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The upcoming ONA70 elections are an opportunity for members to play an active role in shaping the future of our Local. We encourage every member to learn more about the nomination and election process and consider whether there is a position they would like to put their name forward for.

There are a variety of union roles available, each offering members an opportunity to contribute skills, experience, and perspectives. Whether you are interested in advocacy, health and safety, negotiations, or supporting members in another capacity, you can make a difference.

You do not need to be a union expert to get involved.

We also encourage all members to participate in the election by learning about the candidates, understanding the positions they are running for, and casting your vote. An engaged membership is what makes our ONA70 strong.

We encourage you to take the next step: learn about the positions, consider putting your name forward, and make sure you participate in the upcoming election.

Election Resources

The following resources will help you learn more about the election process, responsibilities assigned to various positions and opportunities for leadership skill development within the Ontario Nurses' Association.

The below links are through access ONA, if you have never completed the sign up form please contact Mo Rieger @ LOCAL070SEC@ona.org

Local Elections Policy

Policy for local and bargaining unit elections.

ONA Constitution & Statement of Beliefs

Guide to Leadership Accountabilities and Competencies

2026 Election Committee

All election questions can be directed to the committee below at local70elections@ona.org

Jenn Knowles - Chair

Marvelis Latereaux Cos

Jen Nixon

Lisa Ann Long

Maureen Williamson (Ex-Officio)

2027 Election for ONA 70

3 Year Term — January 1st, 2027 until December 31st, 2029

Positions available on the executive team:
Bargaining Unit President, First VC/Grievance chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Site VP for HGH up to 2, JH/JCC up to 2, MUMC up to 2, WL x1, SPH x1.

For the Health and Safety teams:
2 for each site with an alternate, at the following sites, HGH, JH/JCC, MUMC, WL, SPH, SHF, UCC

HR&E Representative
1 Member

Election Committee:
3 Members

Negotiations Committee:
FT Status up to 6, RPT Status up to 2

Call for nomination

Nomination forms and all positions available.

Nominations close on Sept 28, 2026 at 12:00.

Following the close of nominations above, Acclaimed and contested positions will be posted below. Any voting required will be held on Oct. 20, 2026. Location and time blocks will be determined.

Nomination Form Executive

Nomination form Executive Position

Nomination Form Non-Executive

Nomination form non-Executive form

Executive positions 2027-2030

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Position	Candidate	Status
Bargaining Unit President	Maureen Williamson	Acclaimed
First VC/Grievance chair	Lisa Hallett	Acclaimed
Secretary	Maureen Rieger	Acclaimed
Treasurer	Heather Bache	Acclaimed
HGH VP	Amanda Shelley	Acclaimed
HGH VP	Khara Taylor	Acclaimed
JH/JCC VP	Jenn Knowles	Acclaimed
MUMC VP	Jen Edwards	Acclaimed
MUMC VP	Tim McCaffery	Acclaimed
WL VP	Marvelis Latereaux Cos	Acclaimed
SPH VP	Jody Hagen	Acclaimed

Non Executive Positions 2027-2030

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Position	Candidate	Status
Election Committe	Jenn Knowles	Acclaimed
Election Committe	Marvelis Latereaux Cos	Acclaimed
Election Committe	Lisa Ann Long	Acclaimed
Election Committe	Jen Nixon	Acclaimed
FT Negotiation Committee	Heather Bache	Acclaimed
FT Negotiation Committee	Marvelis Latereaux Cos	Acclaimed
FT Negotiation Committee	Khara Taylor	Acclaimed
RPT Negotiation Committee	Ayomiposi Osho	Acclaimed
HGH Health and Safety	Khara Taylor	Acclaimed
HGH Health and Safety	Jacqueline Wright	Acclaimed
HGH Health and Safety Alternate	Rana Legault	Acclaimed
JH/JCC Health and Safety	Jenn Knowles	Acclaimed
JH/JCC Health and Safety	Jen Nixon	Acclaimed
JH/JCC Health and Safety Alternate	First and Last Name	Vacant
MUMC Health and Safety	Brooke Eaket	Acclaimed
MUMC Health and Safety	Tim McCaffery	Acclaimed
MUMC Health and Safety Alternate	Lisa Ann Long	Acclaimed
WL Health and Safety	Marvelis Latereaux Cos	Acclaimed
WL Health and Safety	First and Last Name	Vacant
SPH Health and Safety	Jody Hagen	Acclaimed
SPH Health and Safety	Donna Jourdain	Acclaimed
UCC Health and Safety	First and Last Name	Vacant
UCC Health and Safety	First and Last Name	Vacant
SHF Health and Safety	First and Last Name	Vacant
SHF Health and Safety	First and Last Name	Vacant
HR&E Representative	Camille Marshall	Acclaimed

Want to get involved?

The Ontario Nurses’ Association builds strong activism and advocacy efforts by developing leaders. If you interested in becoming involved in a project team, committee or focus groups, let us know by completing an Expression of Interest (EOI) form today.