The TMSU is hosting by-elections for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Fall 2023 term. The students’ union runs a variety of events, campaigns and services – learn more at yourtmsu.ca. This is an opportunity to put your name forth to lead and guide the students’ union from November 28, 2023 until April 30, 2024.

The following positions are up for election during the Fall 2023 By-Elections:

• President – one position
• Vice-President Education – one position
• Vice-President Equity – one position
• Vice-President Operations – one position
• Vice-President Student Life & Events – one position
• Creative School Directors – two positions
• Faculty of Arts Director – two positions
• Faculty of Community Services Director – two positions
• Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Sciences Directors – two positions
• Faculty of Science Directors – two positions
• Lincoln Alexander School of Law Directors – two positions
• Ted Rogers School of Management Directors – two positions
• International Student Director – one position

Nomination Period: October 30 – November 3 
nominations will only be administered through TMSU created google forms

All-Candidates Meeting: November 8 & 9
(time TBD both sessions will be hybrid but cameras will be required to be on) 

Board Training Session: Dates TBD
(time TBD both sessions will be hybrid but cameras will be required to be on) 

Validation Period: November 13
Below are forms due during the Validation Period

• Slate Declaration Form Due: November 10 at 5:00pm
• Ballot Name Form Due: November 10 at 5:00pm
• Candidate Consent Form Due: November 10 at 5:00pm 
• Candidate Statement Due: November 10 at 5:00pm 

Campaign Period: November 14 – 22nd 

Voting Days: November 20th, 21st, 22nd by 6:00pm 

In accordance with By-Law 8.3

1. To be eligible to stand as a candidate in an election, a Faculty Director candidate shall:

a. Be a Member of the Corporation as set forth in By-law Two (2): Membership;
b. Be a Member of the faculty which they are running for;
c. Be nominated by no less than twenty-five (25) Members of their faculty
d. Complete the requirements of By-law 8.5 Board and Election Training; and
e. Submit nomination materials to the Election and Referenda Committee prior to the end of nomination period.

2. To be eligible to stand as a candidate in an election, an International Student Director candidate shall:

a. Be a Member of the Corporation as set forth in By-law Two (2): Membership;
b. Be an international student;
c. Be nominated by no less than twenty-five (25) Members who have international student status;
d. Complete the requirements of By-law 8.4 Board and Election Training; and
e. Submit nomination materials to the Election and Referenda Committee prior to the end of nomination period.

3. To be eligible to stand as a candidate in an election, an Executive candidate shall:

a. Be a Member of the Corporation as set forth in By-law Two (2): Membership;
b. Be nominated by no less than fifty (50) Members;
c. Complete the requirements of By-law 8.4 Board and Election Training; and
d. Submit nomination materials to the Election and Referenda Committee prior to the end of nomination period.

For any questions about the upcoming by-election please email erc.committee@yourtmsu.ca.

Learn more about the TMSU via the TMSU By-laws. Extremely relevant sections are By-Law Four: Board of Directors, By-Law Five: Executive Committee, and By-Law Eight: Elections, but we recommend interested candidates to read the By-laws in full.

In accordance with the Addendum to the Special Decision of the Elections & Referenda Committee on Elections Integrity. The TMSU will be hosting a by-election to re-elect every member of the Executive Committee and TMSU Board of Directors for the remainder of the 2023/2024 academic year!

If you are looking for the March 2023 Election Page, you can find an archive of it here: Old TMSU Election Website