The upcoming 2023 Board of Directors elections will take place in
District 2 (Hamilton, Waterloo, Niagara and surrounding areas) and District 4(Ottawa and Kingston surrounding areas).
Electoral District 2 (Central West)
- Includes: Brant, Dufferin and Wellington, and the regional municipalities of Haldimand, Norfolk, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara, and Waterloo.
- There are 2 positions up for election
Electoral District 4 (Eastern)
- Includes: the united counties of Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, Lennox & Addington, Leeds & Grenville, the municipality of Ottawa, the counties of Hastings, Prince Edward, Frontenac, Renfrew, and Lanark.
- There is 1 seat up for election.
Nominations open Monday, December 12, 2022.
See more information about College elections, key dates, requirements and updated Q&As.
New: Board Pre-Election Module
All candidates are required to complete the College's new Board Pre-Election Module to be eligible to run for
the Board of Directors.
COTO's interactive module will provide you with essential information about the College, our mandate and the roles and responsibilities of Board Directors.
Access the new Board Pre-Election Module.
Elections Webinar: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
College Registrar and CEO Elinor Larney hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 12:15pm to 1:00pm about the upcoming Board of Directors elections in Districts 2 and 4.
As College governance continues to evolve, learn about how you can get involved, how to become a candidate, and what it means to be on the Board of Directors.
Watch the webinar recording: youtube.com/watch?v=Fx5lg4TaBmo