Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project

A civic education initiative to help you build skills, make connections, and take part in shaping our community’s future.

Our Speaker Series concluded in 2025. Visit our All Candidates Meeting information for our 2026 activities!

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All Candidates Meetings

Get involved in this important municipal election in the Haliburton Highlands by coming out to our series of All Candidates Meetings this fall. Sessions will be moderated, non-partisan, and free to attend.

Can’t attend in person? All sessions will be recorded and posted to Resources and Videos page afterwards.

Please register for the meeting in your municipality with the links below, as space is limited in each venue. We will do our best to accommodate those who haven’t registered, especially if technology is a barrier. You can also contact us directly and we can help!

More information about format and questions is available through the registration links, as well as a way to submit your own questions.

Watch the Voices & Votes speaker series

PLEASE NOTE: If you saw the advertisement in The Highlander on Sept. 10, 2026, it was run in error. The speaker series happened in 2025 and there are no HHHDP events happening on Sept 16/Oct 7, 2026. You can see the videos of these events below!

The Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project was proud to present this home-grown speaker series that featured local voices exploring the opportunities and challenges of participation in our local democracy. The sessions were free, non-partisan, and open to all - and now they are all available on YouTube. Visit our YouTube page or click below for the individual videos.

  • Partnership in Action: Community + Council

    Featuring Jessica Slade from Civics with Slade

    Sept 16 — 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    At the Haliburton Legion, 719 Mountain St., Haliburton

    Learn about how local government and community members work together to drive change—featuring local success stories.

    Watch the video

  • Finding Your Why: The Big Picture

    Featuring former Members of Parliament, Barry Devolin and Maryam Monsef

    Oct 7 — 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

    At the Lloyd Watson Community Centre, 2249 Loop Rd., Wilberforce

    Discover why being informed and engaged—as a candidate, supporter, or voter—is essential to how democracy works and how change is made.

    Watch the video

  • Behind the Scenes of Municipal Leadership

    Featuring former local Councillors Carol Moffatt, Andrea Roberts, and Pat Kennedy, and current Councillor in Grey Highlands, Dane Nielsen

    March 25 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    At the Minden Community Centre, 55 Parkside Street, Minden

    Get an inside look at what it’s like to serve in local government, from people who have done it before, and ask them your questions.

    Watch the video

  • Understanding Campaigns: How Success Happens

    Featuring seasoned campaigner Lauren Hunter

    NEW DATE: May 11 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
    At the Stanhope Firefighters Community Hall, 1095 North Shore Road, Algonquin Highlands

    Discover what a successful campaign looks like as a candidate, supporter, or voter, with practical tips and tools.

    Watch the video

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