Council Elections
“Serving on Council is a privilege and a significant responsibility. My time on Council has allowed me to influence positive change, promote ethical practices and contribute to the integrity and sustainability of the profession. I’m grateful for the chance to build my leadership skills, participate in professional development and collaborate with colleagues across the province. I encourage others to run for Council to demonstrate your commitment to advancing the profession and to inspire the next generation of RECEs.”
— Stacee Stevenson, RECE
(District 4 – Central East Region)
Election FAQs | Find Your Electoral District
Thank you to everyone who ran as a candidate in the election and to those who voted. The following RECEs have been elected to serve on Council for a three-year term beginning in June 2025. You can learn more about your new Council members in our May issue of Connexions (coming soon).
Toronto Region:
Katie Begley RECE
Laurie Higgins RECE
Rick Nankissoor RECE
Hamilton / Niagara Region:
Samia Javed RECE
Thank you to all candidates who participated and to those who voted.
A diverse and inclusive Council, bringing together different voices and unique experiences and perspectives, is critical to effectively governing a profession as diverse as the children and families of Ontario. Between April 2 and April 16th members in Districts 5 (Toronto Region) and District 7 (Hamilton / Niagara Region) will be able to cast their vote to elect members to the College’s Council.
Council members help build public trust and confidence in the profession. Through their work on committees, they oversee policy direction and make decisions related to entry-to-practice requirements, ethical and professional standards and professional misconduct, incompetence, and incapacity. All these decisions play a big part in shaping what RECEs do every day in their professional practice.
To find out more about the mandate of the College and the essential duties of a Council member, please review the Pre-election Preparation Module. This module was required viewing for all potential candidates.
Have your say in who helps to govern the profession: check your inbox, read over the biographies for the candidate running in your district, and cast your vote.
One of the benefits of being registered professionals is that RECEs have a say in the governance of their profession. Members in good standing can run for Council, or encourage a colleague to run, and vote in the election.
Run for Council
Serving on Council is an exceptional opportunity to build public trust and confidence in the profession. Council members can share their professional experience, gain new leadership skills and connect with RECEs across the province. Through their work on committees, they oversee policy direction and make decisions related to entry to practice requirements, ethical and professional standards, and professional misconduct, incompetence and incapacity. All of these decisions play a big part in shaping what RECEs do, every day, in their professional practice.
A diverse and inclusive Council, bringing together different voices and unique experiences and perspectives, is critical to effectively governing a profession as diverse as the children and families of Ontario.
If you’re considering running for Council, this is what you need to do:
- Confirm that you are in one of the districts up for election.
- Commit to the time required to fulfill your Council duties.
- Check the eligibility requirements.
- Review the Pre-Election Preparation Module.
- Complete the Nomination Form
If you aren’t able to commit to running for Council, you can always encourage a colleague to run or vote for a candidate in your district.
Important Dates
December 11, 2024, Notice of Election
On April 16, 2025, members from the following Districts will elect new members to the Council of the College of Early Childhood Educators:
- 5 – Toronto Region (3 Council members)
- 7 – Niagara / Hamilton Region (1 Council member)
December 11, 2024
Nominations open. The College sends an email to all eligible members with a link to nomination materials.
January 15, 2025
Nominations close. The College must receive completed electronic nomination forms by 4:00 p.m. ET.
April 2, 2025
Voting opens. Eligible members will receive an email with instructions on how to cast their electronic ballot.
April 16, 2025
Voting closes. Members must cast their ballots by 4:00 p.m. ET.
May 2025
Election Results announced.
Contact Us
election@college-ece.ca
416 961-8558 or toll-free: 1 888-961-8558 (select option 5 to reach the Office of the Registrar)