Municipal Election

 Eligible voters for municipal elections must meet the the following criteria: 

• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
• A resident in North Glengarry (including property renters)
• A property owner in North Glengarry
• A spouse of an owner or tenant in North Glengarry

Elections Ontario is responsible for maintaining the Permanent Register of Electors for Ontario, commonly known as the Voters' List. To vote in an upcoming Municipal Election, you must be on the Voters' List. You can confirm, update or add your information through Election Ontario. Your name must be on the Voters' List to cast a ballot on election day. 

REGISTER TO VOTE HERE

On voting day, electors must bring a piece of identification to the voting station to receive a ballot. the identification must show your name and address, photo ID is not required.

Voting will take place in a designated location in North Glengarry. Advanced voting dates will begin on October 19, 2026. 

During advanced voting days, voters can attend the Township office located at 3720 County Road 34, Alexandria, if they require assistance with voting or to register to vote.

On election day, a Voter Help Centre will be set up at a location to be determined from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Find out who is eligible to vote, how to vote and how you can support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections using the 2026 Voter's Guide here.

Unlike other levels of government, municipal election candidates are not elected to represent a political party. 

Eligible candidates for municipal elections must be:

• A Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old 
• A resident of North Glengarry, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in North Glengarry or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant

You cannot be a candidate if you are:

• A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institute.
• A corporation.
• A person acting as an executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity.
• A person who ceases to be a Canadian citizen.
• A person who is not a resident, the owner or tenant of land or the spouse of an owner or tenant of land in the municipality.
• An employee of the municipality or local board unless he or she takes an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day the employee is nominated and resigns if elected to the office.
• A person who is not an employee of the municipality but who is the Clerk, Treasurer, Integrity Commissioner, Auditor General, Ombudsman or registrar referred to in section 223.11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 or an investigator referred to in subsection 239.2 91 of the municipality, or a person who is not an employee of the municipality but who holds an administrative position of the municipality.
• A judge of any court; a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario or the Senate or House of Commons of Canada.
• A public servant within the meaning of the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006.
• A federal employee within the meaning of the Public Service Employment Act.
• A person who is prohibited from voting in a municipal election according to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or the Municipal Act, 2001.
• A person who has violated financial requirements for filing financial information in the previous election.
• A person who has been convicted of a corrupt practice under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada) in connection with an act or omission that relates to an election to which the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 applies.

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please consult the North Glengarry Candidate Information Guide. You can also view the Ontario Municipal Election Guide. 

If you are interested in running in the 2026 Municipal Election, there are additional training resources available:

• AMCTO Training - Learn more here.
• Association of Municipalities Training - Learn more here.

The Government of Ontario also has resources available for Municipal Elections, which can be found here.

Find out how to register as a third-party advertiser in Ontario municipal council and school board elections and the rules you must follow under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 here.

Other Important Information

2026 Elections Policies and Procedures

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2026 Candidates' guide - Ontario Municipal council and School Board Elections 

Nominations open Friday, May 1, 2026 and close on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

To file a nomination, candidates will be required to complete all nomination forms and pay a nomination fee.

To file a nomination, candidates must book an appointment with the Deputy Clerk. Please contact deputyclerk@northglengarry.ca to book your appointment. Please bring one (1) piece of government issued photo identification with you to your appointment. 

Once you have submitted your nomination, your name as a candidate will be posted on our website.

Candidates may not begin campaigning until nomination papers have been officially filed.

The following nomination forms must be completed:

• Nomination Paper (Form 1)
• Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2)
• Declaration of Qualifications
• Consent to Release Personal Information
  
  
  
• Nomination Paper (Form 1) (French)
• Endorsement of Nomination (French)

Eligible candidates for School Board Trustee positions must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Canadian citizen
• Reside in the school board’s area of jurisdiction OR be an owner or tenant of land there (or the spouse of such person)
• Not be legally prohibited from voting
• Not be disqualified by any other legislation   

For Catholic boards, you must also:

• • Be Roman Catholic
  • Be listed as a separate school supporter for school board purposes

Nominations open Friday, May 1, 2026 and close on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

To file a nomination, candidates will be required to complete all nomination forms and pay a nomination fee.

To file a nomination, candidates must book an appointment with the Deputy Clerk. Please contact deputyclerk@northglengarry.ca to book your appointment. Please bring one (1) piece of government issued photo identification with you to your appointment. 

Once you have submitted your nomination, your name as a candidate will be posted on our website.

Candidates may not begin campaigning until nomination papers have been officially filed.

The following nomination forms must be completed:

• Nomination Paper (Form 1)
• Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2)
• Declaration of Qualifications
• Consent to Release Personal Information 

Each school board jurisdiction has a designated municipality for receiving nominations. This means, you must file your nomination with the Clerk of the designated municipality, not necessarily your home municipality.

To run for a school board trustee position in North Glengarry’s geographic jurisdiction, you will need to file your nomination with the following offices:

• English Public (UCDSB) : Township of South Stormont
  • 2 Milles Roches Rd, Long sault On www.southstormont.ca

• English Separate (CDSBEO) : City of Cornwall
  • 360 Pitt St, Cornwall On www.cornwall.ca

• French Public (CEPEO): City of Cornwall
  • 360 Pitt St, Cornwall On www.cornwall.ca

• French Separate (CSDCEO) : Township of North Glengarry
  • 3720 County Rd 34, Alexandria On