The Nation Municipality is committed to harmonizing its urban and rural communities by transparency, inclusion and economic development while encouraging growth in its healthy and active communities.
The Nation Municipality, which is situated in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell in Eastern Ontario, has an area of 661 square kilometres and a population of approximately 12 800.
Our rural lifestyle blends with modern conveniences including a variety of local services. The Nation is a vibrant, progressive community that promotes family values and Council is committed to providing professional and transparent leadership.
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In the past, this vast space was occupied by different Indigenous / First Nation communities.The Nation Municipality recognizes the existence of these indigenous territories and that its 17 villages were erected on traditional indigenous lands. Recognizing the land shows recognition and respect for indigenous peoples. It is the recognition of their presence both in the past, in the present, and in the future. Recognition and respect are essential elements for building healthy and mutual relationships.
From Limoges to St-Bernardin, from St-Albert to Fournier, east to west, north to south of the municipality, there were mainly five (5) communities.
Find out more by searching by your location by visiting Native Land’s Website.
During Black History Month, marked in February, people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today.
The Nation’s Council acknowledges Black History Month, about honouring the enormous contributions that Black people have made, and continue to make, in all sectors of society. It is about celebrating resilience, innovation, and determination to work towards a more inclusive and diverse Canada—a Canada in which everyone has every opportunity to flourish.
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Member of all committees by the duty of office.
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Member of the Emergency Management Committee.
Member of the Culture and Heritage Committee.
Member of the Jean-Paul Charlebois Revitalisation Committee.
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Member of the L’Escale Residence Committee.
Member of the Minor Variance Committee.
Member of the Emergency Management Committee.
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Member of The Nation Public Library Board.
Member of the Lajoie residence Committee.
Member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
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Member of the Polices Services Board.
Member of the Emergency Management Committee.
Member of the Eco East Committee.
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Member of the Economic Development Committee.
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Member of the Economic Development Committee.
Member of the Prescott-Russell Recreational Trail Committee.
The Nation Municipality Council consists of the Mayor and 4 Councilors. The members of Council strive to ensure the quality of life of its communities and make decisions in the interest of its citizens.
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 24, 2022. The last municipal election was held on October 22, 2018. Where the polling day falls on a holiday, polling day shall be the next succeeding day that is not a holiday.
Elections for municipal government are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. Prior to the the passage of the Good Government Act, 2009 and the vote in 2006, the period between elections had been 3 years. For example, 2000, 2003 and 2006 were municipal election years.
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario legislation (Bill 81, Schedule H), passed in 2006, set the length of terms in office for all municipal elected officials at four years.
Think about all the services your municipal government is responsible for providing. Roads. Public transit. Child Care. Local policing. Water and sewers. Ambulances. Parks. Recreation. Learn who in your community best represents your position on the issues that mean the most to you and your family.
