Check your information in advance! Visit Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration Service to confirm, update, or add your information for the upcoming municipal election.
The voting period will run from October 21 to October 26, 2026. You may vote online at any time from October 21 at 9:00 a.m. until October 26 at 8:00 p.m. An Voter Help Centre will be available at the Deguire Community Hall at the J.-R.-Brisson Complex, located at 758 Brébeuf Street.
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Become a candidate
Nominations for the positions of Mayor (1) and Councillor (4) will be accepted by the Clerk of the Municipality of Casselman at any time during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), beginning Friday, May 1, 2026. The deadline to file nominations is Nomination Day, Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Please note that electronic submissions will not be accepted. While booking an appointment with the Clerk or their designate is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended to ensure prompt service.
Candidates must provide the following documents to the Clerk:
- A completed Nomination Paper (Form 1);
- Valid proof of identity (for example, a driver’s licence);
- A fee of $200 for the office of Mayor or $100 for the office of Councillor.
Note: Nomination fees will be refunded if the campaign financial statement is filed by the prescribed deadline.
A person is eligible to be a candidate if they are:
- A resident of the Municipality of Casselman;
- A Canadian citizen;
- At least 18 years of age; and
- Not prohibited from voting.
A candidate must not be:
- An inmate of a correctional institution or penitentiary serving a sentence of imprisonment;
- A member of municipal staff, unless they take an unpaid leave of absence during the campaign period and resign if elected. Exceptions apply to volunteer firefighters;
- A corporation, a judge of any court, a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator, or a Member of the House of Commons;
- A person convicted of an offence under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 related to corrupt practices. Other restrictions may apply.
For detailed information on filing a nomination for municipal elections, we recommend consulting the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Candidate’s Guide, available at the bottom of the page. In addition, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) occasionally offers information sessions and training related to the roles of Council members and for interested candidates.
Important Dates
| May 1, 2026 | Nomination and registration periods begin for the Offices of Mayor (1), Councillor (4), and School Board Trustee until August 21 at 2:00 p.m. and as Registered Third Party until October 23 |
| August 21, 2026 | Deadline for candidates to file a nomination (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) or withdraw a nomination (before 2:00 p.m.) |
| August 24, 2026 |
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| September 1, 2026 |
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| September 26, 2026 | First day to post election campaign signs (must adhere to the 2023-57 Sign By-law) - 30 days prior to the municipal election-voting day. |
| September 20 to 30, 2026 | Interim list of changes to Voters' List provided to certified candidates by request and revisions continue |
| September 30, 2026 | Last day to provide to Certified Candidates:
Last day to provide to Registered Third Parties:
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| October 1, 2026 | Last day for Council to establish a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 term of office |
| October 23, 2026 | Last day to register as a third party advertiser |
| October 21 to 26, 2026 | Election Period (beginning October 21 at 9:00 a.m. and ending October 26 at 8:00 p.m.) |
| October 26, 2026 | Election Day (Until 8 p.m.). Online and at the Deguire Community Hall at the J.R. Brisson Complex, 758 Brébeuf. |
| October 26, 2026 | Announcement of the results at the Paul-Émile Lévesque Centre, 756 Brébeuf Street (after 8:00 p.m.). |
| October 27, 2026 | Declare as soon as possible the results and provide information to the public on the number of votes, declined and rejected ballots |
| November 15, 2026 | New term of office commences until November 14, 2030 |
| November 17, 2026 | Inaugural Meeting |
| December 31, 2026 | End of election campaign period for candidates and registered third parties |
| March 30, 2027 | Deadline for candidates and registered third parties to file their initial financial statements and auditor’s reports (by 2:00 p.m.) |
Some dates have yet to be determined and will be added to the table, including those for the candidate information session and the mailing of voter information letters.
Joint Compliance Audit Committee
A Compliance Audit Committee must be appointed by the Municipality by October 1, 2026.
Role
Each municipality and each school board must appoint a Compliance Audit Committee. All candidates and third party advertisers must file a financial statement setting out their contributions and expenses.
If you are eligible to vote and have reasonable grounds to believe that a candidate or a third party advertiser has contravened the election financing rules, you may request a compliance audit of the candidate’s or third party’s finances. You must submit your request in writing and state the reasons why you believe the candidate or third party has not complied with the rules.
A request for a compliance audit must be submitted to the municipal clerk within 90 days following the filing deadline for the campaign financial statement.
Third Party Advertisers
Third party advertising refers to advertisements or other materials that support, promote or
oppose a candidate, or support, promote or oppose a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the
ballot. The meaning of “third party” in this context means a person or entity who is not a
candidate.
Third party advertising is separate from any candidate’s campaign, and must be done
independently from a candidate. Any advertisements or materials that are made and distributed
by a candidate, or under a candidate’s direction, are part of the candidate’s campaign.
Third party advertising is a way for those outside of the candidate’s campaign to express support
of or opposition to candidates (or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question on the ballot) and to try to
persuade voters to vote a certain way.
A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any broadcast, print, electronic or other
medium that promotes, supports or opposes a candidate, or a “yes” or “no” answer to a question
on the ballot. Advertisement includes traditional ads as well as materials such as brochures or
signs.
More details available in the Third Party Advertisers's Guide.
School Support Designation
When reviewing your voter information through Elections Ontario’s Register of Electors, if you notice that your school support designation is incorrect, please visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website to make the change. Requests must be submitted by June 1, 2026, in order to ensure that you are correctly listed on the Preliminary List of Electors for the October 26, 2026 municipal and school board elections.