Council

June 2026 Council Highlights

Full Agendas, Minutes, and Reports are available on our Meetings and Information Portal.

https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/

Missed a meeting? Most Council meeting recordings are available on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@townshipofgreatermadawaska7558

The Unofficial Candidates List for the 2026 Municipal Election has been updated, as of 1:00pm June 26, 2026, and is available on the Election page of the website. 

View the 2026 Municipal Election webpage for full election details.

The Unofficial Candidates List for the 2026 Municipal Election has been updated, as of June 19, 2026, and is available on the Election page of the website. 

View the 2026 Municipal Election webpage for full election details.

Council Highlights April 2026

Full Agendas, Minutes, and Reports are available on our Meetings and Information Portal.

https://greatermadawaska.civicweb.net/Portal/

Missed a meeting? Most Council meeting recordings are available on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@townshipofgreatermadawaska7558

Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Greater Madawaska; that nominations papers for the 2026 Municipal Election may be filed with the Clerk or designate, by appointment, during regular business hours between May 1, 2026, and August 20, 2026, and between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Registration papers for Third Party Advertisers must be signed by a representative and may be filed with the Clerk or designate, by appointment, 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.

Positions for which a person may file a Nomination for Office are as follows:

Mayor                                    (1)      

Councillor          Ward 1  (2)

Councillor          Ward 2  (1)

Councillor          Ward 3  (1)

School Board Trustees:

• Renfrew County District School Board
• Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
• Conseil des écoles Publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (Eastern Ontario French-Language Public School Board
• Conseil des écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est (Eastern Ontario French-Language Catholic School Board)

Nomination papers for School Board Trustees are to be filed with the appropriate Municipal Clerk.

In the event there are an insufficient number of certified candidates to fill all positions available, nominations will be reopened for the vacant positions only on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm and such additional nominations, if required, must be filed with the Clerk.

For further information, contact the Clerk.

Robin Emon, Clerk

(613) 752-2229

clerk@greatermadawaska.com

https://www.greatermadawaska.com/township/elections/

Free Candidate Information Sessions will be April 23 & 24, 2026 with in-person and virtual options.

Key speaker is Nigel Bellchamber who will review his experience in municipal government and provide what you need to know if you're interested in running for Council.

Registration is free and can be done by phone, email, or using this link:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/town-of-arnprior-96983645353

Additional information about the upcoming municipal election can be found on our website:

https://www.greatermadawaska.com/township/elections/

Are you considering running for Council?

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is offering free online sessions designed to equip you with the tools, resilience, and confidence to be a successful community advocate.

Sessions are available for:

• those considering re-election (starts February 19)
• first-time candidates (starts March 10)
• young people (18+) considering running for office (starts February 18)

More information is available on our website: https://www.greatermadawaska.com/township/elections/

Full program details, dates, and free registration is available on the AMO website: https://www.amo.on.ca/amo-education-workshops