Votes 2022: the results are in!

From November 10 to November 24, pursuant to CAPE’s Constitution and Bylaws, all members in good standing were asked to vote on:

the resolutions being put forward from the members and the NEC
to approve the Association’s financial statements for 2021-2022
the auditing firm that will audit the Association’s financial statements
EC members were also invited to vote on their choice of two directors.

We would like to sincerely thank members who took the time to cast their ballots.

Find all the results below:

Question #1

Having reviewed the audited financial statements of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022;

Be it resolved to accept the audited financial statements for year 2021-2022, as prepared by Association management, reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC).

The audited financial statements (PDF)

	Votes
In favour	670
Opposed	32
Abstain	201
Total	903

Question #2

Be it resolved to accept the proposed amendment to Article 35.8 of the Constitution (Financial Controls) to change the fiscal year of the Association to the calendar year (January 1 to December 31).

Access the proposed amendments to Article 35.8 of the Constitution [PDF]

	Votes
In favour	735
Opposed	41
Abstain	127
Total	903

Question #3

Should the change to the fiscal year end be accepted, be it resolved to accept the National Executive Committees recommendation that the firm McCay Duff LLP Chartered Professional Accountants be the Canadian Association of Professional Employees’ auditor for the period of May 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

	Votes
In favour	703
Opposed	26
Abstain	174
Total	903

Question #4

Be it resolved that the Defense Fund be temporarily capped at $5 million, until the Operating Fund reaches a level equivalent to one year of operating expenditures.

Access the proposed amendments to the Defense Fund and fund allocations [PDF]

	Votes
In favour	599
Opposed	173
Abstain	131
Total	903

Question #5

Be it resolved that the National Executive Committee (NEC) be given the authority to approve the use of Defense Fund resources should it be deemed necessary for the financial well-being of the Association if the Operating Fund falls below the one (1) years’ worth of expenses threshold.

Access the proposed amendments to the Defense Fund and fund allocations [PDF]

	Votes
In favour	478
Opposed	291
Abstain	134
Total	903

Question #6

Be it resolved to accept the proposed amendments to By-Law 15 (Suspension due to conflict of interest related to litigation) to correct errors in the existing text.

Access the proposed amendments to By-Law 15 [PDF]

	Votes
In favour	734
Opposed	27
Abstain	142
Total	903

Question #7

Be it resolved to accept the proposed introduction of a new By-Law 16 (President’s Salary and Benefits) which provides necessary detail to support the changes to clause 36 of the Constitution that the membership approved at the 2021 AGM.

Access the proposed amendments to By-Law 16 [PDF]

	Votes
In favour	654
Opposed	69
Abstain	180
Total	903

Question #8

Be it resolved to accept the proposed amendments to By-Law 3.7 (Elections and Resolutions - Nominations) that support the introduction of By-Law 16 and that clarify the information required from potential candidates.

Access the proposed amendments to By-Law 3.7 [PDF]

	Votes
In favour	716
Opposed	32
Abstain	155
Total	903

Question #9

Be it resolved that CAPE initiates a vigorous campaign – rooted in engagement with its equity deserving members – to explore ways to minimize the impacts of return-to-office policies in undermining union and employer policies around equity.

IMPLEMENTATION COSTS

The total cost of implementing this resolution was estimated by the Finance Committee at approximately $200,000 and would work out either as a one-time special levy of approximately $9.10 per member, or smaller amounts spread over an amount of time, in addition to your regular dues

Question #10

Be it resolved that CAPE holds a membership-wide information and debate session on the Defence Fund following the November 2022 Annual General Meeting, including on the Defence Fund's original terms of reference and the importance of democratic safeguards to ensure that any changes to the fund and its terms of reference are voted on by the membership;

Develop a plan by February 2023 to increase the Defence Fund annually, as designed in the original terms of reference;

Conduct an educational campaign by January 2023 on collective-bargaining and the challenges ahead, which honestly addresses the free-rider issue and proposes an approach that does not rely upon other unions to do the fighting for us (including holding an open forum in 2023 of all members to discuss these issues); and