Nomination Procedures

Nominations take place from Thursday, August 28, to Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding August 30, 31, and September 1) at Paradise Double Ice Complex. Individuals are asked to make an appointment with the Returning Officer by calling 709-782-1400 or emailing elections@paradise.ca. 

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, the following procedures must be followed to become a candidate.

• A candidate must be nominated by two persons eligible to vote in the Town.
• Nominations must be in writing, stating the name and address of the candidate. The Nomination and Declaration of Qualification by Candidate Form (MEF-02) should be completed and signed by the nominee, proposer and seconder. The proposer and seconder must be present with the candidate at the time of nomination.
• The Nomination Form for Candidates Unable to Be Present on Nomination Day (MEF-03) may be used if a candidate is unable to be present during the time of nomination. Nominators must be present and have a declaration that the candidate is qualified to be nominated and accepts the nomination.
• Nomination Fee: Each candidate must pay a non-refundable nomination fee in the amount of $10 at the time of nomination.

As soon as the nomination paper is filed, the information about an individual’s candidacy becomes public information.

Withdrawing Nomination

A person who has been nominated may withdraw his or her nomination by filing with the Returning Officer a written withdrawal and the nomination fee is forfeited.

Qualifications of Candidates