Key Dates

Revisions to Voter Information Accepted.

Individuals may confirm, update, or add their information to the municipal and provincial voters lists online at Register to Vote Ontario.

First possible day of the candidate nomination period

Candidates may begin filing nomination forms at the Sioux Lookout Municipal Office starting Friday, May 1, 2026, and may continue to file on any business day thereafter until Nomination Day (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.). On Nomination Day, which is Friday, August 21, 2026, nomination forms may be submitted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b)

First possible day of the third-party advertiser registration period

Individuals, corporations, or trade unions may file the prescribed form with the Clerk to become a registered third-party advertiser. Restrictions apply regarding who is eligible to register. s.88.6(7).

Nomination Day

This is the last day to file a nomination. On this date, nomination forms may only be submitted between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. s.33(4)(b).

Candidates Certification Day

The Clerk is to examine candidate nomination forms prior to 4:00 p.m. and, if satisfied, certify the nominations s.35(1),(2).

By 4:00 p.m., the Clerk shall also declare any candidate(s) elected by acclamation. s.37(1).

Revisions to the voters’ list

The Voters List revision period begins and continues until the close of voting on Monday, October 26, 2026. Individuals may have their name added to or removed from the voters’ list, or update their information, by visiting the Clerk's office. Requests may also be made to remove the name of a deceased person. s.24, 25.

Sioux Lookout Voting Period Begins

The voting period for residents of Sioux Lookout begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19th.

Third-party Advertiser Registration Closes

This is the last day for third-party advertisers to file a notice of registration, during the Clerk's office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. s88.6(7)

Voting day

Internet and telephone voting for the Municipality of Sioux Lookout closes at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026. s46(2),(3), s.46(1)

Names on the Voters List may be added and removed, or information may be amended, until close of voting at 8:00 p.m. s.46(6), s24(1)

Declaration of Results

The Clerk shall, as soon as possible after Voting Day, declare the results and provide information to the public, on a website or in another electronic format, on the number of votes, and declined and rejected ballots. s.55(4),(4.1).

The 2022-2026 Term of Office Ends

The 2026-2030 Term of Office Begins

The new Council is deemed organized when the declarations of office have been made by a sufficient number of members to form a quorum. Municipal Act 2001, s.231 

The first meeting of the new Council must be held between November 15 and December 16.

Financial Statement and Auditor Report Filing Date

This is the last day for candidates and registered third-party advertisers to file initial financial statements and auditors reports. These must be filed by 2:00 p.m. s.88.30(1).