2026 Municipal & School Board Elections

Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. The length of term for municipal elected officials is four years. The current term started in 2022 and ends in 2026. 

In municipal elections in Ontario, unlike other levels of government, candidates are not elected to represent a political party. 

Eligible voters for municipal elections must be: 

• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
• A resident OR a property owner or tenant OR the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality

Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:

• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old 
• A resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant
• Not legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

Nominations for the 2026 municipal election opens on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Candidates are required to make an appointment with the Clerk to file their nomination and 25 endorsement signatures as well as pay the applicable fee of $200 (for Head of Council) and $100 (for Council).  Payment of nomination fee can only be accepted by Cash, Certified Cheque, or Debit Transaction.

The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 26, 2026. 

2026 Candidate Information
LEAD WHERE YOU LIVE - Association of Municipalities of Ontario 
The Ontario Municipal Councillor’s Guide
Municipal Act, 2001

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Questions?

Contact the Clerk's Office by telephone at 705-752-2740 or by email at:
Kari Hanselman, Clerk
Kim Rose, Deputy Clerk