Council

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

Notice of Zoning By-Law Amendment Application & Public Meeting

The Township is providing notice of Zoning By-Law Amendment applications and an associated public meeting for the following properties:

• 19 & 58 Seamans Lane, Part Lot 19, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Blythfield

• 11728 Lanark Road, Part of Lots 11 and 12, Concession 9, Geographic Township of Bagot

Public Meeting: Thursday, February 12th at 3:00 PM

Please refer to the formal notice for additional details, including meeting location and participation information, which can be found on the Public Meetings and Notices webpage:
Public Meetings and Notices | Township of Greater Madawaska

Come hear from local health partners, learn about advocacy for a new Health & Wellness Hub, and share what services and supports you’d like to see in our community.

Who You’ll Hear From:

• County of Renfrew Paramedic Service
• GM 55+ Seniors Active Living Centre
• Calabogie & Area Home Support
• Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation

All welcome - Light refreshments - Bring a friend, tell a neighbour — and help shape what comes next for our community!

December 3, 2025, 6pm-8pm at the Griffith & Matawatchan Rec Centre, 25991B Hwy 41, Griffith

December 10, 2025, 6pm-8pm at the Calabogie Community Hall, 574 Mill St, Calabogie

NOTICE of SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING and BUDGET DELIBERATIONS

PURPOSE: 2026 Budget

The 2026 Draft Budget Presentation will take place at the Regular Council Meeting on November 20, 2025 at 3:00pm in the Council Chambers.

The 2026 Budget Deliberation will take place at a Special Council Meeting on December 11, 2025 at 1:30pm in the Council Chambers.

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Greater Madawaska intends to consider passing a by-law to adopt the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets in accordance with section 290 of the Municipal Act, 2001, at the Regular Council Meeting on December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm in Council Chambers.

The Agendas will be made available on the Township's Meeting and Information Portal.

The Meetings will be available on the Township's YouTube channel. Every attempt is made for meetings to be Livestreamed, however in the event that Livestream is not available the meeting recording will be made available on the YouTube channel within a week.