Elections

Register to Vote

Check, update or add your information to the Municipal Voters' List. If you are a resident, owner, or tenant of property in the City of Pembroke, a Canadian citizen, and at least 18 years of age, you can vote in the 2022 City of Pembroke Municipal Election.  

You are able to find out if you're on the list to vote for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election by visiting the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation's (MPAC) voterlookup.  MPAC is responsible for identifying all potential municipal and school board electors.   

Voters who are on the City of Pembroke Voters' List will receive a Voter Information Letter closer to the election, which will include a personal Online Voting PIN.  

The Ontario 2022 Voters' Guide contains information on who is eligible to vote, how to vote, and how to support candidates running in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election.

How to Register as a Candidate

Step 1

• Confirm your eligibility to ensure that you are qualified in accordance with Section 17 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.  

Step 2

• Read the Ontario 2022 Candidates' Guide.

Step 3

• Complete and sign the Nomination Paper - Form 1.  Please enter your name as you wish it to appear on the ballot. 
• Provide proof of qualification and photo ID with your nomination papers
  • Photo ID - Ontario Driver's Licence, Ontario Photo Card, Canadian Passport, Certificate of Indian Status, etc. 
  • Proof of Canadian Citizenship - Canadian Passport, Canadian Birth Certificate, Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, Citizenship Card, etc.
  • Proof of qualifying address - Ontario Driver's Licence, Photo Card, property tax bill, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.

Step 4

• If you are running for Council, complete your Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2, which contains at least 25 original signatures from City of Pembroke eligible electors supporting your nomination. 
• Individuals endorsing your nomination must sign a declaration stating they are eligible to vote in the City of Pembroke on the day they sign the endorsement.  

Step 5

• Make an appointment with the City Clerk during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) starting May 2, 2022 through to 2:00 p.m. on August 19, 2022 (Nomination Day) to file your nomination papers. 
• The City Clerk can be contacted by calling 613-735-6821 ext. 1330.

Step 6

• Pay your nomination fee 
  • $200.00 for the Office of Mayor
  • $100.00 for all other offices  
• Payment may be made by cash, debit, certified cheque, or money order.   A personal cheque is not acceptable.

Nominated Candidates

Candidates for Mayor

Ron Gervais, 613-281-3162, rongervais@sglawfirm.ca - Nomination filed May 2, 2022

Candidates for Councillor

Brian Abdallah, 613-312-6789, brianabdallah4@gmail.com - Nomination filed May 9, 2022

Andrew Plummer, 613-602-0493, plummer_ajp@hotmail.com - Nomination filed May 17, 2022

Candidates for School Board Trustee

Renfrew County District School Board

Leo Boland, 613-633-0018, toutons14@gmail.com - Nomination filed May 2, 2022

Renfrew County Catholic District School Board

Bob Schreader, 613-735-1456, bob.schreader@gmail.com - Nomination filed May 11, 2022

Third Party Advertisers' Guide

The Ontario 2022 Third Party Advertisers' Guide contains information on how to register as a Third Party Advertiser in the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election as well as the rules you must follow under the Municipal Elections Act. 

Key Dates for the 2022 Municipal Election

• Saturday, February 19, 2022

  • Last day to provide notice to the public and the Minister of the intention to pass a by-law to submit a question to the electors

• Tuesday, March 1, 2022

  • Last day to pass a by-law to submit a question to the electors

• Monday, May 2, 2022

  • First day to file nomination papers for the offices of mayor, councillor, and school board trustee
  • Once nomination papers are filed with the clerk, the candidate can start raising and spending money on their campaign (within their preliminary spending limits provided at the time the candidate files their nomination)
  • The preliminary spending limit does not apply to school board candidates.
  • First day that a third party advertiser can file their notice of registration. A third-party advertiser cannot raise or spend money on their campaign, nor begin advertising, until their registration is certified by the clerk. Upon receiving a third-party advertiser's nomination, the clerk will provide them with their preliminary spending limits

• Friday, August 19, 2022

  • Nomination day
  • Candidates have until 2 p.m. to file their nomination papers
  • A candidate who has filed their nomination papers and wishes to change office has until 2 p.m. to file a nomination for a different office
  • A candidate who wishes to withdraw their nomination, has until 2 p.m. to notify the clerk by filing a written withdrawal
  • Nominations or withdrawals cannot be accepted after 2 p.m.
  • The first day of the "Lame Duck" period (restricted acts for council) if applicable

• Monday, August 22, 2022

  • All nominations are examined and if eligible, are certified by the clerk and an official list of candidates will be posted with any Declarations of Acclamation

• Thursday, September 1, 2022

  • Upon written request, a copy of the voters list will be available to certified candidates

• Monday, September 26, 2022

  • Certified candidates that receive a copy of the original voters list will be provided with the interim list of changes to the voters list
  • Final expense limits certificate will be provided to candidates and registered third-party advertisers

• Friday, October 21, 2022

  • Last day for third party advertisers to file their notice of registration

• Monday, October 24, 2022

  • Voting day

• Tuesday, November 15, 2022

  • New term of office commences

• Friday, December 16, 2022

  • Deadline for the newly formed council to host their first meeting

Election Sign Policy

This policy is intended to address candidate advertising and election materials in the City of Pembroke. This policy is intended as a formalization of the municipal elections legislation, as well as clarification of specific municipal procedures.

Election Sign Policy

Historical election information

Municipal election results for recent council and school board trustee elections can be found below.

Municipal election results, 2018

Municipal election results, 2014

Municipal election results, 2010

Municipal election results, 2006