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Christian McEachran Morin
Candidate for District and Town Councillor
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Morin would rein in spending given the debt burden, prioritizing necessities like roads, waste, water and emergency services.
- Cites the debt burden at both town and District levels
- Would prioritize spending on necessities first: roads, waste management, water & sewer, emergency services
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“Given the debt burden at both levels of our local government, and my focus on reigning in our spending, I would prioritize spending on necessities first, such as roads, waste management, water & sewer, and emergency services.”
Source: Christian Morin — Muskoka Canadians for Truth survey answers · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Wants an elected District Chair and follow-through on existing municipal plans.
- Says party politics do not belong in municipal governance.
- Argues the District Chair should be an elected position; criticizes the province for quashing the elected chair in 2018 and legislating appointment in 2026.
- Wants to move forward with existing plans so residents see results, not just talk.
“Party politics don't belong in municipal governance. The District Chair should be an elected position, but in 2018, the conservative provincial government quashed that and in 2026 they've passed legislation to appoint the District Chair.”
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Source: votecmm.ca - Christian McEachran Morin District Council 2026-2030 · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Morin backs local-based decisions over outside frameworks and opposes the Cliff Bay MZO for bypassing local policy.
- Says neither Bracebridge nor the District has adopted UN SDGs as policy, so no motion to remove them is needed
- Opposes the Cliff Bay MZO in Gravenhurst because it bypasses local policy and decision-making
- Backs budget 'snapshots' and more accessible transparency on where money goes
“I support local based decisions. The Cliff Bay MZO in Gravenhurst is something I do not support particularly because it by-passes local policy and decision making.”
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Source: Christian Morin — Muskoka Canadians for Truth survey answers · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Wants infrastructure that keeps pace with growth, including active transportation and a vibrant downtown.
- Says Bracebridge infrastructure must reflect future needs: expanded public and active transportation options.
- Wants parks, schools and amenities near new subdivisions, and a focus on a vibrant downtown.
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“Bracebridge is a growing community and we need to make sure our infrastructure reflects the needs of the future.”
Source: votecmm.ca - Christian McEachran Morin District Council 2026-2030 · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Campaigns on climate accountability, citing his successful push for a District climate reserve fund in 2023.
- In 2023 attended District Committee of the Whole as a member of the public to demand a reserve fund for the MCCAP climate plan; councillors passed the motion.
- Opposes paving over forests and wetlands for subdivisions, garbage on roads and waterways, and warns of increased flooding and heatwaves.
- Campaign signs are secondhand and repurposed as part of the circular economy instead of single-use plastic signs.
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“I believe in protecting Muskoka's natural environment, and in 2020, District Council approved the MCCAP to do just that. Yet, by 2023, they still had not set up a reserve fund to pay for the ambitious projects they wanted to complete, so I stood up to ask why.”
Source: votecmm.ca - Christian McEachran Morin District Council 2026-2030 · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Wants at least 60 beds, prefers two self-sustaining hospitals, and withholds judgment on the MAHC model until the transport plan is complete.
- Supports advocating for a minimum of 60 acute-care beds; does not see how fewer beds serve a larger population.
- Concerned about the transportation plan between sites; would prefer two self-sustaining hospitals in Muskoka.
- Undecided on obstetrics, defers to health professionals and mothers while leaning toward keeping the service.
- Would not commit municipal taxpayer money until the plan satisfies all of Muskoka's taxpayers.
- Undecided on the current MAHC model until the transportation plan is worked out.
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“I am concerned about the transportation plan and would prefer to see 2 self-sustaining hospitals in Muskoka.”
Source: SSMHC 2026 Municipal Candidate Questionnaire Results - Bracebridge · October 15, 2026
Confidence:High
Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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Think we got something wrong?
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