2026 Municipal Election

Are you Interested in Running for Municipal Office?

Candidate’s Packages

Candidate’s Packages are now available for anyone interested in running for municipal office.They can be viewed/downloaded from the Township website at https://election.dnetownship.ca/information-for-candidates or picked up at the Municipal Office.

Nominations

Nomination papers, along with Endorsement of Nomination forms (25 signatures), must be filed, either in person or by your agent, with the Returning Officer by making an appointment with the Clerk during normal office hours between May 1^st, 2026 and August 20^th, 2026, and on August 21^st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Nomination Day) for the following offices:

(1) Reeve
(2) Councillor - Drummond Ward
(2) Councillor – North Elmsley Ward

The required filing fee of $100.00 (cash, certified cheque, debit or money order made payable to Township of Drummond/North Elmsley) must accompany the signed form.  The filing fee for the Head of Council (Reeve) position is $200.00.

At the time of filing, you must also submit the following forms:

• Consent to Release of Personal Information
• Declaration of Qualifications – Council

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Municipal Clerk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 613-267-6500 ext. 251.

Education Programs – Spring and Summer 2026!

Engaging, educational, and fun!

MVCA is excited to announce our upcoming opportunities for Spring and Summer 2026.
We look forward to offering intentional and adventurous outdoor day camps, focused on teambuilding, stewardship, exploration and FUN!

Our summer programs are focused on Day Camp programming at the beautiful Mill of Kintail Conservation Area.

Wild for Watersheds – PA Day Camp: May 29th, 2026 (UCDSB)

Our 1-day PA camp sessions are a fabulous option for new campers. Offering a single day experience in an outdoor setting, children will enjoy spring-themed games and nature play.
Register Now: PA Day Camps - Wild for Watersheds (Ages 6-12) | MVCA
Summer Outdoor Adventure Camps - Starting July 6th, 2026

Our summer camps explore a variety of outdoor themes through hands-on exploration, teambuilding, skill-building challenges, guest speaker workshops, wildlife-themed games, nature crafts, and more.
Register Now: Summer Camps 2025 - Outdoor Adventure (Ages 6-12) | MVCA

Finally, we offer Watershed Education programs for groups and schools. We are quickly filling up for the spring season. We have a few spots left for April and May. Email us now to secure your spot!For more information, please visit: mvc.on.ca/education-programs

Questions or comments? Contact:

Emma Higgins, Education Program Coordinator

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Notice of Public Meeting RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 28, 2026

By Stika Power Inc.
Perth Solar Project
Township of Drummond / North Elmsley
Project Name: Perth Solar Project
Project Type: Class 3 Solar Photovoltaic Electricity Generation Facility
Proponent / Developer: EarthWorks Geo Corp.
Maximum Estimated Generating Capacity: 9.99 MWac

Location: 908 Churchill Road, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark County

IESO Reference Number: LT2e1-9643
Municipality: Township of Drummond/North Elmsley

Please join Sitka Power on April 28, 2026, to learn about its proposed solar generation project located in Lanark County. Representatives from EarthWorks Geo Corp., comprising of Sitka Power and their development services partner Good Energy Partners, will be joined by supporting consultants to answer questions.

MEETING LOCATION

CHANGE OF DATE: PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION DETAILS Date: April 28, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Place: Royal Canadian Legion Perth-Upon-Tay, Branch 244 Address: 26 Beckwith Street, East, Perth, ON.

Sitka Power Inc. is planning a renewable energy project for which a renewable energy approval is required. The project location is described in the map below. This notice is distributed in accordance with section 15 of Ontario Regulation 359/09, pursuant to Part V.0.1 of the Environmental Protection Act, before an application is submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION

For more detailed information, the Draft Project Description Report and Studies (as available) can be found online at https://sitka-power.ca/perth-solar/ and Perth & District Union Public Library. 

Public Notices:
Council/Committee of the Whole        March 24^th  3:00 pm
Council/Committee of the Whole          April 7^th     3:00 pm
Council/Committee of the Whole         April 21^st    3:00 pm

Closures: The Municipal Office & Code Road Landfill will be closed on April 3^rd for Good Friday and on April 6^th for Easter Monday.
There are no changes to the schedule for curbside collection due to the holidays.

