Candidate Information Sessions

Thinking about running for municipal council? 

Not sure what the role really involves?

Before making a decision, get a clear and realistic understanding of what serving as an elected official truly involves.

All prospective candidates are welcome to attend the candidate sessions, see details below.  

Candidate Information Sessions

Hosted by Dufferin County’s lower-tier municipalities and facilitated by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. (virtual session) 
  • Registration: orangeville.ca/CandidateSession 

Hosted by Dufferin County’s lower-tier municipalities and facilitated by Clerks on Call. Attend either date. Stay after the session to connect with the trainers and ask questions.

• Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (in-person session)
  • Monora Park Pavilion, 500 Monora Park Pavilion Road, Mono, ON L9W 0E1

• Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (in-person session)
  • Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, 200 Fiddle Park Lane, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S0

Refer to the Clerks on Call A Reflection Guide for Prospective Municipal Candidates handout which is designed to help you think critically and intentionally about running for Council.