Category: Elections

List of Nominees and AcclaimationThe 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 GrecoSteven Trevellion++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++The following is a list of the nominees that have been acclaimed.PRESIDENTBrandi Kehoe - Acclaimed TREASURERKarri Patterson - Acclaimed REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENTSPatty Kinahan - Region 2 (Alberta) - AcclaimedTheresa Walkowski - Region 3 (Saskatchewan) - AcclaimedPamela Nowosad-Federowich - Region 4 (Manitoba) - AcclaimedSteve Smith - Region 5A (Ontario) - AcclaimedDebbie Rebeiro - Region 6A (National) - AcclaimedMelissa Fortin - Region 6B (National) - AcclaimedNatalie Gladu - Region 6C (National) - Acclaimed The election for the above position will commence on December…

Nomination Forms - Elections December 2021Nominations for the upcoming elections open on November 2, 2021.  Click below to access the nomination form for each position up for election. The attached nomination forms are in pdf format; for a word version of the form, please reply to this email and it will be emailed to you.  Unfortunately the word version doesn't attach properly through this email format. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Returning Officer, Mary Elizabeth Archer. PresidentTreasurerThree Year TrusteeRegional Vice-President

Between December 7 and December 13, 2021 members will elect two (2) Table Officers; one (1) Trustee ; and eleven (11) RVP's in accordance with the COPE 491 Bylaws. Officer Positions:PresidentTreasurerElected by a vote of the full membership.Trustee Position:3-year TrusteeElected by a vote of the full membership.Regional Vice-President Positions:Region 1 - British ColumbiaRegion 2 - AlbertaRegion 3 - SaskatchewanRegion 4 - ManitobaRegion 5A - OntarioRegion 5B - Ontario Regional OfficeRegion 6A - National Office/OAORegion 6B - National Office/OAORegion 6C - National Office/OAORegion 7 - MaritimesRegion 8 - AtlanticElected by a vote of the membership in their respective regions Nominations will open November 2, 2021 and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 P.M. on November 15, 2021; the day nominations close. To be eligible for a nomination and election, a member must be in continuous good…

ELECTION CALL January 2021 - Negotiating Committee Between February 17 and February 23, 2021 members will elect a Negotiating Committee in accordance with the COPE 491 Bylaws. Negotiating Committee Positions:The Negotiating Committee shall consist of the President, one otherTable Officer as determined by the Executive Board, and four (4) electedmembers. The elected members will be from the following regions andwill be elected by the members in those regions:• One (1) from the West (B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba)• One (1) from the Ontario Region• One (1) from the National Office• One (1) from the East (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland Labrador).Elected by, and from, their Regional MembershipNominations will open January 22nd and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 P.M. on February 4, 2021; the…