To make it easy to navigate and locate the bios for each nominee, below is a list of all candidates in the upcoming election. Each name will be clickable to view the bio, if one has been provided. These will be updated at least once daily, as bios are submitted. Good luck to all candidates!
The nomination period is now closed. Below is the list of positions along with the names of those nominated or acclaimed in alphabetic order.
National Vice President
Mia Warwick – ACCLAIMED
Recording Secretary
Denise Breau
Angela Coleman
Susan Kirchner
Krista Napl
Education/Communication Officer
Prinsley Delsoin
Rachel Roberts
Sadie Tapper
Treasurer
Lynne Bolonoha
Debbie Churchill
Hannah Dubuc
Daniela Greco
Carolyn Layfield
Regional Vice President, Region 6c
Thomas Ndayiragije
Natasha Poirier
Vicky Roy
Trustee
No one was nominated, stay tuned for a new election call
Thank you to everyone who participated in the nomination process. Reminder that elections will be held from November 26 to December 3 for those positions where elections are to be held.
Each nominee is allowed to provide a one page ‘bio’ as per Article 5.09 of the bylaws. “… a maximum of one (1) article included in the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website.” In the next post. there will be a list of the nominees that will include each bio/article as they are submitted.
To make it easy to find and navigate, below is the list of candidates in the election. Each name will be clickable to view their bio, if one has been provided. Good luck to all candidates!
Between November 21-27, 2023 members will elect 2 table officers, and 11 RVP’s (2-year term) and 1 trustee (3-year term).
Election for Table Officer Positions: President Treasurer
Election for Trustee Position: Trustee
Elected by a vote of the membership in all regions.
Election for Regional Vice-President Positions: BC Region Alberta Region Saskatchewan Region Manitoba Region Ontario Region 5A Ontario Region 5B National Office Region 6A National Office Region 6B National Office Region 6C Maritimes Region Atlantic Region Elected by a vote of the membership in their respective region.
Nominations will open October 31, 2023 and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 p.m. EST on November 14, 2023; the day nominations close.
To be eligible for a nomination and election, a member must be in continuous good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to date of nomination.
Your participation as a candidate or as an informed voter in Union elections is crucial because those you elect will help administer the affairs of the Union.
No nomination shall be accepted unless the member nominating has signed the nomination form and the member nominated has indicated on the form, or by other means, their willingness to stand for office.
Nominations must be sent in during the nomination period. Any nominations received before or after the nomination period will not be accepted.
A complete list of candidates for office will be posted on the Local Union website on November 15, 2023
After the closing of nominations all duly nominated candidates will be extended an opportunity to have a maximum of one (1) article included in the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website/social media. The article can include an active link to a website.
Kristen Bowman will serve as Returning Officer during the election. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting over seven days, November 21-27, 2023.
Personal email addresses should be received by the Returning Officer, Kristen Bowman via your RVP and no later than November 7, 2023, to ensure receipt of ballots. If you are unsure if we have your correct email on file, please reach out to your RVP to confirm.
In solidarity,
Brandi Kehoe President, COPE Local 491
Campaign Rules
Campaigning cannot occur during work time.
Use of the Employer’s Teams chat or email to circulate election material is not permitted.
Candidates are asked to always conduct themselves with dignity.
Any behaviour or material that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment will not be tolerated.
Each duly nominated candidate may submit a maximum of one (1) article (PDF) to be published on the Local Union Website and included in the electronic voting system.
Website posting of articles begin November 15, 2023.
Kristen Bowman Returning Officer, COPE Local 491
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 30, 2023 Election Call
November 7, 2023 Personal email address deadline
October 31, 2023 Nominations open
November 14, 2023 4:00 p.m. EST Nominations Close
November 15, 2023 Complete list of candidates will be posted on the Union’s Website Website posting of articles begin
The nomination period for the upcoming elections is now closed. Thank you to all who participated in the process and either nominated someone or allowed their names to stand for election.
The following is the list of nominees for the positions that will have an election:
NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT Angela Coleman (ON) click for bio Leanne Strang (BC) Steven Trevellion (ON) Mia Warwick (ON) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following is a list of the nominees that have been acclaimed.
