Candidate Information

 A person is entitled to be a candidate for Mayor or Councillor if he or she:

• Is a resident of the Township of Brock, or an owner or tenant of land in the Township of Brock, or the spouse of such an owner or tenant;
• Is a Canadian citizen;
• Is at least 18 years old; and
• Is not legally prohibited from voting

• An employee of the municipality unless they take an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day they are nominated and resign if elected to the office
• A judge of any court
• A member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination
• A candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement(s) in the last municipal election or by-election.

Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election open May 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, nominations must be filed using the prescribed forms, accompanied by the prescribed nomination filing fee and nominations for an office on a council must be endorsed by at least 25 persons. The filing fee is $200.00 for the office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices. The filing fee is payable by cash, debit, certified cheque or money order.

Nominations must be filed in person in the Clerk's Office at 1 Cameron Street East Cannington - appointments are encouraged.  

Nominations Close Friday August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. 

Election Sign By-law 3114-2022

Use of Corporate Resources Policy

Ministry of Municipal Affairs Candidates Guide 

Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections

AMO - Lead Where you Live

Municipal Act

Municipal Elections Act

Municipal By-laws and Policies  

Financial Statement Auditors Report - Form 4

Notice of Extension of Campaign Period - Form 6