Important Dates

Election day is Monday, October 26, 2026.

DATES	EVENT
Current until October 26, 2026	Revisions to the Voter Information 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 5:30 p.m.). On Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, nomination forms may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b) Third Party Advertiser 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. s.88.6(7)
Friday, May 1, 2026, to Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.	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. s.88.24(1),(2)
Monday, June 1, 2026	Final day for voters to update school support information with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
August 2026	Elections Ontario to deliver the Preliminary List of Electors
Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.	Nomination Day *Nomination Period ends on 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. s.33(4)(b) 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. s.36
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 s.35(1),(2) By 4:00 p.m., the Clerk shall also declare any candidate(s) elected by acclamation. s.37(1)
Friday, October 23, 2026	Close of Third Party Advertiser Registration Period Last day for a third party advertiser to file a notice of registration, or withdraw their registration, during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) s.88.6(7), s.88.6(15)
Tuesday, September 1, 2026	Voters' List The Clerk shall make the voters’ list available to eligible individuals upon written request. S.23(2),(3),(4) Revisions to the Voters’ List Individuals may apply to the Clerk’s Office until close of voting on October 26, 2026, to have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or to update their information. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person. s.24, 25
Monday, October 26, 2026	Voting Day Voting opportunities will be available between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026	Declaration of Results as soon as possible, the Clerk shall declare the results and advise the public. s.(4),(4.1)
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 the MCC. The time will be confirmed at a later date.
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. s.88.24(2), s.88.28
Tuesday, March 30, 2027	Filing Date By 2:00 p.m., last day for candidates and registered third party advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditors reports. s.88.30(1)