2022 Local Government Election

Your City–Your Choice

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Burnaby residents will vote to elect 1 mayor, 8 councillors and 7 school trustees (for School District 41). The mayor, elected councillors and school board trustees will serve a four-year term from November 2022 to November 2026.

Voting is your opportunity to choose the people who will serve as the next decision-makers for the City of Burnaby.

The City is also seeking your views on non-binding community opinion questions about the dedication of various park lands in Burnaby which will be included on the ballot. Detailed information is available on our voters page.

View the Declaration of Candidates and Declaration of Election by Voting and Acclamation.

Voter experience survey

Did you vote in Burnaby’s 2022 Local Government Election? We want to hear from you by October 17.

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Why vote?

The act of voting is democracy in action. It is a right and a privilege that has evolved over decades. Everyone who meets the eligibility requirements can vote regardless of ethnicity, religion, birthplace, gender or social status.

Your local government sets policies and procedures for services that affect your daily life. These include roads, water, fire rescue services, garbage collection and disposal, parks, recreation, community centres, libraries, law enforcement, land development and business licensing.

From the time you awake in the morning and until you sleep in the evening, there are very few aspects of your life not touched by a decision made by past and present councils.

Voting dates

Advance voting:

Saturday, October 1
Wednesday, October 5
Saturday, October 8

Advance voting is available at 6 voting locations from 8 am to 8 pm.

General voting: Saturday, October 15

Burnaby residents can cast a ballot at any one of the 32 convenient voting locations on Saturday, October 15, from 8 am to 8 pm.

Other important dates

January 1 to September 16, 2022	Election period Campaigns must report all expenses incurred during the election period
July 11 to 21, 2022	Scrutineer application period
July 18 to September 9, 2022	Pre-campaign period Election advertising rules come into force
August 30 to September 9, 2022	Nomination period starts at 8 am on August 30 and ends at 4 pm on September 9
September 1 to noon on October 6, 2022	Mail ballot application period
September 23, 2022	Mail ballot packages become available for pickup or to be mailed to participants
September 10 to October 15, 2022	Campaign period Candidate and third party expense limits apply
October 19, 2022	Final election results
January 13, 2023	Deadline for filing campaign financing disclosure statement

Report an election sign for bylaw enforcement

If you want the City to inspect an election sign for compliance with the Sign Bylaw, please complete our form.

About your local government

Burnaby Council is the governing body of the City. The Community Charter and the Local Government Act of BC as well as other provincial legislation, gives council the authority to do what is necessary for the operation of the city. On voting days, residents elect their mayor, councillors and school trustees on a four year cycle.

Read more about the roles and responsibilities of the Office of the Mayor, Office of the Councillor and Office of School Trustees.

Find Candidates Notice of Nomination on our candidates page.

Council adopted reports regarding election processes are available below.

2022 General Local Election Officers' Appointments and Cost-Sharing Agreement With School District 41

Mail Ballot - Special Voting Opportunities

Mail Ballot Voting

Bylaw Amendments to Implement Mail Ballot Voting

2022 Local Government Election Advance, General Voting and Training Pay Rates

2022 Park Dedication