EL24 – Notice of Election Information

EL24 – Notice of Election Information – French

The 2026 Municipal & School Board Election will be held on October 26, 2026. Electors will elect:

• Mayor (1)
• Councillors (6)
• School Board Trustee-French Public for Zone F (Cochrane Town, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls and Black River-Matheson Locality)

Voting Method
The Town of Cochrane will be conducting the election using telephone and internet voting only. Voting by proxy is not permitted.

Voting Period
Online and telephone voting will open at 9:00 a.m. on October 16, 2026, and remain available 24 hours a day until 8:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026.

Voting Assistance
Electors who require assistance with voting may visit a Help Centre at: 

• Tim Horton Event Centre Community Hall, 7 Tim Horton Drive
• Cochrane Public Library, 178 Fourth Avenue

Help Centres will be open:

• October 19, 22, and 24, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• October 26, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voting Resolution Centre
Electors experiencing issues, such as lost voter information letters (VIL), PIN problems, or identification concerns, can visit the Municipal Office located at 171 Fourth Avenue:

• October 16 to 23, 2026 (excluding weekends): 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• October 26, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mobile Voting Assistance
Home assistance may be available for electors who are unable to attend a Help Centre due to mobility or other approved circumstances. 

Service will be available: 

• October 19, 22, and 24, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
• October 26, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

To be eligible to vote in the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election, you must meet the qualifications of an elector as set out in the Municipal Election Act, 1996.

On voting day, you are entitled to vot in a municipal election if you meet all of the following criteria:

1. You reside in the municipality, own or tenant of property there, or are the spouse of an owner or tenant in the municipality.
2. You are a Canadian citizen.
3. You are at least 18 years old.
4. You are not prohibited from voting under Subsection 17 (3) of the Act or by any other applicable law.

Revision Period Information – Office of the Clerk

Voters’ List Revision Period Begins August 25, 2026
The Town of Cochrane is encouraging all eligible electors to verify that their information is accurate on the Voters’ List for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections. Keeping the Voters’ List up to date helps ensure a smooth and efficient election process.

Beginning August 25, 2026, the Voters’ List Revision Period will allow the Clerk’s Department to update voter information and ensure eligible electors are properly included on the Voters’ List. 

Where to Check the Voters’ List

• Cochrane Public Library, 178 Fourth Avenue 
• Town of Cochrane Municipal Office, 171 Fourth Avenue 
• Cochrane Public Works, 92 Second Street

Need to Update Your Information?
The Public Library and Public Works can confirm whether your information appears on the Voters’ List. To add your name or update existing information, please visit the Municipal Office. Changes can only be made by the Clerk/Returning Officer or Deputy Clerk/Deputy Returning Officer.

Residents are encouraged to review their voter information before Election Day to ensure they are eligible to vote. 

Information for Electors – Office of the Clerk

• Elections Ontario now maintains the voters’ register used for municipal elections.
• Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) no longer prepares the municipal voters’ list.
• MPAC continues to collect school support information, which determines the school board ballot you receive.
• Municipalities use the register provided by Elections Ontario to prepare their official voters’ lists.

• Confirm whether your address falls within the Town of Cochrane’s jurisdiction
• Better understand boundaries and your voting area
• Ensure you are prepared and informed ahead of Election Day

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