Sandell

Yes. The law is Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (not the provincial Election Act). • s. 48(1): No person may attempt, directly or indirectly, to influence how an elector votes while the elector is in a voting place. • s. 94: Contravening any provision of the Act is an offence (fine up to $25,000; possible other penalties if done knowingly). Election workers at the advance poll told voters to be careful / pay special attention because some names are similar (Olivia Chow and Braeden Chow). City officials confirmed workers must stay neutral and are not supposed to give that kind of information. That is an indirect attempt to influence voting in the voting place, contrary to s. 48(1), and therefore an offence under s. 94.