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2026 Municipal Elections
NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR OFFICE
Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s. 32)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Laurentian Hills that nomination papers for the 2026 Municipal Elections may be filed in person or by an agent with the Clerk/Returning Officer or designate, by appointment, during regular business hours between May 1, 2026 and August 20, 2026, and between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Nomination Form must be accompanied by the prescribed filing fee: $200.00 for the Office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices. Payment may be made by cash, certified cheque, or money order.
Registration papers for Third Party Advertisers must be signed by a representative and may be filed in the Office of the Clerk in person or by an agent during regular business hours between May 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026. Registration papers must be certified by the Clerk before such entity becomes a Registered Third-Party Advertiser.
Municipal Office for which persons may be nominated:
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Mayor |
1 to be elected at large |
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Councillors |
4 to be elected by Ward |
School Boards for which persons may be nominated:
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Trustee, Renfrew County District School Board |
1 to be elected for the area of the Town of Laurentian Hills, the Town of Deep River and the United Township of Head Clara and Maria *Nomination Papers to be filed with the Town of Deep River Clerk |
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Trustee, Renfrew County Catholic District School Board |
1 to be elected for the area of the Town of Laurentian Hills, the Town of Deep River and the United Townships of Head Clara and Maria *Nomination Papers to be filed with the Town of Petawawa Clerk |
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Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario |
Un élu pour le secteur 1 qui comprend les comtés de Lanark et de Renfrew et le canton de South Algonquin *Nomination Papers to be filed with the Town of Petawawa Clerk. Les documents de candidature doivent être déposés auprès du greffier de la ville de Petawawa. |
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Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est |
Un élu pour le secteur 3 qui comprend le comté de Renfrew et le canton d’Algonquin Sud *Nomination Papers to be filed with the Town of Petawawa Clerk. Les documents de candidature doivent être déposés auprès du greffier de la ville de Petawawa |
For more information contact the Town’s Returning Officer, Sherry Batten or the municipal office at 613-584-3114. Dated this 23rd day of April, 2026.
KEY DATES - HERE
https://www.registertovoteon.ca/
Elections Ontario is responsible for preparing the preliminary list of electors for each municipality and school board in Ontario using the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario. The preliminary list aids in the preparation of the Voters’?List?in a municipal election. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) which formerly managed the voter’s list for municipal elections, no longer oversees this process.
The period for revisions done by the municipality to the Voters' List is from Tuesday, September 1, 2026 until the close of voting on Voting Day (Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 pm). If a person is not on the Voters' List or wishes to amend their information, he or she must complete the "Application to Amend Voters' List", Form EL 15 to request an amendment to the Voters' List by the Returning Officer or Deputy Returning Officer at the municipality.
The municipal Returning Officer or Deputy Returning Officer shall require proof of identification as prescribed. For a list of the acceptable documents for voter identification please visit the Elections Ontario webpage at ID to Update, Add, Remove Voter Information. Your name and address can then be added or amended on the Voters' List and a Voter Information Letter (VIL) can be issued by the Returning Officer or Deputy Returning Officer.
INFORMATION FOR VOTERS - HERE
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISERS
Registration papers for Third Party Advertisers must be signed by a representative and may be filed in the Office of the Clerk in person or by an agent during regular business hours between May 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026. Registration papers must be certified by the Clerk before such entity becomes a Registered Third Party Advertiser. There is no registration fee.
Third Party Advertisers Guide https://www.ontario.ca/document/2026-third-party-advertisers-guide
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES - HERE
So You Want to Run For Council: Candidate Information Sessions
Learn more about municipal powers, roles and responsibilities, the impact on family life, and more at these workshops! Three to choose from, including a virtual option. This municipally-sponsored event is free to attend. Register HERE
2026 Municipal and School Board Elections
The Town of Laurentian Hills 2026 Municipal Elections are to elect a Mayor (at large), 4 Ward Councillors and School Board Trustees.
Town of Laurentian Hills, 2026 Municipal Election nomination forms may be filed in person with the Clerk/Returning Officer or designate, by appointment, during regular business hours between May 1, 2026 and August 20, 2026, and between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026.
The Town of Laurentian Hills Election Format: The 2026 Municipal Election format will be the traditional paper ballot. Advance Voting Day information to be announced.
The Nomination Form must be accompanied by the prescribed filing fee: $200.00 for the Office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices. Payment may be made by cash, certified cheque, or money order.
Form 1 Nomination Papers - HERE
2026 Candidates Guide https://www.ontario.ca/document/2026-candidates-guide-ontario-municipal-council-and-school-board-elections/nominations
So You Want To Run For Council - Poster
SCHOOL SUPPORT DESIGNATION - HERE
For direction of School Support click HERE
LINKS and RESOURCES
- Municipal Elections Basics - HERE
- Register to Vote - HERE
- Check/Update School Support Designation - HERE
