Local Government
Councillors are elected by residents to represent the community and help guide the direction of local government. Council acts collectively to:
Representing the Community
Councillors bring forward resident concerns, ideas, and priorities while considering the broader public interest.
Policy and Program Oversight
Councillors participate in policy development and decision-making in accordance with provincial legislation and municipal bylaws.
Financial and Governance Responsibility
Council members review budgets, establish priorities, and help ensure responsible use of public funds.
Participation in Meetings and Committees
Councillors attend Council meetings and may serve on committees or boards, requiring preparation and informed decision-making.
Working with Municipal Staff
Councillors operate within a governance model that distinguishes Council’s role from staff responsibilities.
Serving on Council involves a significant time commitment throughout the four-year term, including meetings, preparation, resident engagement, community events, and staying informed on municipal and provincial issues.
Nomination papers must be signed by the candidate and filed in person or by an agent (no fax or email).
Potential candidates are required to make an appointment with the Municipal Clerk to ensure availability to receive the nomination. Please call 705-752-1410 to make an appointment to file your nomination paper.
Nominations may be made by completing and filing nominations on the prescribed form, including acceptable identification (must be valid and contain the candidate's name, qualifying address and signature), the prescribed nomination filing fee ($200 for the Office of Mayor, $100 for Councillor), and such other documentation as required for the filing process. The filing fee is payable by cash, debit, certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the Municipality of Callander.
A candidate is entitled to receive a refund of the nomination filing fee if they file the documents under s.88.25(1) - the financial statements and auditors report, on or before 2:00 p.m. on the filing date. In the case of the 2026 regular election, the filing date is Tuesday, March 30, 2027 for the reporting period ending December 31, 2026.
If, after having filed a nomination form, a candidate wishes to file a nomination for a different office in the same election, the first nomination shall be deemed to have been withdrawn at the time the second nomination is filed.
If a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the said office, there will be an election. If the number of nominations for an office is less than the number of candidates to be elected an additional Notice of Nomination will be advertised on the website only and additional nominations may be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the Wednesday following Nomination Day (August 26, 2026).
School Board Trustee Nominations
School board trustee nominations are handled by specific municipalities depending on the school board. For the correct municipality, please choose the school board you wish to nominate for:
Potential third party advertisers are required to make an appointment with the Municipal Clerk to ensure availability to receive the nomination. Please call 705-752-1410 to make an appointment to file your registration form.
The following are not permitted to register:
If third party advertisers want to advertise in more than one municipality, they will have to register in each of the municipalities where they intend to advertise.
There is no registration fee for third party advertising, but the Municipal Clerk must examine the registration and then certify the notice of registration if deemed compliant, or reject the registration.
When filing as a third party advertiser, you must present acceptable identification.
Required Forms:
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