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT (Region 1, British Columbia) Jennifer Kirchner – Acclaimed
The election for the above position will commence on March 1 and run until March 7, 2022. Ballots will be sent to voting members via email using Big Pulse. If you do not receive a ballot on March 1, please contact your current RVP. Bios for the candidates will begin to be posted this week.
The following position did not receive any nominations, and more information regarding that will be coming out shortly.
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT – Region 7 (Maritimes)
Congratulations to all those acclaimed and good luck to all candidates!
Between March 1 to 7, 2022 members will elect one (1) Table Officer and three (3) RVP’s and one (1) Trustee in accordance with the COPE 491 Bylaws.
Officer Positions: National Vice President *By-election 1 year term Elected by a vote of the full membership.
Regional Vice-President Positions: Region 1 – British Columbia Region 7 – Maritimes Region 8 – Atlantic Elected by a vote of the membership in their respective regions
Trustee Positions: 3-year Trustee Elected by a vote of the full membership.
Nominations will open January 25, 2022 and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 P.M. on February 7, 2022; the day nominations close.
To be eligible for a nomination and election, a member must be in continuous good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to date of nomination.
No nomination shall be accepted unless the member nominating has signed the nomination form and the member nominated has indicated on the form, or by other means, their willingness to stand for office. Nominations must be sent in during the nomination period. Any nominations received before or after the nomination period will not be accepted.
A complete list of candidates for office will be posted on the Local Union website on February 8, 2022.
After the closing of nominations all duly nominated candidates will be extended an opportunity to have a maximum of one (1) article included in the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website. The article may reference candidate websites but shall not contain any active links to external websites.
Mary Elizabeth Archer will serve as Returning Officer during the election. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting over seven days, March 1 to March 7, 2022.
Your participation as a candidate or as an informed voter in Union elections is crucial because those you elect will help administer the affairs of the Union.
Personal email addresses should be received by the Returning Officer, Mary Elizabeth Archer via your RVP and no later than January 18, 2022, to ensure receipt of ballots.
In solidarity,
Brandi Kehoe President, COPE Local 491
Campaign Rules
Campaigning cannot occur during work time.
Use of the Employer’s voice mail or email to circulate election material is not permitted.
Candidates are asked to always conduct themselves with dignity.
Any behaviour or material that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment will not be tolerated.
Each duly nomination candidate may submit a maximum of one (1) article to be published on the Local Union Website and included in the electronic voting system.
Website posting of articles begin February 9, 2022.
Mary Elizabeth Archer Returning Officer, COPE Local 491
DATES TO REMEMBER
January 11, 2022
Election Call
January 18, 2022
Personal email address deadline
January 25, 2022
Nominations open
February 7, 2022 4:00 p.m. EST
Nominations Close
February 8, 2022
Complete list of candidates will be posted on the Union’s Website
RVP – Region 5B election begins on December 7th. There are two nominations and as per the bylaws, each candidate is permitted a flyer on the COPE491 website. Click on the names below to view the flyer, if provided.
The nomination period for the upcoming elections is now closed. Thank you to all who participated in the process and either nominated someone or allowed their names to stand for election.
The following is the list of nominees for the position that will have an election:
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT – REGION 5B (Ontario Regional Office) Daniela Greco Steven Trevellion ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following is a list of the nominees that have been acclaimed.
PRESIDENT Brandi Kehoe – Acclaimed
TREASURER Karri Patterson – Acclaimed
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTS Patty Kinahan – Region 2 (Alberta) – Acclaimed Theresa Walkowski – Region 3 (Saskatchewan) – Acclaimed Pamela Nowosad-Federowich – Region 4 (Manitoba) – Acclaimed Steve Smith – Region 5A (Ontario) – Acclaimed Debbie Rebeiro – Region 6A (National) – Acclaimed Melissa Fortin – Region 6B (National) – Acclaimed Natalie Gladu – Region 6C (National) – Acclaimed
The election for the above position will commence on December 7 and run until December 13, 2021. Ballots will be sent to voting members via email using Big Pulse. If you do not receive a ballot on December 7, please contact your current RVP.
Bios for the candidates will begin to be posted this week.
The following position did not receive any nominations, and more information regarding that will be coming out shortly.
REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT – Region 1 (British Columbia) REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT – Region 7 (Maritimes) REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT – Region 8 (Atlantic) TRUSTEE (3 Year)
Congratulations to all those acclaimed and good luck to all candidates!
