Municipal and School Board Elections 2026

This workshop series is being offered for no charge in two streams. CLICK Here to register:

Stream 1: For elected officials at the municipal level across Ontario who are considering re-election in 2026 and preparing their path forward.

• • November 26, 2025 (SESSION FULL)
  • January 28, 2026 (SESSION FULL)
  • February 25, 2026 (SESSION FULL)
  • March 25, 2026 (SESSION FULL)

NEW DATES ADDED (Click here to register for new dates):

• • February 19, 2026
  • March 26, 2026
  • April 23, 2026
  • May 7, 2026

Stream 2: For community members considering a run for municipal office in 2026—first-time candidates who want to build confidence before launching a campaign. Civic-minded leaders who want to explore whether elected office is right for them.

• • December 3, 2025 (SESSION FULL)
  • February 4, 2026 (SESSION FULL)
  • March 4, 2026 (SESSION FULL)
  • April 1, 2026 (SESSION FULL)

NEW DATES ADDED (Click here to register for new dates):

• • Marh 10, 2026
  • April 7, 2026
  • April 28, 2026
  • May 19, 2026

Each stream includes four inspiring sessions (you can register for the full series or individual sessions):

• • Session 1— Finding Your Why – Leading with Purpose and Authenticity
  • Session 2— Praise Your Rivals – Managing Conflict and Building Effective Relationships
  • Session 3— What Matters Most – Prioritizing Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • Session 4— Building Your Movement – Turning Values into Action

What you’ll gain by attending these sessions:

• • Clarity of Purpose: reconnect with your values and what drives you to serve
  • Resilience in Conflict: handle tough situations with skill and confidence
  • Personal Wellbeing: prevent burnout and create sustainable leadership practices
  • Stronger Communication: inspire trust and mobilize authentic community support
  • Practical Tools & Resources: customized workbooks, scripts, and templates you can use immediately
  • Peer Connection: build relationships with others also preparing to run in 2026

Registration is FREE!

Focused specifically on underrepresented candidates, this 90-minute workshop provides useful insights and strategies to support you in getting your name on the ballot.

Facilitated by former municipal Councillors Steve Anderson and Jasvinder Sandhu, you will be taken through:

• What to expect running as an underrepresented candidate
• Critical strategies for successfully campaigning for municipal office
• Understand what it takes to become a candidate
• Identifying your target audience,
• Developing effective messaging and branding,
• Utilizing community engagement practices to enhance visibility and support.
• And more!

Dates:

• December 3, 2025 - 10:00am - 11:30am (SESSION FULL)
• February 4, 2026 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
• April 8, 2026 - 10:00am - 11:30am

Registration: FREE (Click here for the registration link)