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Notice is hereby given that an election will be held from Monday, March 5, 2018, to Monday, April 9, 2018, to elect 23 representatives to the College Council, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 293/00 made under the Ontario College of Teachers Act.
The election for the eighth Council of the Ontario College of Teachers has begun.
We've prepared information to help you:
For the first time, you can submit your nomination or nominate someone electronically by completing the process online. You will also be able to vote electronically beginning on Monday, March 5, 2018 — provided you are a member in good standing as of Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
The list of qualified candidates will be posted on January 10, 2018, along with a voter forum and candidate blogs. Candidate and voting information will also be available for reference. Where possible, we will also place ads in stakeholder publications.
An external auditor will oversee the process.
If you have a question about eligibility requirements, completing the nomination process or simply need more information, please call our election information line at 416-961-8800 (toll-free in Ontario 1-888-534-2222), ext. 558 or email us.
We’re here to help!
Michael Salvatori, OCT Chief Executive Officer and Registrar
