Become a Candidate

To be eligible as a candidate in the Wawa municipal election, you must meet the following requirements: 

·        a resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such a person

·        a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old

·        not legally prohibited from voting and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.

To file your nomination you must give the following to the Clerk:

·        a completed Nomination Form (available at a later date)

·        the nomination fee

o   $200 to run for Mayor

o   $100 to run for Councillor

Nominations are to be filed in person at the Municipal Office between May 1, 2026 and 2:00 pm on August 21, 2026. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. 

Appointments are not required but are recommended. Contact the Clerk to book an appointment.

During the four‑year Council term, regular Council meetings are held twice per month, with the exception of January, July, and August, when only one meeting is scheduled. Additional special meetings may be called as needed—for example, to address urgent matters, budget review, participate in training sessions, or conduct public consultations.

Beyond Council meetings, Councillors may also be expected to participate in a range of additional activities, including:

Boards and Committees

·        Serving on municipal boards and committees, which often meet outside regular working hours, such as evenings or weekends. 

·        In addition to committees created by Council, the municipality also participates in boards for other organizations, such as the Algoma District School Board, Algoma Public Health and Algoma District Social Services Administration Board.

·        Visit the Boards and Committees page for the compete list.

Conferences and Training

·        Attending annual or bi‑annual conferences hosted by municipal associations, depending on the Municipality’s memberships.

Community Events

·        Taking part in community events.
These are not mandatory, but they can add to a Councillor’s overall time commitment depending on how many invitations an individual chooses to accept.