Run for an elected position on the National Executive Committee and contribute to your union!
** Mandate: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026 **
We are looking for passionate members who are ready to run for vacant positions on CAPE’s National Executive Committee (NEC). As the term of office of the current NEC members runs until December 31, 2026, the individuals elected in this by-election will serve until that date.
The vacant positions on the NEC up for election are as follows:
- 1 EC director seat
- 1 TR director seat
- 1 OPBO director seat
Some NEC responsibilities
The NEC as a whole is responsible for establishing association objectives, policies and guidelines. The committee may propose, amend, or rescind by-laws, subject to membership approval (art. 6 of CAPE’s constitution).
NEC directors are required to attend annual general meetings and monthly NEC meetings. As members of various association subcommittees, they perform duties as assigned by the NEC (art. 11 of the constitution).
NEC director positions are voluntary (unpaid). Members are compensated if the performance of their association duties requires them to take leave from their substantive work position.
Click here to learn more about the National Executive Committee.
You may also wish to review CAPE’s constitution and by-laws, in particular, articles 8 and 19 of CAPE’s constitution and by-law 3.
Promoting diversity
Members belonging to equity-deserving groups are encouraged to run to contribute their unique experience and perspective to the national conversation and help build a diverse NEC. Regional and linguistic diversity are also encouraged.
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How to submit your nomination documents:
The deadline for submitting your application and all related documents is Monday, September 1, 2025, at 4 p.m. (EDT).
To run in this by-election, you can submit your documents via email or regular mail. Here’s how:
By email
Members can submit forms directly using the links below, and the completed and signed nomination documents will be sent to CCR-ERC2025@acep-cape.ca.
Your nomination form should clearly indicate the position you are applying for, your name, your home department, your bargaining unit, your personal email address and your telephone number (by-law 3.6).
Please click here to access the director nomination form
All nominations for a NEC director position should be supported by one (1) regular or pending member of the association (by-law 3.5).
Click here to access the sponsor form
Mail-in submission
Alternatively, members can mail in the two above completed and signed nomination documents to the national office at the address listed below.
Nomination documents should be mailed to the attention of the Elections and Resolutions Committee and must be received by CAPE’s national office no later than 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on September 1, 2025.
350 Albert St., Suite 1800
Ottawa, ON K1R 1A4
Presentation text
The nomination form may be accompanied by a two-page (8 1/2 x 11) presentation text using Arial 12 point font, in either official language. The text will be translated by CAPE (by-law 3.7). It should also be submitted to CAPE no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 1, 2025.
The presentation text will be published on the CAPE website during the campaign. You may also attach a photo.
**ATTENTION**
Absolutely no documents will be accepted after the September 1, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (EDT) deadline.
Don’t delay! Now is the time to put the final touches on your submission and make sure it gets to us on time.
