Info for Candidates

Eligibility criteria to run for municipal office:

  • A Canadian Citizen.
  • At least 18 years of age at the time of filing nomination papers.
  • Someone who resides in the Town of Arnprior, or is the owner or tenant of land in

the Town of Arnprior, or the spouse of such owner or tenant.

  • Has collected twenty-five (25) qualifying signatures (Endorsement of Nomination Form 2), and pays the appropriate fee.
  • Not prohibited from voting under any law or legislation.

Nomination Period for Candidates ended August 21, 2026

Offices for Election: 

  • One (1) Mayor
  • One (1) Deputy Mayor (Representative at County of Renfrew Council)
  • Five (5) Councillors
  • School Board Trustees (Renfrew County District School Board; Renfrew County Catholic District School Board; Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Este de l'Ontario / Eastern Ontario French-Language Public School Board; Conseil des écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est / Eastern Ontario French-Language Catholic School Board)

The new term of Council will begin on November 15, 2026, with the Inaugural Meeting of Council taking place on November 16, 2026. This new term of Council will end on November 14, 2030.

Campaign expenses may not be incurred until nomination papers are officially filed. This includes costs such as website development, domain registration, promotional materials and advertising. Any expenses incurred prior to nomination cannot be included in your financial statements and will not be reimbursed. You may express your intent to run through unpaid promotions such as social media posts, provided no money is spent. This is outlined in Section 88.20(1)-(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, which states that no campaign expenses may be incurred until a person is officially nominated. More regulations on Municipal Elections can also be found in O.Reg 101/97.

Contact Us

Town of Arnprior
105 Elgin St. West
Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8
Phone: 613.623.4231
Fax: 613.623.8091