Queen’s University is committed to supporting the election process. We recognize that it is important that residents have the opportunity to meet candidates for office in their area, and that candidates meet with the residents.
In Community Housing (An Clachan & John Orr Tower)
Community Housing recognizes that our West Campus properties, An Clachan and John Orr Tower, fall under the Residential Tenancies Act, and political canvassers are welcome to book appointments through our office to have staff provide reasonable access between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. for campaigning, as per both the RTA and Municipal Elections Act.
Please advise our office of your intended schedule in advance by emailing community.housing@queensu.ca with at least one-weeks’ notice. Access instructions will be provided.
Entry by canvassers
28 No landlord shall restrict reasonable access to a residential complex by candidates for election to any office at the federal, provincial or municipal level, or their authorized representatives, if they are seeking access for the purpose of canvassing or distributing election material. 2006, c. 17, s. 28. Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 20
The Election Campaign - Access to residential premises
88.1 No person who is in control of an apartment building, condominium building, non-profit housing cooperative or gated community may prevent a candidate or his or her representative from campaigning between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the doors to the apartments, units or houses, as the case may be. 2016, c. 15, s. 46. Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32