Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation Election Date Set

Summary#

This order adds the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation to the list of First Nations covered by the First Nations Elections Act and fixes the community’s first council election date as November 26, 2025. The order was registered, and thus came into force, on September 17, 2025.

What it does#

• Adds the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation to the schedule of the First Nations Elections Act as entry number 94.
• Sets the first election date for the community’s council as November 26, 2025.
• States the order comes into force on the day it is registered (registered on September 17, 2025).

Who's affected#

• Members and residents of the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation who vote in or run for their band council.
• The community’s current and prospective council candidates.
• Officials who will run and oversee the election, and the federal office that handles the Act (the Minister of Indigenous Services was involved in making the order).
• If unclear from this notice: any specific changes to voting rules or administration beyond the fixed election date are not detailed here.

Why it matters#

• The community now has a fixed date for its first council election under the federal election law named in the order: November 26, 2025.
• Being added to the schedule means the First Nations Elections Act will apply to the community’s council elections, which affects how those elections are run and who can participate.
• This is a direct result of the band council’s request; it’s an administrative step that leads to an upcoming, federally governed election for the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation.