The nomination period opens Monday, May 1, 2026, and closes Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Steps to Register:

1. Get Your Package: Nomination Forms can be found below. 
   If you are unable to access the forms online, please contact the Clerk’s Office to arrange for an alternative format or a printed copy.
2. Book an Appointment: All nominations must be filed in person. Please contact the Clerk’s Office to schedule your appointment (during regular business hours).

What to Bring to Your Appointment:
Please ensure you have the following ready to complete your registration:

1. Completed Nomination Paper: Ensure all sections are filled out.
   • For Municipal Election: Please complete Forms 1, 2 (Endorsement of Nomination with 25 signatures) & Declaration of Qualifications - Council Member;
   • For School Board Trustee: Please complete Forms 1, 2 (Endorsement of Nomination with 25 signatures) & Declaration of Qualifications - School Board Trustee Candidate.
2. Valid Identification: You must provide proof of identity and your qualifying Elliot Lake address. You may bring: One piece of ID showing your name, signature, and address; OR Two pieces of ID (one showing name and address, the other showing name and signature).
3. Filing Fee: (Filing fees must be paid by cash, certified cheque, debit card, or money order, made payable to the Corporation of the City of Elliot Lake)
   Mayor: $200
   Councillor/School Board Trustee: $100 
   Note: Fees are refundable if your financial statements and auditor’s report are filed by March 31, 2027.

NOTE: Once nomination papers have been filed, a candidate's campaign period begins and the candidate is officially able to begin campaigning for office and incurring campaign expenses. No money can be raised or spent in regard to a campaign until nomination papers have been filed.

As of May 1, 2026, individuals may register as third party advertisers for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

As registrations are filed with the Clerk's Office, a list of Registered Third Party Advertisers, including their approved contact information, will be published and updated below.

The registration period for third party advertisers for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is May 1, 2026, to October 23, 2026.

Registration must be filed in person at the Clerk's Office:
45 Hillside Drive North, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 1X5
Appointments are required.

Registrants must bring a completed Form 7 - Notice of Registration - Third Party Advertiser

Important: Third party advertisers may not spend money, accept contributions, or begin advertising until the Clerk has certified their registration.

Eligibility

You are eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:

• An individual who is normally resident in Ontario;
• A corporation that carries on business in Ontario; or
• A trade union that holds bargaining rights for employees in Ontario.

You are not eligible to register as a third party advertiser if you are:

• A candidate whose nomination has been filed under section 33 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996;
• A federal political party registered under the Canada Elections Act, or any federal constituency association or registered candidate endorsed by that party;
• A provincial political party, constituency association, registered candidate, or leadership contestant registered under the Election Finances Act; or
• The Crown in right of Canada or Ontario, a municipality, or a local board.

Advertisement Requirements

Third party advertisers must clearly identify themselves and provide mandatory information on all advertising from May 1, 2026, until the close of voting on October 26, 2026.

All third party advertisements must include:

• Name of the registered third party advertiser;
• Municipality where the third party advertiser is registered; and
• Telephone number, mailing address, or email address where the registered third party advertiser can be contacted regarding the advertisement.

Forms for Third Party Advertisers

• Form 7 - Notice of Registration - Third Party Advertiser
  • See access instructions below
• Form 8 - Financial Statement - Auditors Report - Third Party
• Declarations of Qualifications - Third Party Advertiser

 Troubleshooting PDF Forms

Provincial forms require Adobe Reader to be completed and cannot be bypassed or modified for use directly within a web browser by the municipality. If you experience issues opening a form in a web browser (e.g., Chrome), please follow these steps:

• Locate the form on the Ontario Central Forms Repository.
• Right-click the form and select “Save link as” to save it to your desktop.
• Open the saved form directly with Adobe Acrobat Reader (do not double-click to open in a browser).
• Complete the form, save your data, and close it.
• Reopen the file in Adobe Reader to confirm that your information is in the form.