Category: 2026 elections

Election from November 2026 +

Co-op elections 2026

It’s time for members to step up for the co-op!

 

Woodsworth elections are coming in November!

Co-op elections are an important part of our democracy. Members vote to help decide how the co-op is run and maintained—and the co-op needs members to step forward to fill the positions that keep it functioning.

Nominations are now open and close on Friday, November 6.

Co-op Elections – important dates

There will be a  Voting Kiosk in the lobby for members who do not have a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Voters can cast their ballots securely and privately. See the designated times in the table.

Date Event Time Location
Monday, Sept 14 Nominations open — —
Friday, Nov  6 Nominations close – Submit your signed paper Nomination Form to the Nominations Box in the lobby by November 6.
Electronic signatures are not accepted.		 — —
Thursday, Nov 19 Advance voting begins – Members will vote electronically only. Management will send the voting email at noon. Noon —
Thursday, Nov 19 Voting Kiosk in the Lobby

for members who don’t own a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone

 2–4 pm Lobby
Friday, Nov 20 Voting Kiosk on the 2nd floor

for members who don’t own a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone

 6–8 pm Lobby
Saturday, Nov 21 Voting Kiosk on the 2nd floor

for members who don’t own a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone

 2–4 pm Lobby
Sunday, Nov 22 Voting Kiosk on the 2nd floor

for members who don’t own a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone

 2–4 pm Lobby
Monday, Nov 23 Voting Kiosk on the 2nd floor

for members who don’t own a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone

 6–8 pm Lobby
Wednesday, Nov 25 General Members’ Meeting (GMM) – Voting Kiosk will be available in the Penthouse during the GMM. Voting ends at 8 pm. 7 – 8 pm Online & penthouse
Saturday, Nov 28 Board training – On-site training by CHFT for Board members 5-hours In Woodsworth penthouse
Disability accommodation:

If you need an accommodation to participate in the election, please contact the Elections Committee at  nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca) to make arrangements.

Positions Open for Election in 2026

Position Positions Available Continuing for Another Year
Board of Directors 5 2
Conflict Mediation Committee 3 3
Membership Committee 4 3
CHFC Delegates 2 —
CHFT Delegates 2 —
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA) Representative 2 1
Elections Committee Chair 1 —
Total 19

Election info:  updates, announcements, candidates, voting and more

Announcements candidates, nominations, voting

How to nominate yourself

Nomination Forms
Where to Get a Nomination Form

Nomination forms are available:

  • In the lobby
  • In the Photocopy Room
  • On the Woodsworth website, under [Forms]

Which Form Should I Use?

There are two different nomination forms, with different eligibility requirements:

  1. Board of Directors — Use the Board nomination form.
  2. All other positions — Use the nomination form for chairs, committees and delegates.

Important: How to Submit Your Form

Completed nomination forms must:

  • Be signed
  • Be submitted as a paper form
  • Be placed in the Nominations Box in the lobby
  • Be submitted by Friday, November 6

Electronic signatures are not accepted.

Candidate information

Candidates will need to write a short “bio” and submit a photo of themselves. These will be used in the voting package which will be handed out in November.

Woodsworth needs you!

Woodsworth is a democracy where members vote to make decisions about how the co-op is run and maintained. It can’t run properly unless members step up to fill positions during co-op elections.

Please remember that Woodsworth needs you to step up. The co-op can’t really function unless members run to fill the necessary positions, especially on the Board of Directors. CHFC says this about co-op governance: “A strong Board of Directors is key to a healthy co-op. Board governance is the cornerstone of success for housing co-ops. When we don’t get governance right, we put everything else at risk.”

What makes a good candidate?
    • You care about your home.
    • You are willing to learn. (Board training takes place every year!)
    • You understand the importance of cooperation, compromise and working constructively with other members for the benefit of the co-op.
    • You are reliable and respectful towards others. 
    • You follow the rules outlined in Woodsworth’s bylaws and policies.
    • You respect decisions that are the result of properly constituted votes. 

Interested in the Board? Read:

A strong Board matters!

Need more information? Have questions?

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Elections Committee at this email address nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca.  We want to hear from you!

We will be holding events to raise election awareness and publishing information in the coming weeks. If you have any questions or suggestions, please send us an email at nominate@woodsworthcoop.ca or drop off a note in the Elections Mailbox in the photocopy room. Also let us know if you’d like to join the committee or help out with specific events.

You can also  drop off a note in the Elections Mailbox in the Photocopy Room.

Elections: What the Organizational Bylaw says

The Organizational Bylaw sets out the co-op’s general election procedures, including:

* Nominations
* Voting and vote counting
* The role of the Elections Committee
* Eligibility to be a director
* Directors’ terms of office
* Filling vacancies on the Board of Directors
* The election meeting
* Election of officers by the Board
* Elections for the Membership Committee and other committees

Election bylaw articles (Organizational Bylaw)

See all the details.

Election results (since 2011)

Election results

Woodsworth election results (since 2011)

Main topic – Elections: procedures, vacancies, elected, archive

Archive for previous years

Elections Committee (previous years)