The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission (KLC) wishes to inform the community that the First Hearing for amendment of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Election Law is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Moose Lodge from 5pm to 8pm. If the review of the draft amendments is not completed, the Hearing will continue, Tuesday, November 3rd, at the same time and location.
The agenda will be as follows:
- Review the proposed draft amendments to the Law. Key Areas for consideration included:
- Ensuring consistency with other Kahnawà:ke laws;
- Streamlining processes including selection of the Electoral Officer;
- Proposed amendments from community members regarding Council composition, vacancies in Council and an alternative election structure, etc.
- Review feedback received during the 30-Day Feedback Period, which is currently ongoing.
The proposed draft amendments to the MCK Election Law have been posted for a 30-Day Feedback Period which began on September 25, 2026, and ends on October 24, 2026. They are available for viewing by clicking here.
Please note that at least 10 pre-registrants are required for the Hearing to take place. Interested community members on the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Registry should pre-register their attendance by 4pm on Monday, October 26, 2026. Walk-ins are welcome. A meal will be provided for those who pre-register.
* If there are not 10 members present by 5:15pm, the meeting will not be held.
To pre-register for the Hearing and/or to submit feedback before October 24, 2026, please contact:
Lana Snow, at 450-632-7500 or lana.snow@mck.ca.
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For information on the Law, please contact:
Alan John Rice, 450-632-7500 or alan.rice@mck.ca
For further information on the Process, please contact:
Keira Diabo, KLC Coordinator, 450-632-7500 or kls@mck.ca www.kahnawakemakingdecisions.com
