out some important information about who can vote. To be eligible under Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act, a voter must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old. They must also qualify as a resident, property owner or tenant, or the spouse of an owner or tenant and provide acceptable ID. Tiny Township says it is the only official source for information about it’s 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections.
