A Canadian citizen
At least 18 years old
A resident in the City of Mississauga; or
A non-resident of Mississauga and you or your spouse owns or rents property in the City
Are serving a sentence of imprisonment in a penal or correctional institution
Are a corporation
Are acting as executor or trustee or in any other representative capacity
Were convicted of the corrupt practice described in Municipal Elections Act, 1996, less than five years ago
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, along with the City, held an in-person candidate information session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. It was open to anyone interested in running for office or learning more about the 2026 Mississauga Municipal Election.
The session was intended to provide prospective candidates with the information they need to understand the process and requirements to run. It also covered the Use of City Resources During an Election Campaign Corporate Policy.
Attend one of these free workshops run by the Associate of Municipalities of Ontario.
Gain insights and strategies to help get your name on the ballot.
Learn more and register for the Running for Municipal Office workshop.
All workshops are online and run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election.
Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office and first-time candidates.
Learn more and register for the Healthy Leadership Series.
All workshops are online and run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election.
Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office and first-time candidates.
Learn more and register for the Stronger Leaders Series.
What to expect when running for office as a young person.
All sessions run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn more and register for the Youth Information Sessions.
Facilitated by Melanie Pilon, the first Indigenous Mayor of Municipality of Wawa and member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and William Morin, member of Michipicoten First Nation and founder and leader of The First Peoples National Party of Canada (2004-2013).
All sessions run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Learn more and register for the Indigenous Peoples Information Sessions.
