The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission (KLC) wishes to inform the community that the First Hearing, Session 1 for amendment of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Election Law has been completed. A second session has been scheduled for discussions to continue on the remaining item(s). The main item relates to section 12. Who Can Hold Office, specifically removal of the eligibility requirement in 12.1 (b).
Session 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Moose Lodge from 5pm to 8pm.
The proposed draft amendments to the MCK Election Law are available for viewing at www.kahnawakelaws.com.
Please note that at least 10 pre-registrants are required for the Hearing Session to take place. Interested community members on the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Registry should pre-register their attendance by 4pm on Monday, November 2, 2026. Walk-ins are welcome. A meal will be provided for those who pre-register. Please note that if you pre-register, you are expected to attend and if there are not 10 pre-registrants present by 5:15pm the meeting will not be held.
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To pre-register for the First Hearing, Session 2, please contact:
Lana Snow, at 450-632-7500 or lana.snow@mck.ca
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
2026-10-29-PRE-MCK Election Law First Hearing Session 1 completed Session 2 scheduled