Key dates and stages
CIRA’s election process happens in several stages, beginning with filling seats on the nomination committee in March and ending in an online vote in September. The entire election process is held online.
February 29- March 14, 2024 | Apply to join the nomination committee |
April 2023 | New nomination committee members announced |
June 4-June 18, 2024 | Apply to join the board through the nomination committee slate |
July 31, 2024 | Nomination committee candidates announced |
July 31-August 14, 2024 | Apply to join the board through the member slate |
August 28, 2024 | Member nominees announced |
August 28-September 11, 2024 | Members endorse member nominees |
September 18, 2024 | Show of support results and final list of candidates announced |
September 18-October 2, 2024 | Campaign forum is live |
September 25-October 2, 2024 | Members vote to elect candidates (“Election Period”) |
October 7, 2024 (or before) | Election results announced |
Learn about the board members
CIRA’s board directors are professionals from across Canada with diverse skills and experience needed to achieve a functional, high-performing and balanced board.
There are twelve directors elected by CIRA members and three non-voting advisors.