Elections

Several Free Candidate Information Session are available to choose from for anyone considering running for Council.

SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR COUNCIL? Join other potential Candidates from surrounding Municipalities for an informative session with Nigel Bellchamber. These FREE sessions will be held April 23 & 24, 2026, with in-person and virtual options available.

Register by Email to Admaston Bromley or by phone 613-432-2885 or Online at Eventbrite

In-person options:
April 23, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm, Eganville Arena, 178 Jane St, Eganville
April 23, 2026, 7:00pm-9:30pm, Murray Yantha Community Center (McNab Braeside), 2473 Russet Dr, Arnprior
April 24, 2026, 2:00pm-4:30pm, Petawawa Civic Centre, 16 Civic Centre Rd, Petawawa

Virtual Option:
April 24, 2026 2:00pm-4:30pm, Zoom

Each session will cover the same information:

• The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Municipal Powers
• The impacts on family life
• Council‘s roles and responsibilities
• Personal responsibility 
• The public’s role in local government
• The difference between governance and administration
• ...and much more!

FREE online programs are also offered by The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) designed to equip you with the tools, resilience, and confidence to be a successful community advocate.

The program consists of two streams:
Stream 1 is for those considering re-election (starts February 19, 2026)
Stream 2 is for First-Time Candidates (starts March 10, 2026)

Program details, dates, and free registration is all available on  AMO's Website.

Each stream includes four sessions (you can register for the full series or individual sessions):

• Session 1: Finding Your Why – Leading with Purpose and Authenticity
• Session 2: Praise Your Rivals – Managing Conflict and Building Effective Relationships
• Session 3: What Matters Most – Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Session 4: Building Your Movement – Turning Values into Action

What you’ll gain by attending these sessions:

• Clarity of Purpose: reconnect with your values and what drives you to serve
• Resilience in Conflict: handle tough situations with skill and confidence
• Personal Wellbeing: prevent burnout and create sustainable leadership practices
• Stronger Communication: inspire trust and mobilize authentic community support
• Practical Tools & Resources: customized workbooks, scripts, and templates you can use immediately
• Peer Connection: build relationships with others also preparing to run in 2026

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is also offering a free online (zoom) series of sessions for young people thinking about running for municipal office. The series includes three informative sessions that will provide insights and strategies to build your understanding and confidence around how to become a candidate and running a campaign.

Program details, dates, and free registration is all available on  AMO's Website.

Sessions start February 18, 2026.

These session will give you firsthand insight into:

• What to expect running as a candidate and as young person 
• Critical strategies for successfully campaigning for municipal office
• Understand what it takes to become a candidate
• Strategies for engagement including communication
• And more!

The nomination period for candidates is May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026 at 2:00pm

You 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;
• be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
• not be legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
• complete Nomination Paper - Form 1 and Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2 and you must pay a fee of $100 Councillor or $200 for Mayor

Nomination Forms must be submitted by appointment with the Township Clerk. 

Other forms and information can be found in the comprehensive 2022 Candidates Guide. 
The 2026 Candidates Guide will be added soon.

The Association of Ontario Municipalities is also a great resource for prospective candidates. AMO has a number of resources on how local government works and what it is like to serve on a municipal council.

Are you eligible to vote?

You can vote if you are:

• a Canadian citizen; and

• at least 18 years old; and

• a resident in the Township of Greater Madawaska or you own/rent property in the Township of Greater Madawaska or your spouse owns/rents property in the Township of Greater Madawaska; and

• are not prohibited from voting under any law.

You may only vote once in the Township of Greater Madawaska election regardless of how many properties you own/rent within the Township.

Are you on the voters' list?

Confirm that you are on the Voters' List by using the Election Ontario Register to Vote website!

Is your School Support Designation correct?

Property owners and tenants should review and update their school support designation using the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website by June 1, 2026. This will ensure that your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the municipal election.

You are not required to make a designation, however you do have the option to choose which school board you support. If you don’t make a choice, your support will default to the English-Public school board. 

Voters Guide

The 2022 Voters Guide is a great source of information for Voters.

The 2026 Voters' Guide will be soon.

Voting Method

Voting in the 2026 Township of Greater Madawaska Election will be by telephone or internet. There will be no paper ballots. This method of voting allows voters the convenience and flexibility of voting from their own home or office. Voter Help Centers will be available for those without access to a computer, internet, or phone.

All eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter by mail.

