If Carling is your second residence, you can still vote here.

This question has been raised by people whose Carling residence is not their primary residence.

We are used to the provincial and federal elections where every citizen has one vote, no matter how many properties they own. Municipal elections are different.

If you live somewhere else but you own or rent a property here, you can vote here. You are a “non-resident” elector (over 18, and a Canadian citizen).

If your spouse owns or rents a property here, you can vote here, even if you are not on the title to your property or the lease. You are “the spouse of a non-resident elector”.

The complete rules are here.

My point is this: if you own property, whether you live here full time or for only part of the year, you’re paying for services in Carling Township. Make sure you learn the issues and get the best possible people working for you on council.