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Eligibility

To qualify as a candidate you must be:

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

You do not qualify to run as a candidate if you:

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

Workshops for potential candidates

Thinking about running in the next municipal election? Attend one of these free workshops run by the Associate of Municipalities of Ontario.

Running for Municipal Office – Everything You Need to Know as an Underrepresented Candidate

Gain insights and strategies to help get your name on the ballot:

  • February 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • April 8, 2026, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Find out more about the Running for Municipal Office workshop.

Healthy Democracy Leadership Series: Supporting Local Leadership in run up to the 2026 Municipal Elections

All workshops are online and run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election

  • January 28, 2026
  • February 25, 2026
  • March 25, 2026

Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office and first-time candidates

  • February 4, 2026
  • March 4, 2026
  • April 1, 2026

Find out more about the Healthy Leadership Series.