Council Elections
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?
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 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
