Elections

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/

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, 8:00 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. 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).

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).

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Nomination day *nomination period ends

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.

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).

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 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) s.88.6(7), s.88.6(15).

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.

Voting day

Online voting will continue throughout the day and close at 8:00 p.m. 

On-site voting at City Hall available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Declaration of results

As soon as possible, the Clerk shall declare the results and advise the public. s.(4),(4.1).

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 December 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

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.

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).