Tax Department: The second installment of the interim tax bill is due on Thursday April 30^th.
Please ensure that your payment is received on time to avoid penalty charges.
Paying taxes from your computer or phone? Taxes can be paid with ONLINE BANKING by adding the Township as a payee and your roll number as the account number.
Tax Payments cannot be accepted by E-TRANSFER as they send the payment to an email address rather than directly to our banking system.

Reminder: Half Load Restrictions are Active.
Take notice that reduced load restrictions (five (5) tonnes per axle) are in force on all Township roads. The restriction will be removed when the likelihood of road damage has diminished.

2026 Municipal & School Board Elections - Monday, October 26^th
Are you registered to vote? To make sure you are on the voters’ list, and that all your information is accurate, visit https://RegisterToVoteOn.ca

Internet/Telephone Voting:
Internet/Telephone voting will be available from October 19, 2026 through to October 26, 2026. Eligible electors will be able to vote from a mobile device, computer, telephone, cell phone, tablet, or laptop.

Who Can Vote?
A person is entitled to vote in the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election if on Voting Day (Monday, October 26, 2026) they,

• reside in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the local municipality, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
• is a Canadian citizen;
• is at least 18 years old; and
• is not prohibited from voting under subsection 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise, by law.

Statistics Canada is hiring in your community for the 2026 Census

Join the 2026 Census team for meaningful work and community impact.

Important to Know:

• There are approximately 32,000 census jobs available across Canada.
• Pay is $25.87 per hour for non-supervisory positions and $31.32 per hour for supervisory positions, plus authorized expenses.
• The time frame for census jobs is between March and July 2026, depending on the position and location.
• You must be available to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends.

Apply now and tell a friend

census.gc.ca/jobs

For assistance, please call 1-833-830-3106
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-833-830-3109

Statistics Canada

Your school support designation determines the school board you vote for in the upcoming 2026 Municipal and School Board Election – Make sure it’s right before the June 1 deadline.

To ensure your correct school support designation is provided to Elections Ontario in time for the next municipal and school board elections on October 26, 2026, it should be reviewed and, if needed, updated by June 1, 2026. 

While Elections Ontario maintains the Permanent Register of Electors in Ontario for provincial, municipal, and school board elections, MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) is legislatively responsible for collecting school support designation information.  

What is school support? 
Whether you own or rent your home, your property is linked to a school board – even if you don’t have children or your children aren’t currently attending school. While you’re not required to make a designation, 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.    

How to update school support designations
Property owners can change their school support designation online using To learn more about school support and update your designation, visit mpac.ca/schoolsupport. 

Proposed Alto High Speed Rail Project

At its Council meeting on March 10^th, 2026, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley adopted the following motion:

WHEREAS, the proposed Alto High Speed Train route would pass directly through rural areas, active farms, and environmentally sensitive areas within the Township; and

WHEREAS, Council is deeply concerned about the long-term economic consequences for local residents including reduced property values, constraints on future land use, impacts on agricultural viability, and the lack of local benefit; and

WHEREAS, Council supports Member of Parliament Scott Reid’s opposition to the current Alto high‑speed rail concept and to the expropriation‑related measures contained in Bill C‑15.  Council further supports his advocacy in the House of Commons to discontinue advancement of the Alto high‑speed rail proposal and refocus federal resources on strengthening the rail network already in operation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley formally opposes the proposed Alto High Speed Train project.

To learn more about the Perth Solar Project, a proposed 9.9 MW solar energy generation development project at 908 Churchill Road in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark County. This project is to be developed on 86 acres of privately owned land.

Please join Sitka Power for an overview of this project, share the results of technical assessments undertaken, and, most importantly, answer any questions you may have.

Date: April 1, 2026 between 6:00pm and 8:00pm
Location: Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East

Food and refreshments will be provided.

For more information and an overview of the proposed development, please visit the Project’s website:

https://sitka-power.ca/perth-solar