Surveys

Backyard Hens Survey

Backyard Hens Survey As part of its commitment to engaging the community, the Town of Kirkland Lake is considering a new bylaw that would permit the keeping of backyard hens (female chickens) in both urban and rural residential areas. This initiative follows a petition from over 70 residents and signals growing local interest in food security, sustainability, and small-scale poultry keeping.

Council has authorized a public survey to gather input regarding the potential of keeping backyard hens. Your feedback is vital — whether you are considering raising hens, have concerns, or want to learn more, this survey will help guide Council’s decision-making.

The survey will be available until November 26^th.

Complete the survey here.

2026 Municipal Budget Survey

2026 Budget Survey Every time your street is plowed, your garbage is collected, you enjoy a park, or borrow a book from the library, you are experiencing the direct impact of your tax dollars at work. Municipal budget decisions shape the programs and services that sustain the quality of life for all residents in Kirkland Lake.

By completing this Survey, you will help Council and staff evaluate priorities for service delivery and programming, ensuring they reflect the needs of our community, and continue to be "The Right Environment For You: Diverse, Thriving, and Efficient."

The Survey will be available until November 28, 2025.

Survey Link:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/TKL2026Budget

2025 Council Procedure By-Law Survey

This Survey is now CLOSED. View the Survey Re port.

The procedure by-law is a set structure that guides processes for Council and its Committee meetings to carry out the business of the Town. Some of the things the by-law outlines include: how Council members cast their votes, how late Council meetings can run, conduct for Council, how residents delegate and interact with Council, and how public meetings are communicated to residents.

Please take a moment to complete a short survey to help us better understand your experience with Council and Committee meetings. The Survey will be open commencing Friday, August 29, 2025 and close on Friday, September 12, 2025.

View additional information, including the proposed Council Procedure By-Law.