Election Notice
In accordance with FIQ’s Constitution and Bylaws, elections will be held at the Federal Council on December 9, 10 and 11, 2025. The Election Committee is responsible for the election process and vote.
There are six positions to fill on the permanent Anti-Racism Committee. Follow the procedure to submit an application.
Interested candidates of racial minority backgrounds have until the opening of the Federal Council at noon to submit their applications.
Rules around election ads stipulated in the FIQ’s Election Policy apply.
Standing committees
The Anti-Racism Committee is dedicated to fighting against racism in healthcare institutions and within the Federation. It collaborates on the implementation of the Policy on the Fair representation of women in positions of power and decision-making, strengthens anti-racist union practices through training, documents contexts with reports of racism, and raises awareness in our environments to prevent discriminatory behaviour.
Submit an application
- All applications must be submitted via the FIQ website.
- Applications must come through the form provided for this purpose, signed by the candidate, seconded by two members in good standing with a FIQ affiliated union, and accompanied by a duly signed declaration of the member’s good standing.
- All applications must include an introductory text (180 words max.) and a photo (4×6 portrait-style digital photo).
- The Election Committee has a 48-hour period, following the FIQ’s opening office hours, to confirm reception of the application and eligibility of the candidate.
- The candidate must have submitted their application and received approval from the Election Committee before beginning their election campaign.
Formulaire de mise en candidature
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Eligibility
- Be a Canadian citizen
- Be a member in good standing with a FIQ affiliated union
- Be an official delegate registered for the Federal Council on December 9, 10 and 11, 2025
To submit your application
- Fill out the attached form
- Print the form in PDF format, which you will receive by email
- Sign the printed form in the appropriate space (candidate’s signature)
- Have two people who second your nomination sign the printed form (candidate nominated by)
- Have one of your union’s executive committee members or board of director members fill out the section Declaration of a member in good standing
Send the signed form:
- By mail to the attention of:
President of the Election Committee,
1234, avenue Papineau,
Montréal (Québec) H2K 0A4.
3 business days before the council starts, at the latest - By email to: before the official start of the council, i.e., the time indicated on the meeting notice sent out by the general secretary.
Support tool for candidates seeking elected positions
The fair representation of women in positions of power and decision-making is an important issue within our organization. Several members and union representatives have expressed the need for additional support to feel confident enough to run for and hold an elected position. In this context, we are making this support tool available to candidates to meet this need and facilitate the application process for women running for elected positions.
This tool should be considered as support for your application process. It is useful for all positions up for election. The questions are suggestions: you are not required to respond to all of them, and you can add or formulate your own questions. The example using the Status of Women Committee was chosen for information purposes. All of your responses will make up your introductory text, which may not exceed 360 words for candidates running for the Executive Committee, and 180 words for other committees.
1. Presentation
Your profession, workplace and number of years of experience.
Introduction example
I have been a licensed practical nurse at the Hôtel-Dieu for 5 years. Before that, I worked at the CHSLD La Pommeraie for 2 years.
2. Why are you running for Committee X?
What is your interest in the themes, work or activities of the committee in question? Specify one or more issues that appeal to you and why. (It is suggested that you give at least two reasons.)
Introduction example
I am running for the Status of Women Committee because I am deeply concerned about feminist issues. In recent years, I have been moved by movements denouncing sexual assault (#unreportedassault) and I find it unacceptable that people who experience sexual violence are still not believed.
3. What do you want to do on the committee?
Are there any initiatives you would like to lead on the committee? Do you have any ideas for actions the committee could take that you would like to see through to completion?
Introduction example
I am concerned about family-work-study balance. I am wondering about how to improve our conditions as healthcare professionals in this regard. In particular, I believe we should work to establish childcare services in the workplace.
4. What will your personal contribution be?
Do you have experience, skills or qualities that make you believe you would be a valuable addition to the team?
Introduction example
I have been involved in my workplace as a go-between. Moreover, my listening skills and determination will enable me to integrate the team and successfully complete projects.
Fair representation of women in positions of power and decision-making
The Federal Council’s delegation approved a policy for the FIQ that ensures fair representation of women in all places of power.
