From January 17 to February 3, elections were held in the following districts:
- Eastern (RN only; Megan Sloan acclaimed as RPN Council member)
- Northeastern (RN and RPN)
- Northwestern (RN only; Michael Hogard acclaimed as RPN Council member)
The results of the 2014 Council elections will be posted on our website on Feb. 26.
Council members make decisions about the regulation of nursing in the public interest. You can participate in nursing regulation by voting for the candidate(s) who you think have the background and experience to make the best decisions in the public interest.
Find out more about the election and the role of Council:
What districts are holding elections in 2014?
The 2014 Council elections will be held in the following electoral districts. Review the table below to find out if you are eligible to be a candidate or to vote.
Electoral District 4 (Eastern District)
Composed of the united counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, Prescott and Russell, the County of Renfrew and the regional municipality of Ottawa-Carleton.
- 2 RNs and 1 RPN will be elected
Electoral District 5 (Northeastern District)
Composed of the territorial districts of Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Parry Sound, Nipissing, Sudbury and Timiskaming, and the district municipality of Muskoka.
- 1 RN and 1 RPN will be elected
Electoral District 6 (Northwestern District)
Composed of the territorial districts of Rainy River, Thunder Bay and Kenora.
- 1 RN and 1 RPN will be elected
Find your electoral district:
| Status |
Electoral District |
| Work in nursing in Ontario |
Your electoral district is based on your primary employer's address as listed on the College's register. |
| Not currently working in nursing, but live in Ontario |
Your electoral district is based on your home address as listed on the College's register. |
| Work in nursing in another province, but live in Ontario |
Your electoral district is based on your home address as listed on the College's register. |
| Do not work or live in Ontario |
You are not eligible to participate in the election. |
What are the candidate requirements?
To be eligible to run as a candidate, you must:
- Be nominated in writing (using the nomination form) by two members in the same district and category.
- Be a member of the General or Extended Class.
- Work/reside in an electoral district in which the election is taking place (find your electoral district).
- Hold a certificate of registration that:
-is not subject to terms, conditions or limitations
-has not been revoked or suspended in the six years before the election for any reason other than non-payment of fees.
- Not be subject to any professional misconduct, incompetence or incapacity finding in the past three years.
- Not have been disqualified by Council in the three years before the date of the election.
- Complete and file a Conflict of Interest form (provided by the College on receipt of nomination) by the deadline set by the College.
What are the voter requirements?
To be eligible to vote, you must:
- be a member of the College of Nurses of Ontario in the General or Extended Class
- not be in default of payment of fees
- work or reside in the voting district
What is the time commitment for Council members?
It is a privilege to be elected to Council, but it is also a significant commitment. If elected, your term will run from June 2014 to June 2017.
Council meets for one day, four times a year. Every Council member also serves on one statutory committee, and may also participate on a standing committee.
The College provides Council and committee members with a daily stipend of $250 for attending meetings. In specific circumstances, the College will provide a daily stipend for preparatory time and travel. The College also covers travel expenses within specific policies.
Candidates should be aware of the time commitment involved for the College's committees:
| Committee |
Meeting Day
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Preparatory Time
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Executive
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-Half day per quarter
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1/2 day
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Inquiries, Complaints & Reports
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-One day per month
-Brief teleconferences may be held between meetings, if required.
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2 days
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Discipline
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Hearing Panels:
-Average of three to five days every two months (varies depending on availability of members and number of hearings)
-Hearings range from one to four days in length.
Full committee:
-Two one-day meetings each year (Spring and Fall)
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None
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Fitness to Practise
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Hearing Panels:
-One to two days every other month
-Six to nine conference calls per year
Full committee:
-One-day orientation
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None for hearings,
1/4 day for teleconferences
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Quality Assurance
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Panel teleconferences every other month
Full committee:
-One-day orientation
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¼ to ½ day
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Registration
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One day every other month plus regular conference calls
Full committee:
-One-day orientation
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1.5 days per day of meeting
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If you are considering running for election, discuss the time commitment with those who may be affected, such as your employer. If elected, it is important that you are available to participate on Council and committees.
What is the schedule for the 2014 election?
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Date
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Activity
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2013
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Fall
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Notice of election and nomination paper sent to all members eligible to vote with The Standard and posted on www.cno.org.
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December 5
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Nominations close at midnight.
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December 16
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Candidate information and conflict of interest form due at the College.
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2014
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January 17
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Voting opens! Link to ballot and candidate information sent by email to all eligible voters.
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February 3
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Election day: Ballots must be cast by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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February 4
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Election results sent to candidates by email.
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February 18
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Deadline for requests for recounts.
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February 19
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Deadline for recounts passed. Election results confirmed by Election and Appointments Committee.
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February 26
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Election results posted at www.cno.org.
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Learn more about Council
Questions?
Contact Jenna Hofbauer, Council Affairs Coordinator
416 928-0900, ext. 7566; 1 800 387-5526, ext. 7566; jhofbauer@cnomail.org