2026 Municipal Elections
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Nomination Period for Candidates:
- May 1, 2026 to August 18, 2026 (9:00am to 4:00pm, Mon-Fri, excl. holidays); and
- Nomination Day: Friday, August 21, 2026 (9:00am to 2:00pm)
Third Party Advertising Registration Period:
- May 1, 2026 to October 23, 2026 (9:00am to 4:00pm, Mon-Fri, excl. holidays)
“Lame Duck” Period (If Applicable):
Related to the Municipal Election – Section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 states that if less than 75% of incumbent councillors seek re-election, the Council for a municipality is restricted from passing any by-law that allocates spending of more than $50,000.00 or creates a liability for the municipality greater than $50,000. This is known as a “lame duck” council.
- August 21, 2026 at 2pm to November 14, 2026 at 11:59pm
Preliminary List of Electors Released to the Public:
- September 1, 2026
Voting Period for Electors:
- Advanced Voting Day: To be determined
- Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026 (voting closes at 8:00p.m.)
Term of New Council:
- November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030
Ending of Campaigns:
- Last date for any candidate and third party campaigning: December 31, 2026
- Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting Deadline: March 30, 2027 at 2:00pm
- Late Candidate and Third Party Financial Reporting (subject to $500 late filing fee): April 29, 2027 at 2:00pm