A special meeting of members will be held on January 23, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. The purpose of the meeting will be to elect four new Directors and ratify a revised Code of Ethics, which incorporates commitments to Indigenous ethics, rights and reconciliation, as well as other important updates.

All nominees will have an opportunity to meet with existing Board members prior to the Special Meeting and, if desired, prior to submitting their nomination. This will allow candidates to discuss the work of the Board and assess alignment with Cooperation Canada's values and goals. We welcome candidates that expressed interest in joining the Board ahead of the September AGM to resubmit their nominations as part of this renewed call.

Board Composition Priorities

Cooperation Canada is a signatory to Canada's 50-30 Challenge, which aims for gender parity (50%) and significant representation (30%) of equity-deserving groups within boards and senior management across Canada. In line with this commitment, we welcome individuals who reflect the diversity of Canadian society, including those who identify as Racialized, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and other equity-deserving groups.

In addition to ensuring the Board represents a broad cross-section of the diversity of people in Canada and the international cooperation sector, the Cooperation Canada Board has reviewed the current Board composition, Cooperation Canada's Board Diversity Policy and the organization's evolving needs. We especially encourage nominations from candidates who bring experience and perspectives from the following backgrounds and areas:

Organizational characteristics

• Quebec-based organizations
• Organizations with expertise in federal government and parliamentary engagement that can support Cooperation Canada and its membership over the medium term
• Organizations with diverse business models, including those that do not rely on government funding or have varied revenue sources
• Organizations actively advancing equity in international cooperation, including through efforts towards decolonization, reconciliation, and justice for historically marginalized communities

Individual characteristics

• Indigenous leadership
• Francophones
• Individuals who reflect Canada's racial, linguistic, cultural, and regional diversity, including members of equity-deserving groups such as persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, and others committed to advancing inclusive governance

These characteristics are provided as a guide and are not prerequisites. Cooperation Canada values diverse perspectives and encourages all eligible individuals affiliated with member organizations to self-nominate.

Members are invited to submit the nomination​ of candidates by completing this form by Monday, January 6, 2025. Individuals affiliated with Cooperation Canada member organizations​ are able to self-nominate.