2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Voters list available to certified candidates.
- Revision period begins – Electors may update or add their name to the voters list.
- First day proxies requested.
Friday, September 25, 2026
The last day to apply for Vote by Mail is Friday, September 25, 2026.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Final expense limits provided to candidates and third-party advertisers.
Thursday, October 5, 2026
Vote-by-mail kits may be picked up at the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre beginning 8:30 a.m. October 5, until October 26, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Advance Voting Day
Noon – 7 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Advance Voting Day
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Advance Voting Day
Special advance voting to support Urban Indigenous voters will be available at the Indigenous Friendship Centre located at 122 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Advance Voting Day
Noon – 7 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Completed Vote by Mail kits should be placed in the mail by October 15, 2026, to ensure the ballot is counted. Vote by Mail kits may also be returned to the City Clerk’s office at 99 Foster Drive during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or after hours to the outside drop box in front of City Hall. Completed ballots must be returned by regular mail or hand delivery to the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre before 8 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, October 26, 2026.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Advance Voting Day
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Advance Voting Day
Special advance voting to support Urban Indigenous voters will be available at the Indigenous Friendship Centre located at 122 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Last day for an individual or entity to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.
Monday, October 26, 2026 – VOTING DAY
Voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, November 16, 2026
Inaugural Council Meeting of new term of City Council
Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Campaign period ends for candidates and registered third parties.
- Last day for candidate or registered third parties to file an Extension of campaign period (Form 6).
2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
- First day for candidates to file a nomination paper for the Office of Mayor, City Council, or School Board Trustee.
- First day for an individual or entity to file a notice of registration as a third-party advertiser.
- Campaign period begins once a nomination paper or notice of registration is filed.
- Preliminary expense limit and other legislative documentation provided to candidates and third-party advertisers on the day they file.
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Last day for a candidate to file or withdraw a nomination.
- Nominations or withdrawal are only accepted until 2 p.m.
Monday, August 24, 2026
- Certification of nomination papers to be completed by 4 p.m.
- Declaration of acclamation provided after 4 p.m.
- After the certification of the candidates, proxy appointment forms will be available for electors who can not vote on any of the voting days.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Voters list available to certified candidates.
- Revision period begins – Electors may update or add their name to the voters list.
Friday, September 25, 2026
The last day to apply for Vote by Mail is Friday, September 25, 2026.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Final expense limits provided to candidates and third-party advertisers.
Thursday, October 5, 2026
Vote-by-mail kits may be picked up at the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre beginning October 5, until October 26, 2026 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Advance Voting Day
Noon – 7 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Advance Voting Day
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Advance Voting Day
Noon – 7 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Completed Vote by Mail kits should be placed in the mail by October 15, 2026, to ensure the ballot is counted. Vote by Mail kits may also be returned to the City Clerk’s office at 99 Foster Drive during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or after hours to the outside drop box in front of City Hall. Completed ballots must be returned by regular mail or hand delivery to the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre before 8 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, October 26, 2026.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Advance Voting Day
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bay Street Active Living Centre 55+, located at 619 Bay St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 0A2
Friday, October 23, 2026
Last day for an individual or entity to file a notice of registration as a third party advertiser.
Monday, October 26, 2026 – VOTING DAY
Voting locations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, November 16, 2026
Inaugural Council Meeting of new term of City Council
Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Campaign period ends for candidates and registered third parties.
- Last day for candidate or registered third parties to file an Extension of campaign period (Form 6).
2027
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Last day for candidate or registered third party to apply to Superior Court of Justice to extend the time to file the financial statement.
Tuesday, March 30, 2027
By 2 p.m.
- Last day to file financial statement for reporting period – applies to all candidates and registered third parties.
- Last day for candidate or registered third party to notify Clerk of filing extension received from the Superior Court of Justice.
After 2 p.m.
- 90-day compliance audit period begins
- Start of 30-day grace period and $500.00 late filing fee.
Thursday, April 29, 2027
- Last day (by 2 p.m.) for candidate or registered third party to file a primary financial statement and pay $500.00 late filing fee.
- Penalties take affect at 2:01 p.m.