The Township of Champlain's next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.
The elections will be conducted for a term of office commencing November 15, 2022 and ending November 14, 2026. You will find information for candidates and voters on this page.
On this page
- 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections Results
- Elections 2022 Financial Statements
- 2022 Compliance and Committee Report
2022 Municipal and School Board Elections Results
Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of Champlain that during the period commencing May 2, 2022, and completed on Nomination Day, August 19, 2022, the following persons filed all necessary papers, declarations and fees and as Clerk, I am satisfied that such persons are qualified and that their Nominations satisfy the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. I have, therefore, certified such candidates for the office which follows their respective name.
Elected by Acclamation: At the close of nominations, the number of certified candidates for an office is the same than the number to be elected.
These results have been certified by the Municipal Clerk on October 25, 2022.
- Pursuant to Section 35 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Clerk has certified the nominations of the candidates on August 22, 2022 . As such, the following candidates have been certified for the 2022 municipal elections.
- Pursuant to Section 37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Clerk has signed the Declaration of Acclamation to Office for five certified candidates for the 2022 municipal and school board elections.
- Pursuant to Section 55(4) a) the Clerk has declared the following candidate or candidates elected as a result of the Municipal Election held October 24, 2022:
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Elections 2022 Financial Statements
The Municipal Elections Act requires all candidates to file financial statements following each Municipal Election and make them available to the public.
The last date for candidates to file financial statements without penalty was March 31, 2023 at 2 p.m. Candidates who miss the filing deadline can submit their statement up to 30 days later, provided that they pay a $500 late filing fee. The grace period for the initial financial statement filing ends at 2:00 p.m. on May 1, 2023. In the case of those who did not file by the legislated date, a notice of default will appear next to the candidate's name and they are not eligible to run for office until after the 2026 municipal election.
| Name | Position | Maximum Expenses[1] | Total Expenses | Date filed (YYYY/MM/DD) |
| Normand Riopel | Mayor | $13,867.35 | $0.00 | 2022/11/10 |
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| Peter Barton | Councillor Ward 1 |
$6,235.05 | $849.76 | 2023/03/29 |
| Paul Emile Duval | Councillor Ward 1 |
$6,235.05 | $729.98 | 2022/10/28 |
| Denis Welden | Councillor Ward 1 |
$6,235.05 | N/A | Default |
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Michel Lalonde |
Councillor Ward 2 |
$6,512.15 | $0.00 | 2022/01/05 |
| André Roy | Councillor Ward 2 |
$6,512.15 | $0.00 | 2022/09/08 |
| Eric Boivin | Councillor Ward 3 |
$6,112.65 | $931.44 | 2022/12/07 |
| Paul Burroughs | Councillor Ward 3 |
$6,112.65 | $3,095.54 | 2022/11/25 |
| Ginette Clément | Councillor Ward 3 |
$6,112.65 | $3,858.66 | 2023/02/15 |
| Serge Ravary | Councillor Ward 3 |
$6,112.65 | $4,248.84 | 2023/04/27 |
| Sarah Bigelow | Councillor Ward 4 |
$7,507.50 | $95.49 | 2023/03/27 |
| Gérard Miner | Councillor Ward 4 |
$7,507.50 | $95.49 | 2023/01/10 |
| André Bonneau | School Board Trustee (CSDCEO) | $8,133.10 | $0.00 | 2023/03/06 |
| Sergine Rachelle Bouchard | School Board Trustee (CSDCEO) | $8,133.10 | $2,721.32 | 2023/02/07 |
| Céline Lalonde | School Board Trustee (CSDCEO) | $8,133.10 | $0.00 | 2022/08/26 |
[1] Maximum Election Campaign Expenses Permitted + 10% for expressions of appreciation
Compliance Report and Review of the Financial Statements by Clerk
The compliance report is prepared in accordance with Section 88.23(4) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA). The MEA requires the Clerk to make available to the public a report setting out all candidates in an election and indicating whether each candidate complied with Section 88.25 of the MEA.
Compliance Audit Committee
The Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee considers applications requesting compliance audits of candidates or third party advertiser election campaign finances, any resulting auditors’ reports, and the Clerk’s Report identifying apparent contribution contraventions under section 88 of the Municipal Elections Act.
Any requests for a compliance audit of a candidate or registered third party advertiser’s election campaign finances:
- must be done by an elector who is entitled to vote in an election
- must be on reasonable grounds that a candidate or third party advertiser has contravened a provision of the Municipal Elections Act
- must be for a candidate or registered third-party advertiser in the municipal election within the applicable municipality
The request for a compliance audit of a candidate or registered third party advertiser’s election campaign finances must be made within 90 days after the latest of the following dates:
- candidate or registered third party advertiser filing date
- date the candidate or registered third party advertiser filed a financial statement, if the statement was filed within 30 days after the applicable filing date
- candidate or registered third party advertiser’s supplementary filing date, if any
- date on which the candidate or registered third party advertiser’s extension, if any, expires
For further information, please contact the Clerk’s Office.
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