Photo: Veillg1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Vankleek Hill’s MP is Giovanna Mingarelli (Liberal Party of Canada), for Prescott—Russell—Cumberland
Vankleek Hill is in Glengarry—Prescott—Russell for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, whose current MPP (Member of Provincial Parliament, at Queen’s Park in Toronto) no open source we can use records yet. The council for Vankleek Hill is that of Champlain, a township. In October 2022, Champlain elected Normand Riopel as mayor, with a council of 9. Ontario’s councils were renewed on 26 October 2026, but the only open list so far is 2022’s, so that is the term shown. Across Ontario, 71 of the 122 MPs sit with the Liberal Party of Canada.
Three governments, and who does what
Vankleek Hill, a township in Ontario, shares the work with the province and Ottawa.
Local services, by-laws and property tax.
Spends most on social services and child care, then public health and paramedics (2024 return).
Schools, health care, highways, municipal law.
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Green: municipal. Gold: provincial. Grey: federal.
Above Champlain’s council sits United Counties of Prescott and Russell, the upper tier, which runs services across all its municipalities.
From the council table to Ottawa
Every elected tier that speaks for Vankleek Hill, from the most recent elections.
- 1Champlain councilelected October 2022Normand Riopel
- 2Legislative Assembly of OntarioGlengarry—Prescott—Russell
- 3House of CommonsPrescott—Russell—Cumberland
Party colours are neutral on purpose: they tell parties apart and aren’t the parties’ own. MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada
Who was elected to Champlain council in 2022
Everyone elected in 2022, with their votes; Ontario’s file gives each seat’s votes but not the ward’s name.
- Normand Riopel
- Peter Barton
- Paul Emile Duval
- Michel Lalonde
- André Roy
- Paul Burroughs
- Ginette Clément
- Sarah Bigelow
- Gérard 'Gerry' Miner
9 members and how they were elected
| Name | Seat | Votes | Share of the seat’s votes | On the last council |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normand Riopel | Mayor | – | acclaimed | Yes |
| Peter Barton | Councillor | 619 | 45% | Yes |
| Paul Emile Duval | Councillor | 636 | 47% | No |
| Michel Lalonde | Councillor | – | acclaimed | Yes |
| André Roy | Councillor | – | acclaimed | Yes |
| Paul Burroughs | Councillor | 572 | 41% | No |
| Ginette Clément | Councillor | 369 | 26% | No |
| Sarah Bigelow | Councillor | – | acclaimed | Yes |
| Gérard 'Gerry' Miner | Councillor | – | acclaimed | Yes |
The race for mayor was never run: Normand Riopel was the only candidate. Seats on Champlain council are tied to wards, apart from the mayor, whom every voter helps choose.
Councils: Ontario 2022 Municipal Election data, MMAH (OGL-Ontario)
Vankleek Hill voted less than most of Ontario in 2022
Turnout in the October 2022 municipal elections, beside nearby municipalities; the tick is Ontario’s median.
Turnout for Champlain council on 24 October 2022 was 28% of electors, lower than the Ontario norm.
How Vankleek Hill voted: same source as Councillors, above.
When Vankleek Hill votes
The last and next general elections at each level; a by-election can come in between.
| Election | Last | Next |
|---|---|---|
| Champlain council | 26 October 2026 | 28 October 2030 |
| Legislative Assembly of Ontario | 27 February 2025 | – |
| House of Commons | 28 April 2025 | – |
The open federal catalogue ends at 2021; the 2025 results sit on elections.ca under terms that bar commercial use. The Legislative Assembly of Ontario was last elected on 27 February 2025, and the House of Commons on 28 April 2025. Councils are elected on the fourth Monday in October every four years, says the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, so Champlain votes next on 28 October 2030.
Election dates: the legislatures, MMAH and MAMH
Vankleek Hill votes in Glengarry—Prescott—Russell for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Provinces and territories run schools, health care and municipal law; each riding elects one MPP.
MPP: see the legislature’s list
ola.org ↗Southern Ontario’s ridings are the 2013 federal ones by statute, which is how this page places the town. Glengarry—Prescott—Russell takes in Vankleek Hill and elects its MPP to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Southern Ontario ridings: the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), Statistics Canada
Giovanna Mingarelli represents Prescott—Russell—Cumberland in Ottawa
Each riding elects one MP to the House of Commons; the general election of 28 April 2025 chose the 45th Parliament.
Prescott—Russell—Cumberland · Liberal Party of Canada
en.wikipedia.org ↗- Liberal Party of Canada71
- Conservative Party of Canada50
As Wikidata records them.
The MP’s record
April 2025 was Giovanna Mingarelli’s first election to the House of Commons. Had the 2021 ballots been cast in today’s Prescott—Russell—Cumberland, the Liberal Party of Canada would have led with 47%; Giovanna Mingarelli held it for them in 2025.
MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026
Glengarry—Prescott—Russell returned Francis Drouin (Liberal Party of Canada) in 2021
Results in Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, the riding Vankleek Hill belonged to on the 2013 map used in 2019 and 2021; since 2025 it votes in Prescott—Russell—Cumberland.
