It’s time to vote

Voting period from November 12 to 25, 2021

 

Pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing will be asked to vote on the resolutions being put forward, the proposed dues adjustment, to approve the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal year budgets and to approve the Association’s financial statements for 2020-2021 . In addition, EC members will also be invited to vote on their choice of two directors.

Please note that only members in good standing (registered) will be able to vote. Register here.

Step by step guide to voting

You can now vote in two simple steps:

STEP 1
Please log in to the CAPE Member Portal

STEP 2
Click on the 'Votes' tile. Then, click on the Vote button to cast your vote.

ATTENTION: You will only be allowed to complete this step once.
 

Question 1

Be it resolved to accept the budget for the Canadian Association of Professional Employees’ fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, as prepared by management, recommended by the Finance Committee, and approved by the National Executive Committee.

Budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (PDF)

  • In favour
  • Opposed

Question 2

Having reviewed the audited financial statements of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021;

Be it resolved to accept the audited financial statements for year 2020-2021, as prepared by management, reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the National Executive Committee.

The audited financial statements (PDF)

  • In favour
  • Opposed

Question 3

Having been made aware that CAPE requires to increase its staffing levels in order to be able to continue to meet its legal obligation to provide fair representation to its members and that it will be in a deficit situation if it does not increase its dues:

Be it resolved to accept the proposed $10 monthly dues adjustment and yearly increment tied to EC members’ negotiated salary increase.

Access the full details of the proposal [PDF]

  • In favour
  • Opposed
     

Question 4

Be it resolved to accept the proposed introduction of a new By-Law 15 (Suspension due to conflict of interest related to litigation) regarding the suspension of an elected or appointed member due to a conflict of interest related to litigation.

Access the proposed new By-Law 15 [PDF]

  • In favour
  • Opposed
     

Question 5

Be it resolved to accept the proposed amendments to By-Law 3 (Elections and Resolutions) to address issues that have occurred during prior elections and avoid future re-occurrences.

Access the proposed amendments to By-Law 3 [PDF]

  • In favour
  • Opposed
     

Question 6

Be it resolved to accept the proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws in order to include a reference to the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (OPBO) bargaining unit.

Access the proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws [PDF]

  • In favour
  • Opposed
     

Question 7

Be it resolved to accept the proposed introduction of a new provision within By-law 4 (Locals) regarding the introduction of mandatory training for all newly appointed stewards.

Access the proposed addition to By-Law 4 [PDF]

  • In favour
  • Opposed
     

Question 8

Be it resolved to accept the proposed changes to section 36 of the Constitution (President’s salary and benefits) for the terms and conditions pertaining to the presidents’ salary and its disclosure prior to each three-year election cycle.

Access the proposed changes to section 36 [PDF]

  • In favour
  • Opposed
     

Question 9

Be it resolved to accept the proposed introduction of a new By-Law 16 (CAPE Scholarship Program) for the introduction of a CAPE scholarship program for post-secondary education.

Access the new By-Law 16 [PDF] 

  • In favour
  • Opposed
     

Question 10

For EC members only, you will be asked to select the 2 candidates of your choice for the position of Directors to represent your group.

Click here to read the candidates' biographies.

The candidates in alphabetical order:

  • Woody Brown
  • Alex Butler
  • Jeremy Dias
  • Ahmad Lutfi
  • Pinelopi Makrodimitris
  • Waqas Yousafzai
     

Need help?

If you're having problems logging in to the portal or casting your vote, we can help. You can either write us at general@acep-cape.ca or if you prefer a more personal touch, call us at 613-236-9181 or 1-800-265-9181.