Council Elections

The deadline for candidates to submit their nomination form was Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. Candidates have until Friday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. to submit their candidate profile and conflict-of-interest forms.

WHAT'S COUNCIL?

Council is CNO’s board of directors, and it’s comprised of nurses and members of the public. Council makes important decisions that shape the regulation of nursing and promote public safety. Together, Council and CNO have one purpose: to protect the public by promoting safe nursing practice. 

IS COUNCIL FOR ME?

If you’re passionate about safe client care, then sitting on Council will be a personally and professionally rewarding experience. This is your opportunity to bring your perspective to a diverse group of nurses from all types of positions and settings and members of the public. It’s also a significant accountability.


WHERE ARE ELECTIONS TAKING PLACE THIS YEAR?

This year, we’re holding elections in the Southwestern and Central Western electoral districts for NPs, RNs and RPNs, and in Central Toronto for RPNs.

Southwestern

Composed of the counties of Elgin, Essex, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford and Perth.

  • Two RNs/NPs and one RPN will be elected

Central Western

Composed of the counties of Brant, Bruce, Grey, Wellington and Dufferin and the regional municipalities of Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton-Wentworth, Niagara and Waterloo.

  • Two RNs/NPs and one RPN will be elected

Central/Toronto

Composed of the municipality of metropolitan Toronto, the County of Simcoe and the regional municipalities of Halton, Peel and York.

  • One RPN will be elected

We sent all eligible nurses an email about the election Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.


How to find your electoral district

If you live and work in different districts, here’s how to find your electoral district.

If you...Your electoral district is based on
 Work in nursing in Ontario  Your primary employer's address as listed on CNO's register
 Not currently working in nursing, but live in Ontario  Your primary employer's address as listed on CNO's register
 Work in nursing in another province, but live in Ontario  Your home address as listed on CNO's register
 Do not work or live in Ontario  You are not eligible to participate in the election


What is the schedule?

DateEvent
Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 Nomination period opens
Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 Deadline for candidates to submit nomination form
Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 Deadline for candidates to submit candidate profile and conflict-of-interest forms
Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 Voting opens (Eligible voters will receive an e-mail from CNO’s election provider, Big Pulse)
Wednesday, Feb.7, 2024 Deadline to vote (5:00 p.m. EST)
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 Candidates informed of results
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 Deadline for candidates to request a recount
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 Results posted on cno.org

 Questions?

Send an email to elections@cnomail.org

 

 

 

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Page last reviewed November 24, 2023