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2026 Election Key Dates

2026 Election Key Dates

Get ready for the 2026 Election! See all the important dates you need to know right here.

Date Description
Present until August 12, 2026

Voter Registration

Individuals may confirm, update, or add their information to the municipal and provincial voters lists online at: https://www.registertovoteon.ca/   

Friday May 1, 2026

Nomination Period Begins

Candidates may begin filing nomination forms starting Friday, May 1, 2026, and may continue to file on any business day thereafter until Nomination Day (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). On Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, nomination forms may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

 

Friday May 1, 2026

Third Party Advertisers Registration Period Begins

Individuals, corporations, or trade unions may file the prescribed form with the Clerk to become a registered third-party advertiser. Restrictions apply regarding who is eligible to register.

Friday May 1, 2026

Campaign Period Begins

The campaign period begins when a candidate files their nomination form and ends on December 31, 2026.

Alternative time periods apply if the candidate withdraws their nomination, the Clerk rejects the nomination, or the candidate extends their campaign to eliminate a deficit.

August 2026

Elections Ontario to Delivery the Preliminary List of Electors

Elections Ontario to Deliver the Preliminary List of Electors

Friday August 21, 2026

Nomination Day - End of Nomination Period 

The last day to file a nomination. On this date, nomination forms may only be submitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The last day for a candidate to withdraw their nomination is by filing a written notice with the Clerk no later than 2:00 p.m.

Monday August 24, 2026

Certification Day

The Clerk shall examine all filed nomination forms prior to 4:00 p.m. and, if satisfied, certify the nominations. By 4:00 p.m., the Clerk shall also declare any candidate(s) elected by acclamation.

Tuesday September 1, 2026

Voters' List

The Clerk shall make the Voters’ List available to eligible individuals upon written request.

Tuesday September 1, 2026

Revisions to the Voters' List 

Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until the close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information; amendments can also be made at polling locations.

Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person.

Tuesday October 13, 2026

Internet and Telephone Voting Begins

Individuals will have the opportunity to vote via telephone and online from October 13, 2026, until 8:00PM on October 26, 2026. Details will be received via Voter Notification Cards received in the mail.

Monday October 26, 2026

Voting Day

Individuals will have the opportunity to vote via telephone and online until 8:00PM. Details will be received via Voter Notification Cards received in the mail.

Tuesday October 27, 2026

Declaration of Results

As soon as possible, the Clerk shall declare the results and advise the public.

Sunday November 15, 2026

New Term of Office Commences

Elected members must take the oath of office before assuming their seat. The inaugural meeting of Council will be held on November 18, 2026, at Council Chambers. 

Thursday December 31, 2026

Campaign Period Ends

Last day for candidates and registered third-party advertisers to provide written notice of a deficit and the continuation of their campaign period.

Tuesday March 30, 2027

Financial Statement Filing Date

By 2:00 p.m., last day for candidates and registered third party advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditor's reports.

 

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