From November 12 to November 25, pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing were asked to vote on:
- the resolutions being put forward
- to approve the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal year budgets
- to approve the Association’s financial statements for 2020-2021
- the proposed dues adjustment
- EC members were also invited to vote on their choice of two directors.
**Please note that six votes were submitted by email and are included in the numbers below.
We would like to sincerely thank members who took the time to cast their ballots.
Question 1
Be it resolved to accept the budget for the Canadian Association of Professional Employees’ fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, as prepared by management, recommended by the Finance Committee, and approved by the National Executive Committee.
Budget for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (PDF)
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Votes |
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In favour |
926 |
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Opposed |
314 |
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Total |
1240 |
Question 2
Having reviewed the audited financial statements of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021;
Be it resolved to accept the audited financial statements for year 2020-2021, as prepared by management, reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the National Executive Committee.
The audited financial statements (PDF)
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Votes |
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In favour |
1112 |
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Opposed |
128 |
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Total |
1240 |
Question 3
Having been made aware that CAPE requires to increase its staffing levels in order to be able to continue to meet its legal obligation to provide fair representation to its members and that it will be in a deficit situation if it does not increase its dues:
Be it resolved to accept the proposed $10 monthly dues adjustment and yearly increment tied to EC members’ negotiated salary increase.
Access the full details of the proposal [PDF]
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Votes |
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In favour |
433 |
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Opposed |
808 |
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Total |
1241 |
Question 4
Be it resolved to accept the proposed introduction of a new By-Law 15 (Suspension due to conflict of interest related to litigation) regarding the suspension of an elected or appointed member due to a conflict of interest related to litigation.
Access the proposed new By-Law 15 [PDF]
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Votes |
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In favour |
1078 |
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Opposed |
161 |
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Total |
1239 |
Question 5
Be it resolved to accept the proposed amendments to By-Law 3 (Elections and Resolutions) to address issues that have occurred during prior elections and avoid future re-occurrences.
Access the proposed amendments to By-Law 3 [PDF]
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Votes |
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In favour |
1137 |
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Opposed |
103 |
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Total |
1240 |
Question 6
Be it resolved to accept the proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws in order to include a reference to the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (OPBO) bargaining unit.
Access the proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws [PDF]
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Votes |
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In favour |
1160 |
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Opposed |
79 |
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Total |
1239 |
Question 7
Be it resolved to accept the proposed introduction of a new provision within By-law 4 (Locals) regarding the introduction of mandatory training for all newly appointed stewards.
Access the proposed addition to By-Law 4 [PDF]
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Votes |
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In favour |
1135 |
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Opposed |
104 |
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Total |
1239 |
Question 8
Be it resolved to accept the proposed changes to section 36 of the Constitution (President’s salary and benefits) for the terms and conditions pertaining to the presidents’ salary and its disclosure prior to each three-year election cycle.
Access the proposed changes to section 36 [PDF]
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Votes |
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In favour |
901 |
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Opposed |
338 |
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Total |
1239 |
Question 9
Be it resolved to accept the proposed introduction of a new By-Law 16 (CAPE Scholarship Program) for the introduction of a CAPE scholarship program for post-secondary education.
Access the new By-Law 16 [PDF]
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Votes |
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In favour |
589 |
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Opposed |
652 |
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Total |
1241 |
Question 10
For EC members only, you will be asked to select the 2 candidates of your choice for the position of Directors to represent your group.
Click here to read the candidates' biographies.
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Votes |
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Alexander Butler |
345 |
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Pinelopi Makrodimitris |
411 |
There were a total of 822 votes cast for the NEC Director positions.
