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Upcoming Elections
Our annual Board of Directors Election is our members’ opportunity to make their voices heard by choosing the fellow members they feel will best fill important roles on the Board of Directors.
Board of Directors Election Voting Period
February 2 to March 2, 2026
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Stay tuned for more information.
Board of Directors Election 2026
Update regarding Board of Directors Elections
We wish to inform members that Matthew Perri, a candidate in the current Board of Directors election, has withdrawn their candidacy effective February 17, 2026. The candidate has withdrawn due to a change in personal circumstances. Voting opened on February 2 and will continue as scheduled until March 2, 2026. To ensure fairness and consistency for all members, including those who have already cast their ballots, the election process will continue unchanged. Ballots already submitted remain valid. The candidate's name will remain on issued ballots. We thank all candidates for their willingness to serve and appreciate members' participation in the governance of their credit union.
Voting is now open for FirstOntario’s Board of Directors election. FirstOntario members 18 years of age or older who are members in good standing as of January 28, 2026, are eligible to vote in our Board of Directors Election. For this election, there are four vacancies on the Board. The four candidates with the most votes will be elected for a three-year term.
FirstOntario is a successful financial institution with over $7 billion in assets under management. The credit union regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, requires that qualified members with the necessary experience serve on FirstOntario’s Board of Directors.
To be eligible to serve on FirstOntario’s Board of Directors, candidates, at a minimum, must:
- Be 18 years of age of older
- Be a FirstOntario member in good standing
- Have been a member of FirstOntario for the past three years
- Meet the requirements from the Credit Unions & Caisses Populaires Act and FirstOntario’s By-laws
- Have governance experience from previously serving on a Board of Directors or through previous working experience in a governance capacity
- Have financial literacy experience
This year, your Board of Directors also established two additional areas of competency that are needed on the Board. These competencies are risk management oversight, and information technology governance.
FirstOntario’s Governance Committee interviewed all candidates for this election and recommended the Board endorse the candidates they believe have the required qualifications and experience to best serve on your Board as set out by our regulator and credit union. We ask that you please take into consideration the Board’s endorsed candidates when casting your votes.
View the candidates running in this year’s Board of Directors Election
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- Log in to online banking
- Go to Messages and Alerts on the left-hand side of the screen to get started
- Select the three vertical dots to the right of the Vote Now message
- Choose Read More
- Click the link to access your secure ballot
Alternatively, you may also vote through your smartphone using the FirstOntario app, or cast your vote at any branch.
Note to Commercial Members
Commercial members are required to vote at any branch. Those who wish to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf must complete a Proxy Form (available online or in-branch) and include it with their completed ballot.
Election Results
Election results will be announced at FirstOntario’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. All FirstOntario members are welcome to attend.
For questions, please contact
Elections@FirstOntario.com
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