PAC elections

List of elected and alternate representatives

Representatives of management and exempt members of the Plan (DB and DC components) Three-year term ending
Elected representative
Jaye Poirier June 2, 2024
Alternate representative
David Merrigan June 2, 2024
Representatives of all active members of the Plan (DB and DC components) Three-year term ending
Elected representative
Raymond Tsang November 4, 2024
Alternate representative
Catherine Chazalon November 4, 2024
Representatives of the retired members of the Plan (DB component) Three-year term ending
Elected representatives
Karen Kennedy April 26, 2027
David Taylor April 26, 2027
Peter Whitaker April 26, 2027
Angelo Colacci May 22, 2027
Alternate representatives
Angelo Colacci April 26, 2027
Bruno Cadieux April 26, 2027
Daniel Chaput April 26, 2027
Marguerite Bizuk May 22, 2027

 

Governing rules

The PAC election process is subject to the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985, (section 7.2 (1) Pension council) and to the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 (SOR/87-19), section 5, Choice of [...] Pension Council Representative. The election process is auditable and must be completed on a set schedule.

Schedule of elections

The election of the... will be held in...
representative of management and exempt members of the Plan (DB and DC components) 2024
representative of all active members of the Plan (DB and DC components) 2024
representatives of the retired members of the Plan 2027

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria vary depending on the position and are as follows:

For the 2024 election of the... members eligible to nominate themselves and to vote are...
representative of management and exempt members of the Plan management and exempt members of the Plan (DB and DC components) as at a specific date who continue to be part of this group throughout the election process.
For the 2024 election of the... members eligible to nominate themselves and to vote are...
representative of all active members of the Plan all active members of the DB and DC components of the Plan as at a specific date who continue to be part of this group throughout the election process.
For the 2027 election of the... members eligible to nominate themselves and to vote are...
representatives of the retired members of the Plan former or active employees in receipt of pension benefit payments from the Plan as at a specific date who continue to receive pension benefit payments throughout the election process.

Note: Eligibility dates are determined prior to the start of each election and announced on this site.

Nomination process

During an election, eligible Plan members receive instructions on how they can nominate themselves, should they wish to represent their fellow members on the PAC. A Plan member cannot nominate another Plan member. Nomination instructions must be followed carefully for the nomination to be accepted. The duration of the nomination periods is prescribed by the Pension Benefits Standards Regulations, 1985 (SOR/87-19), section 5, Choice of [...] Pension Council Representative, and allows enough time for members to submit their nomination. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Voting process

After the closing date of any nomination period, eligible Plan members receive voting instructions,

unless... Then... and...

there is only one candidate for the position of the representative of all active members of the Plan.

that candidate becomes the representative by acclamation the election process ends.

there are only three candidates or less for the three positions of the representatives of the retired members of the Plan.

these candidates become the representatives by acclamation the election process ends. Any remaining position remains vacant until the next election.
there is only one candidate for the position of the representative of management and exempt members of the Plan. that candidate becomes the representative by acclamation the election process ends.

Terms of elected representatives and alternate representatives

The term of office for elected representatives and alternate representatives is three years provided they meet the following criteria:

  • The representative of all active members of the Plan and the representative of management and exempt members of the Plan must continue to be part of the group they represent throughout their term of office.
  • The representatives of retired members must continue to receive pension benefit payments from the Plan throughout their term of office.

If an elected or alternate representative is unable to complete his/her term of office or no longer meets the above criteria, the alternate representative or the candidate (as the case may be) with the next highest number of votes replaces the elected representative or the alternate representative (as the case may be) for the remainder of the three-year term.

If the replacement is unable or unwilling to assume the position, or no longer meets the above criteria, or is later unable to complete the remainder of the term, then the alternate representative or candidate (as the case may be) with the next highest number of votes becomes the elected representative or the alternate representative (as the case may be) for the remainder of the three-year term. Whenever vacancies occur, the process will continue in this manner until the list of alternate representatives or candidates is exhausted or the term has expired.

Meetings – Normally, PAC members meet three times a year. Since 2020, the meetings are held virtually, and since 2021, they are held with simultaneous interpretation. Meeting materials are provided in English and French. PAC members may express themselves in the official language of their choice.

Code of Conduct – The Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Pension Committee. All elected and alternate representatives must sign an annual acknowledgement certifying their agreement with the Code of Conduct of the PAC.

Compensation – Elected and alternate representatives do not receive monetary compensation or any other indemnity from the Pension Fund for attending PAC meetings. However, those who are also employees of Canada Post will continue to receive their regular pay when they attend a meeting that takes place during their regular hours of work. During an election period, any candidate who has questions concerning compensation or travel should send an email at PACelectionsCCP@canadapost.ca.

Knowledge requirements – Elected representatives are expected to have at least some knowledge of investment markets in Canada and abroad, or some knowledge of financial analysis, or of federal pension legislation, or a detailed understanding of defined benefit pension plans, or of actuarial principles. If they do not meet this qualification, they must participate in relevant training, at the expense of the Plan, in order to continue their term.