VOTE by INTERNET

[Link to be added prior to voting period]

VOTE by TELEPHONE

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Voter Information Letter

All eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter by mail. This sealed envelope will contain:

• a Personal Identification Number (PIN), 
• instructions on how to vote using the internet or telephone voting system, 
• a telephone access number and internet address for voting, 
• dates and hours of voting, and 
• locations and phone numbers of the Voter Help Centers.

Should a voter receive more than one Voter Information Letter they must return the other letter(s) to the Township of Greater Madawaska Municipal Office at 19 Parnell St, Calabogie, Ontario, K0J1H0.

Voter Assistance Centres

Assistance will be available for:

• submitting your vote

• adding eligible voters who are not currently on the list

• verifying and/or correcting information

• providing a new Voter Information Letter or PIN if these were lost or never received

The proper identification and information must be provided to the election official to receive assistance.

Satisfactory identification includes:

1. An Ontario driver's license.
2. An Ontario Health Card (photo card).
3. An Ontario Photo Card.
4. An Ontario motor vehicle permit (vehicle portion).
5. A cancelled personalized cheque.
6. A mortgage statement, lease or rental agreement relating to property in Ontario.
7. An insurance policy or insurance statement.
8. A loan agreement or other financial agreement with a financial institution.
9. A document issued or certified by a court in Ontario.
10. Any other document from the government of Canada, Ontario or a municipality in Ontario or from an agency of such a government.
11. Any document from a Band Council in Ontario established under the Indian Act (Canada).
12. An income tax assessment notice.
13. A Child Tax Benefit Statement.
14. A Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E.
15. A Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS).
16. A Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P).
17. A Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contributions.
18. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Works.
19. A Statement of Direct Deposit for Ontario Disability Support Program.
20. A Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007.
21. A property tax assessment.
22. A credit card statement, bank account statement, or RRSP, RRIF, RHOSP or T5 statement.
23. A CNIB Card or a card from another registered charitable organization that provides services to persons with disabilities.
24. A hospital card or record.
25. A document showing campus residence, issued by the office or officials responsible for student residence at a post-secondary institution.
26. A document showing residence at a long-term care home under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, issued by the Administrator for the home.
27. A utility bill for hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV or a bill from a public utilities commission.
28. A cheque stub, T4 statement or pay receipt issued by an employer.
29. A transcript or report card from a post-secondary school.

Positions Available

1 Mayor

2 Councillors Ward 1

1 Councillor Ward 2

1 Councillor Ward 3

How to become a Candidate

The nomination period for candidates is May 1, 2026 to August 21, 2026 at 2:00pm

You 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;
• be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old;
• not be legally prohibited from voting; and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
• complete Nomination Paper - Form 1 and Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2 and you must pay a fee of $100 Councillor or $200 for Mayor

Nomination Forms must be submitted by appointment. Contact the Township Clerk to make an appointment ensuring staff availability for form acceptance and review.

Other forms and information can be found in the comprehensive 2022 Candidates Guide. The 2026 Candidates Guide will be added soon.

The Association of Ontario Municipalities is also a great resource for prospective candidates. AMO has a number of resources on how local government works and what it is like to serve on a municipal council.

Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, Sched.

Elections Ontario

Association of Ontario Municipalities

2022 Candidates Guide

2022 Voters Guide

2022 Third Party Advertisers Guide

By-law 49-2013 The By-law regulating the placement and erection of signs and advertising upon or adjacent to municipal roads.

Township of Greater Madawaska Ward Map

Ward 1 Township of Greater Madawaska Map

Ward 2 Township of Greater Madawaska Map

Ward 3 Township of Greater Madawaska Map

The Township of Greater Madawaska strives to be fully accessible to all candidates and electors with disabilities pursuant to the Township of Greater Madawaska Accessibility Policy.

All electors may vote with the assistance of a support person or election official that has taken the appropriate oath.

The 2022 Election Accessibility Plan addressed specific accessibility requirements in relation to the 2022 Municipal Election.

The 2026 Election Accessibility Plan will be available soon.

Third Party Advertisers Guide

2022 Third Party Advertisers Guide

The 2026 Third Party Advertisers Guide will be posted soon.

Financial Statements - Third Party Advertisers

The Township of Greater Madawaska is required to make Third Party Advertisers' Financial Statements available for viewing by the public on a website or in another electronic format in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Section 88.29 of the Municipal Elections Act requires a Third Party Advertiser to file the required statement in accordance with the Act, reflecting the registered third party's campaign finances for the 2026 municipal and school board election

Third Party Advertisers

none at this time