Municipalities located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell are recruiting experienced professionals for appointment to their 2022 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee. More details here.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2022 | Nomination and registration periods begin for the Offices of Mayor, Councillor, and School Board Trustee until August 19 at 2:00p.m. and as Registered Third Party until October 21, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 | Deadline for candidates to file a nomination (9:00a.m. to 2:00 pm) or withdraw a nomination (before 2:00p.m.); and Lame Duck Period (Restricted Acts for Council) begins, if applicable |
| August 22, 2022 | Clerk to certify candidate nomination papers (by 4:00p.m.); and Candidates elected by Acclamation to be delcared (after 4:00 p.m.) |
| September 1, 2022 | Voters' List to be reproduced and available to certified candidates by request; and A person may submit an application to have their name added to or removed from the Voters' List until Voting Day |
| September 15 to 26, 2022 | Interim list of changes to Voters' List provided to certified candidates by request and revisions continue |
| September 20, 2022 | Last day to provide to Certificate Candidates : final certificate of applicable maximum expenses; certificate of applicable maximum amount of contributions to a candidate's own election campaign; Certificate of applicable maximum amount for parties, etc. after voting day. |
| September 26, 2022 | Last day to provide to Registered Third Parties: Certificate of applicable maximum expenses; Certificate of applicable maximum amount for parties, etc. after voting day; |
| October 1, 2022 | Last day for Council to establish a Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022-2026 term of office |
| October 21, 2022 | Last day to register as a third party advertiser |
| October 19 to 24, 2022 | Election Period; Voter Help Centres will be open at Town Hall (958 route 500 West, Casselman) and the Satellite Office (3248 County Road 9, Fournier) |
| October 20, 2022 | Voter Help Centre - St-Isidore Library Branch from 10:00 am to 12:00pm; |
| October 20, 2022 | Voter Help Centre - Limoges Library Branch from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm; |
| October 21, 2022 | Last day to register as a third party advertiser |
| October 24, 2022 | Election Day |
| October 25, 2022 | Declare as soon as possible the results and provide information to the public on the number of votes, declined and rejected ballots |
| November 15, 2022 | New term of office commences until November 14, 2026 |
| November 21, 2022 | Inaugural and 1st Regular Council Meeting |
| January 3, 2023 | End of election campaign period for candidates and registered third parties |
| March 31, 2023 | Deadline for candidates and registered third parties to file their initial financial statements and auditor’s reports (by 2:00 p.m.) |
| Date | Town Hall (958 Route 500 West, Casselman) | Satellite Office (3248 County Road 9, Fournier) | St-Isidore Library Branch (4531 Ste-Catherine Street, St-Isidore) | Limoges Library Branch (205 Limoges Road, Limoges) |
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| Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, October 21, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Sunday, October 23, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Monday, October 24, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | × | × |
The Nation’s Accessibility Plan for the 2022 Municipal Elections addresses the specific accessibility requirements in relation to the 2022 Municipal Election in The Nation Municipality.
The Nation Municipality has made great efforts in promoting a barrier free community. In an effort to ensure that the 2022 Municipal Election is consistent with the core principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, this planning document was developed in advance of the election in order to identify measures to be taken and reported to Council following the election.
Find out how to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections by reading the 2022 Candidates’ Guide – Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
Getting ready to throw your name in the hat for the 2022 Municipal Elections?
Please ensure that you complete the following documents and have them ready when you meet with the Municipal Clerk:
While appointments with the Clerk or delegate is not mandatory, it is highly recommended to ensure that you are seen in a timely manner.
Instructions
It is the responsibility of the person being nominated to file a complete and accurate nomination paper. Please print or type information (except signatures).
Endorsement of Nomination – Form 2
Instructions
Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Candidate – Form 4
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All candidates must complete Boxes A and B. Candidates who receive contributions or incur expenses must complete Boxes C, D, Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 as appropriate. Candidates who receive contributions or incur expenses in excess of $10,000 must also attach an Auditor’s Report.
All surplus funds (after any refund to the candidate or their spouse) shall be immediately paid to the clerk who is responsible for the conduct of the election.
Financial Statement – Subsequent Expenses – Form 5
Instructions
This form must be completed by any candidate or registered third party who has:
Any surplus funds remaining when the costs have been defrayed shall be immediately paid to the clerk who was responsible for the conduct of the election.
A new form must be completed and filed with the clerk 90 days after the surplus was returned to the candidate or third party advertiser, and every 90 days thereafter, until:
Notice of Extension of Campaign Period – Form 6
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Consent to Release Personal Information (Form NA13)
The next municipal election will be held Monday, October 24, 2022.
Find out who is eligible to vote, how to vote and how you can support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections by consulting the 2022 Voters’ Guide – Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
You can contact the Clerk’s Office to verify if you are on the Electors’s List by calling 613-764-5444.
