The District of West Vancouver has published its Notice of List of Registered Electors ahead of the 2026 municipal election.
According to the news release, the district uses the Province of British Columbia Voters List as its list of registered electors. Residents whose names are not on the current list can register at an advance voting opportunity or on general voting day, October 17, 2026, by completing an Application for Registration form and providing two pieces of appropriate identification. Registration in advance of the election is not required.
According to the news release, a copy of the list will be available for public inspection at the District of West Vancouver Legislative Services Department from September 1, 2026 until the close of general voting on October 17, 2026. Inspections can be made during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Before inspecting the list, a person must sign a statement agreeing not to inspect or use the information except for election purposes, in accordance with the Local Government Act.
Electors may request that their address or other personal information be omitted or obscured on the list to protect their privacy or security. Written requests must be received by the Chief Election Officer at the District of West Vancouver by 4 p.m. on August 25, 2026.
According to the news release, an objection to the registration of a person whose name appears on the list may be made in accordance with the Local Government Act until 4 p.m. on September 11, 2026. Objections must be made in writing by a person entitled to be registered as an elector of the district, and can only be made on the basis that the person named has died or is not qualified to be registered as an elector of the District of West Vancouver.
The notice also outlines qualifications for resident and non-resident property electors. Further information is available at election.westvancouver.ca or by contacting election@westvancouver.ca or 604-925-7004. The notice is signed by Mark Brown, Chief Election Officer.