In 2021, 70% of electors cast a ballot in Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, more than the national 63%. In 2021, Glengarry—Prescott—Russell went to Francis Drouin (Liberal Party of Canada) on 46%; Susan McArthur (Conservative Party of Canada) finished 8,383 votes behind. 48% had elected Francis Drouin there in 2019.
All 7 candidates in Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, 2021
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Drouin | Liberal Party of Canada | 30,362 | 46.1% |
| Susan McArthur | Conservative Party of Canada | 21,979 | 33.4% |
| Konstantine Malakos | New Democratic Party | 7,022 | 10.7% |
| Brennan Austring | People's Party of Canada | 4,458 | 6.8% |
| Daniel Lapierre | Green Party of Canada | 1,350 | 2.1% |
| Marc Bisaillon | Free Party Canada | 422 | 0.6% |
| The Joker | Independent | 314 | 0.5% |
Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Champlain council spends less per resident than most
The 2024 financial return: spending by service and revenue by source, per resident, compared only with Ontario’s lower-tier municipalities.
Spending per resident by service, 2024
What pays for it
Shares of revenue, town and province.
Debt Champlain council owes over the long term came to $12.2M, $1,413 a resident, higher than the median of $440. Taxes on property make up 52% of what comes in, more than the province-wide 42%. At 29% of spending ($545 a resident), water, sewers and waste leads the budget. Full-time staff number 40, about 4.6 to every thousand residents. On top of that comes United Counties of Prescott and Russell: $1,411 a resident across its area, led by social services and child care. In 2024 the median among Ontario’s lower-tier municipalities was $1,901 a resident; Champlain council spent $1,891.
Spending per resident nearby
Every service line, 2024
| Service | 2024 | Per resident | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water, sewers and waste | $4.7M | $545 | 29% |
| Roads and transit | $4M | $457 | 24% |
| Police, fire and protection | $3.3M | $382 | 20% |
| Recreation and culture | $2.1M | $244 | 13% |
| General government | $1.2M | $136 | 7% |
| Planning and development | $1.1M | $127 | 7% |
Money: Financial Information Return 2024, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario.
One seat for every 1,040 residents
Residents (2021 Census) per council seat, head of council included, beside nearby municipalities; the tick is the provincial median.
Each seat on Champlain council answers to 1,040 residents, a lower ratio than 62% of municipalities in Ontario.
Residents: 2021 Census; seats: the province’s council list
Having a say in how Vankleek Hill is run
Check or update the federal list.
elections.ca ↗Every MP lists an office.
ourcommons.ca ↗Ridings, registration and voting dates.
elections.on.ca ↗What this data can and can’t tell you
- Which riding. Ridings are assigned from the 2021 Census: the one with most residents first, then any holding 5% or more.
- Election results. Two maps are in play: the 2013 ridings, on which 2019 and 2021 were counted, and the 2023 ridings, onto which Elections Canada transposed the 2021 vote poll by poll.
- Not on this page. Band councils, and which party runs the council: the open lists carry no party, and most councils have none.
- Who holds each seat. Each MP’s name and party are Wikidata’s statements for the 45th Parliament, read in November 2026.
- Council money. Per resident means the 2024 Financial Information Return’s totals over the population it reports. Since a county or region spends in its lower tiers too, those are compared only with each other.
- Council size. Seats count the head of council and the councillors, and residents are the 2021 Census count; a neighbourhood shows its city’s.
Questions about how Vankleek Hill is run
Who is the MP for Vankleek Hill?
Prescott—Russell—Cumberland’s MP, Giovanna Mingarelli of the Liberal Party of Canada, represents Vankleek Hill.
Which party won Vankleek Hill in the 2021 federal election?
In 2021 it was Francis Drouin (Liberal Party of Canada), in Glengarry—Prescott—Russell; Prescott—Russell—Cumberland has elected Giovanna Mingarelli since.
Who is the MPP for Vankleek Hill?
The riding for Vankleek Hill is Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario lists the MPP who holds it.
Who heads the council in Vankleek Hill?
In October 2022, Normand Riopel won the post of mayor for Champlain council’s 2022–26 term.
How much does Champlain council spend?
In 2024, Champlain council spent $16.4M in all, for some 8,665 residents, of which $4.7M went on water, sewers and waste, the biggest line.
Which regional body is Champlain part of?
Champlain is part of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, whose council, drawn from its municipalities’ councils, runs services across the counties.
How is Champlain council elected?
Champlain council: the mayor is chosen by the whole municipality, the councillors ward by ward.
What was the turnout in Vankleek Hill?
In October 2022, turnout for Champlain council was 28.0%, against 35.5% for the typical Ontario municipality.
Sources: MPs: Wikidata (CC0), 45th Parliament statements, read 7 November 2026; ridings: 2023 Representation Order, Statistics Canada · Southern Ontario ridings: the 2013 federal boundaries (Representation Act, 2015), Statistics Canada · Councils: Ontario 2022 Municipal Election data, MMAH (OGL-Ontario) · Money: Financial Information Return 2024, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario. · Next municipal election: the province’s municipal election act · Municipality types: Statistics Canada census subdivisions · Federal results: Elections Canada, 43rd and 44th general elections and the 44th’s transposition to the 2023 ridings, via open.canada.ca. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · MPs’ records: Wikidata (CC0), positions held and party memberships, read 8 November 2026. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).