If you wish to make a change, please complete Form NA1 and contact the Clerk’s Office to apply the changes at 613-764-5444.
| Date | Town Hall (958 Route 500 West, Casselman) | Satellite Office (3248 County Road 9, Fournier) | St-Isidore Library Branch (4531 Ste-Catherine Street, St-Isidore) | Limoges Library Branch (205 Limoges Road, Limoges) |
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| Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday, October 21, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Sunday, October 23, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | × | × |
| Monday, October 24, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | × | × |
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for collecting the information of residents in Ontario (name, date of birth, citizenship and school support) in order to create a Preliminary List of Electors for municipal and school board elections. Municipalities will use the Preliminary List of Electors to prepare their Voters Lists for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections.
One of the ways MPAC collects this information is through voterlookup.ca. Here, Ontarians can add their name and the names of other members of their household to a secure database and confirm or update their information.
This helps ensure that each municipality has the most accurate information possible for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections.
Take a few minutes to verify your information at voterlookup.ca and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
Find out how to register as a third party advertiser in Ontario municipal council and school board elections and the rules you must follow under the Municipal Elections Act by consulting the 2022 Third Party Advertisers’ Guide.
Notice of Registration – Third Party – Form 7
Instruction
It is the responsibility of the person incurring expenses to file a complete and accurate notice. Please print or type information (except signatures).
Financial Statement – Auditor’s Report Third Party – Form 8
Instructions
All registrants must complete Boxes A, B, C and D and Schedule 1. All registrants must complete Schedule 2 as appropriate. Registrants who receive contributions or incur expenses in excess of $10,000 must also attach an Auditor’s Report.
All surplus funds (after any refund to the registrant or, if the registrant is an individual, their spouse) shall be
immediately paid to the clerk who was responsible for the conduct of the election.
Update August 22, 2022:
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
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| Brière, Francis | 613-293-2824 | francisbriere2014@gmail.com | May 25, 2022 | Financial Statement |
| Lanthier, Marie-Noëlle | 613-720-1219 | mnlanthier54@gmail.com | May 27, 2022 | Financial Statement |
Ward 1
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St-Amour, François | 613-524-5486 | fstamour@bell.net | May 30, 2022 | Financial Statement |
| Stewart, Tim | 613-719-9932 | timstewart.ward1@gmail.com | June 27 2022 | Financial Statement |
Ward 2
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainville, Alain (Acclaimed) | 613-222-6641 | asmainville@hotmail.com | June 21, 2022 | Financial Statement |
Ward 3
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forgues, Danik (Acclaimed) | 613-222-1510 | danik.forgues@gmail.com | May 2, 2022 | Financial Statement |
Ward 4
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalande, Raymond | 613-915-0808 | raylalande08@gmail.com | July 4, 2022 | Financial Statement |
| Mushing, David | 613-701-3087 | davidmushing2022@gmail.com | August 19, 2022 | Financial Statement |
| Sauvé, Paul | 613-850-6331 | paul.sauve61@gmail.com | August 18, 2022 | Not yet available |
Ward 5
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bercier, Yvan | 613-296-9525 | yvan@paniersbaskets.ca | June 23, 2022 | Financial Statement |
| Boisvenue, Daniel | 613-853-1081 | danielboisvenue@gmail.com | August 3, 2022 | Financial Statement |
Ward 6
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drolet, Marjorie (Acclaimed) | 613-793-9334 | marjoriedrolet@gmail.com | July 29th, 2022 | Financial Statement |
Update August 22, 2022:
Conseil scolaire district catholique de l’Est Ontario (CSDCEO)
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levac, Martial, acclaimed | 613-764-2017 and 613-292-9855 | martial.a.levac@gmail.com | July 4, 2022 | Not yet available. |
Catholic District School Board Eastern Ontario
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson, Sue | 613-678-3306 | Wilsonfarms1980@xplornet.com | June 21, 2022 | Financial Statement |
Upper Canada District School Board
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parisien, Corina | 613-551-3852 | corinawilson09@hotmail.com | July 20th, 2022 | Not yet available |
Conseil des Écoles Publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tessier, Pierre | 613-697-1145 | tessierpierre@yahoo.ca | July 26, 2022 | Not yet available |
| Name | Telephone Number | Filing of Nomination | Financial Statements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grabs, Siegfried | none | sfegrabs@hotmail.com | September 12, 2022 | Financial Statement |
Candidates’ Financial Statements Submitted
Third Party Advertisers’ Financial Statements Submitted
Candidates’ Financial Statements Not Submitted
Starting for the 2022 elections, The Nation Municipality will transition to a six-ward system, pursuant to By-law 92-2020 as amended. The map below is of the new wards and their boundaries.
