The City of Sault Ste. Marie is responsible for administering the election for District Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board representing Sault North. Pursuant to Section 3.1(2) of Ontario Regulation 278/98, under the District Social Services Administration Boards Act, there will be an election for two (2) representatives on the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (Sault North). The term of the board will be effective January 1, 2027. The number of meetings, meeting dates, and remuneration will be established by the Board.
Requirements to run for District Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (Sault North)
To run for DSSAB (Sault North), on the day the nomination paper is filed, a person must be:
- a Canadian citizen
- At least 18 years of age, and
- A permanent resident of the territory without municipal organization; or
- An owner or tenant of property in the territory without municipal organization; or
- The spouse or partner of an owner or tenant of property in the territory without municipal organization
Who cannot be a DSSAB (Sault North) candidate?
The following people are disqualified from being elected as a member of the DSSAB (Sault North):
- An employee of the DSSAB.
- Except during a leave of absence under Section 30 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, an employee of a municipality within the DSSAB service area and as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act, 1990. An employee must be on leave as of the day they are nominated. If elected to office, the employee is deemed to have resigned from employment.
- A judge of any court.
- A member of the Assembly (Ontario Legislature).
- A member of the House of Commons.
- A member of the Senate.
- Anyone who holds one or more office(s), election of which is governed by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and/or the District Social Services Administration Boards Act.
- A Crown Employee within the meaning of the Public Service Act who is a Deputy Minister or who is in a position or classification designated in the regulations made under that Act for the purposes of Section 11 thereof.
- A person who is serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution, including a sentence being served in the evenings or on weekends.
- A corporation.
- A person who was convicted of the corrupt practice described in Subsection 90(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 if Voting Day in the current election is less than four years after Voting Day in the election in respect of which he or she was convicted.
- A person who was convicted of the corrupt practice described in Subsection 91(1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 if Voting Day in the current election is less than six years after Voting Day in the election in respect of which he or she was convicted.
- A person disqualified for violations of financial requirements or violations of requirements for filing financial information.
- Otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Municipal Act, 2001 or any other Act.
How do I file a nomination?
Nominations may be filed in the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours from May 1 to August 21, 2026. Please note: Nominations only accepted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 21, 2026.
Required Documents
Bring the following:
- Nomination Paper
- Valid photo identification and proof of qualifying address (e.g. a driver’s license can be used for both)
Where do I file?
Appointments are recommended but not required. To book an appointment or find out more information about filing a nomination contact 705-759-5388 or by email at election@cityssm.on.ca
File your nomination with the City Clerk’s office at Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, 99 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5X6
What area does the DSSAB (Sault North) represent?
Jurisdiction of the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (Sault North) can be found by reviewing the yellow areas of the map.
Territory without municipal organization includes the following geographic townships:
Anderson, Archibald, Aweres, Dennis, Deroche, Duncan, Fenwick, Fisher, Gaudette, Havilland, Herrick, Hodgins, Home, Jarvis, Kars, Kincaid, La Verendyre, Ley, Marne, Nicolet, Palmer, Peever, Pennefather, Rix, Ryan, Shields, Slater, Smilsky, Tilley, Tupper and Vankoughnet, and all of the lands in the mining locations of the Montreal Mining Company and the A. McDonnell, Kincaid and Rankin Mining Locations.
Vote-by-Mail Election for DSSMSSAB Representatives in Sault North
As a provincially designated Service Manager, the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) provides strategic direction, oversight and accountability regarding affordable housing, homelessness, early years services, land-based emergency medical services, and Ontario Works throughout the region.
The DSSMSSAB is comprised of:
- Two representatives elected by eligible voters in the Sault Ste. Marie North land use planning catchment area (Heyden to Montreal River);
- Five members of Sault Ste. Marie City Council, appointed by City Council; and
- One member of Prince Township Council, appointed by Township Council; and
Three candidates are seeking election for the two available Sault Ste. Marie North positions.
The City of Sault Ste. Marie has been contracted by DSSMSSAB to administer this election using a vote-by-mail process.
How to Vote
Eligible electors in the Sault Ste. Marie North area will be mailed a vote-by-mail package beginning September 28, 2026. The package will include:
- An official ballot;
- Instructions for completing the ballot;
- A declaration;
- A secrecy envelope; and
- A return envelope with prepaid postage.
To cast a ballot, electors must complete the ballot, place it in the secrecy envelope with the declaration, and return it in the provided return envelope. It is recommended that completed ballots be mailed by October 13, 2026.
Completed ballot kits received at the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre, 99 Foster Drive by 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026 will be counted.
Confirm Your Voter Information
Election staff are currently reviewing and updating the Voters List to ensure voter information is as accurate as possible.
If you are a tenant or property owner in the Sault North area, or the spouse of an eligible tenant or property owner, you may contact the City of Sault Ste. Marie Election Office at election@cityssm.on.ca or 705.759.5752 to confirm that you are included on the Voters List.
Electors who receive a vote-by-mail package containing incorrect information are encouraged to contact the Election Office. Reporting these errors will help staff continue to improve the accuracy of the Voters List.
Eligible electors who do not receive a vote-by-mail package by October 6, 2026 should contact the Election Office promptly to confirm their eligibility, be added to the Voters List where appropriate, and receive a ballot.
An eligible elector must be:
- A Canadian citizen;
- At least 18 years old;
- A permanent resident of the territory without municipal organization;
- An owner or tenant of property in the territory without municipal organization; or
- The spouse of an owner or tenant of property in the territory without municipal organization.
2026 Candidates
Drew Craig
dcraigusw@gmail.com
Shauna DiGasparro
shaunadigasparro@gmail.com
Anna Foat
anna.foat@gmail.com
For assistance, contact the City of Sault Ste. Marie Election Office:
- Email: election@cityssm.on.ca
- Telephone: 705.759.5752