ELECTIONS

The term of Council is from November 15, 2022 until November 9, 2026.
The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.
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2026 Election Calendar
2026
Friday, May 1
- First day to file a nomination paper for the offices of Mayor, Councillor and School Board Trustee
- Once the nomination paper is filed with the Clerk, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign
- Preliminary spending limit provided to candidates
- Preliminary contribution limit provided to candidates running for Mayor and Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates)
- First day to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser
- A third party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the Clerk
- Preliminary spending limit provided to third party advertiser upon certification
Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m.
Deadline for candidates to:
- file a nomination
- withdraw a nomination
- change office
Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m. until November 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
"Lame Duck" Period (If applicable) Section 275 of the Municipal Act
Monday, August 24
- Last day for the Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers
Tuesday, September 1
- Voters’ List available to candidates
Thursday, October 1
- Final spending limits provided to candidates and registered third party advertisers
- Final self-contribution limit provided to candidates running for Reeve and Councillor (does not apply to School Board Trustee candidates)
Friday, October 23
- Last day to register as a third party advertiser
Monday, October 26
- Election Day
Sunday, November 15
- Term of New Council Begins
Thursday, December 31
- Election 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.
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2027 Election Calendar
2027
Tuesday, March 30 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the financial statement for period ending Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
Wednesday, June 30
- End of extended campaign period
Friday, September 24 at 2 p.m.
- Deadline for candidates and third party advertisers to file the supplementary financial statement (applies only to those who extended their campaign period)
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Municipal Election By-laws
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School Board Elections
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Clerk's Announcements
Candidates Information Session - April 2022
Notice of Nomination for Office - April 2022
Your Community Needs You - July 2022
Notice of Nomination for Office - August 2022
Accessibility Requirements Notice - August 2022
Uncertified List of Candidates - August 2022
Certified List of Candidates - August 19, 2022
Declaration of Acclamation to Office - August 22, 2022
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MMAH Announcements
Read about the rules guiding the 2022 municipal council and school board elections.
Find out how to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
2022 Candidates’ Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
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Certified List of Candidates
Mayor (1 to be Elected)
- Rod Ward, 12 Melody Lane, Katrine, P0A 1L0
- Website: https://www.4armour.ca/
Councillor (4 to be Elected)
- Rod Blakelock, 554 South Horn Lake Road, Burk's Falls P0A 1C0
- Jerry Brandt, 383 Wood Road, Burk's Falls, P0A 1C0
- Wendy Whitwell, 33 Cottage Court, Burk's Falls, P0A 1C0
- Dorothy Haggart-Davis, 53 Brown's Drive, Katrine, P0A 1L0
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Joint Compliance Audit Committee
The following individuals shall be appointed to serve as Committee members on the joint compliance audit Committee for the 2022 election period from December 1, 2022 to November 16, 2026.
John Finley (Chair)
Katharine England
Kathryn Whitehead
Barry Burton (Alternate)
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Financial Statements
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Get to Know Your Municipality
Find local services and programs including information about governance, property tax and elections. The below link will inform you on governance, how property taxes fund municipalities and provide you with election guides.
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Who can vote in a municipal election?
Anyone can vote in a municipal election who, on the day of the election, is:
- 18 years of age or older
- a Canadian citizen; and
- either a resident of the municipality or a property owner or tenant or the spouse or same sex partner of an owner or tenant in the municipality during a specified time just before the election.
Your name must be on the voters’ list in order for you to cast a ballot.
The voters’ list is prepared in several steps:
A preliminary list is created by Elections Ontario.
The preliminary list is sent to the municipal clerk after a by-election has been called or in advance of a regular election which occurs every 4 years. The clerk can correct any errors on the list, and the corrected list then becomes the voters’ list.
If you are not on the voters’ list, or if your information is incorrect (for example, you have moved and may be listed at a former address), you may apply to have your name added or your information corrected. This may be done until the close of voting on voting day in a regular election or by-election. You may have your name added to the voters’ list at the voting place. You may be asked to show identification to establish that you are eligible to vote. For more information about getting on the voters’ list, you should contact your municipal clerk.
Note: To ensure you are on the voters’ list for municipal and school board elections, you may visit Register to Vote.
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Who can be a candidate?
- Candidate must be a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
- a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
- not legally prohibited from voting; and
- not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
You will need to submit your nomination form and must pay a fee of $100 for a Councillor or $200 for Mayor to the municipal clerk.
When you think about candidates for federal or provincial elections, you usually think about the political party that each candidate represents. In municipal elections in Ontario, candidates are not elected to represent a political party.
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How Do I File My Nomination Papers?
The deadline for a candidate to file their nomination for municipal or school board office is Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Those who are satisfied that they meet the prescribed requirements, as set out in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and wish to campaign for office must first file a Nomination Paper with the Clerk of the Township of Armour. The form can be filed anytime between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls, Ontario.
A nomination fee must also be paid at this time, which can be made by cash, debit, certified cheque or money order payable to the "Township of Armour".
• $100.00 for Councillors and School Board Trustees
• $200.00 for Mayor
Note: If an agent is filing the Nomination Paper on behalf of a candidate, the candidate's declaration must be commissioned prior to the agent filing it with the Township.
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Am I on the Voters List?
To ensure you are on the voters’ list for municipal and school board elections, you may visit REGISTER TO VOTE!
https://vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home
Voter Registration
Use the above link to maintain your information for provincial, municipal, district social services administration board and school board elections in Ontario.
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Is there an Accessibility Plan?
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What is a Candidate to do Following the Election?
Campaign period ends Thursday, December 31, 2026.
Those who have campaigned for municipal office are required to file a complete and accurate financial statement, as per the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, by Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
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By 2 p.m., last day for candidates and registered third party advertisers to notify the clerk in writing that an application has been made to Superior Court of Justice to extend the time for filing their initial financial statement and auditor’s report. s.88.23(7), s.88.27(4).
• Note: Candidates who file financial statements and auditors reports in accordance with s.88.25(1) by 2 p.m. deadline are entitled to receive a refund of nomination filing fee.