TO AMEND BY-LAW NO 92-2020: TO CHANGE THE NATION MUNICIPALITY’S WARD BOUNDARIES
Under Section 222 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – November 8, 2021
Following an order made by the Ontario Land Tribunal, pursuant to subsections 222(7) and (8) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, Council passed By-law no 128-2021, a by-law to re-divide and alter the wards in The Nation Municipality, on November 8, 2021. Please note, this by-law cannot be subject to an appeal.
The changes to the ward boundaries will take effect for the next municipal elections in 2022. The Municipality will transition from a four ward system to a six ward system. Maps of the new wards can be found in Schedule A of By-law 128-2021; lastly, detailed descriptions of the ward boundaries can be found in Schedule B of By-law 128-2021.
Section 222 (1) of the Municipal Act allows for municipalities to pass a by-law to establish or change ward boundaries. Notice of the passing of such a by-law is required to be given to the public within 15 days of the passing. This ad is the Notice of Passing of By-law no 128-2021.
An official record is kept of the decisions and discussions that take place at every meeting. These records are called the minutes of the meeting and are recorded by the Clerk. The minutes are presented at the next meeting where they may be passed as presented or as amended. Once the minutes are passed by Council they become a public document.
Improving the quality of municipal administration and governance can best be achieved by encouraging high standards of conduct on the part of all municipal officials. The public is entitled to expect the highest standards of conduct from the members that it elects to local government. Adherence to these standards will protect and maintain the municipality’s reputation and integrity.
The Code of Conduct applies to each member of Council and they shall observe and comply with its every provision.
The Integrity Commissioner is an independent and impartial position reporting directly to Council. The Integrity Commissioner carries out the following core functions:
Advisory role: The Integrity Commissioner provides confidential written and oral advice to the Mayor, Councillors and Local Board appointees based on the Code of Conduct for members of The Nation Council or other by-laws, policies and procedures governing ethical behaviour, including general advice about the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
Investigative role: Complaints about breaches of the Code of Conduct are made to the Integrity Commissioner pursuant to the Council-approved Complaint Protocol. Should the Integrity Commissioner find a contravention, he can recommend various penalties for imposition by Council. The available penalties range from suspension of remuneration to a reprimand or apology.
Educational role: The Integrity Commissioner is responsible for providing educational programs to members of Council and Local Boards.
Reference: Integrity Commissioner By-law 19-201
Jean Jacques LaCombe, a retired lawyer was appointed as the Integrity Commissioner for the Corporation of The Nation Municipality pursuant to section 223.3 of the Municipal Act.
Any person who has reasonable and probable grounds to believe that a Member of Council of The Nation Municipality has contravened the Council Code of Conduct can make a complaint to the Integrity Commissioner. The complainant shall pay to the Clerk a refundable fee in the amount of $300.00 upon the filing of a complaint. The fee shall be refunded if the complaint is not frivolous or vexatious.
To file a complaint, please follow these steps:
In order to preserve confidentiality, please ask the Receptionist to speak with the Clerk, without mentioning the nature of the complaint. The complaint filed with the Clerk will be forwarded to the Integrity Commissioner without delay and without added comments. If the complainant wishes, the complaint can be made confidentially by contacting the Clerk. That being said, the Commissioner may subsequently decide to disclose the name of the complainant if he decides it is necessary under the circumstances.
For further information or to file a complaint, please contact us: