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Claim checked: Non-residents who personally own or rent property in Ottawa can vote in Ottawa's municipal election.

Ontario's Municipal Elections Act confirms non-residents who personally own or rent property in a municipality may vote there. However, the property must be personally owned or rented — not held by a business or trust.

Sources: ontario.ca · registertovoteon.ca · amo.on.ca

Checked on 2026-09-26 · SPEAC findings are a gauge, not a final arbiter.

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