Key Dates
Important dates for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections are listed below. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is provided for information purposes only.
| Date | Information |
| April 29, 2026 |
Joint Candidate Information Session Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (virtual/remote) |
| May 1, 2026 |
First day candidates can file nomination papers and first day third-party advertisers can register. |
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May 6, 2026 |
Joint Candidate Information Session; Clerks on Call; in-person |
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May 7, 2026 |
Joint Candidate Information Session; Clerks on Call; in-person |
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August 21, 2026 |
Nomination Day - on Nomination Day, nominations may only be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A candidate who wishes to withdraw their nomination must notify the clerk in writing before 2:00 p.m. |
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August 24, 2026 |
Clerk Certifies List of Candidates - all nominations to be examined and certified by 4:00 p.m. |
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October 23, 2026
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Last day third-party advertisers can register. |
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TBD - October 2026 |
Advance Voting Period and Voter Assistance Centre open at Municipal Office. Details to be provided once confirmed. |
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October 26, 2026 |
Election/Voting Day |
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October 27, 2026
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Official election results declared |
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November 15, 2026 |
New term of Council commences (2026-2030) |
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November 17, 2026 |
Inaugural Council Meeting |
Contact Us
Township of East Garafraxa
065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2
East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7J8
Email Us
Telephone: 226-259-9400
Toll Free: 877-868-5967
Fax: 226-212-9812
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*excluding holidays*