Presidential Election 2025
Nominations are now open for the position of HSA President, to be elected in April in an online vote open to all HSA members.
Voting Information
The election of President will be conducted in a secure on-line vote open for a 24-hour period from 12:00 PM PST April 10, 2025 to 12:00 PM PST April 11, 2025. The election will be by ranked ballot, with voters indicating their 1st, 2nd, 3rd and subsequent choices on the ballot.
This marks the first time in HSA’s history that all members in good standing are eligible to vote for the president. Members do not have to be a convention delegate to vote for president. Every member with a current postal mailing address on file with the union will receive instructions and personalized credentials by postal mail. Members are also encouraged to register to have voting instructions, reminders, and a secure personalized voting link sent by email. To ensure you are able to vote, please click here to update your contact information.
Further information on voting and how to register to vote will be circulated in the coming weeks.
All-Candidates' Meeting
An all-candidates’ meeting will be held online Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The meeting will be recorded and available for viewing here.
Position Details
The President is HSA’s senior elected officer, and oversees the union’s day-to-day operations, including staffing and budget management. The President is the union’s primary spokesperson and ensures that the policies and decisions of annual conventions and the Board of Directors are carried out.
The President is required to work in the position on a full-time basis and shall receive salary and benefits as approved by the Board of Directors and reported to the union’s annual convention. The union office is located in New Westminster, BC.
As prescribed by the union’s constitution, any HSA member in good standing is eligible to run for President when nominated in writing by six members.
Candidates for president may submit a statement of up to 400 words and a photograph for inclusion in the union’s annual report, circulated electronically to all members prior to the election at least 30 days prior to the election.
Nominations
THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025.
Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm PST is the deadline for nominations for candidates wishing to have a photo and a campaign statement of no more than 400 words included in the union’s annual report. Candidate statements and material will also be posted on the HSA website.
INFORMATION PACKAGE:
- President Nomination Form
- Candidate Statement of Campaign Expenses
- Agreement on Use of Membership List
- Allowable Spending for Candidates Running for Office of President
- ELEC-5.11 Election of President Policy
Other Information
Members of the HSA may receive email messages from candidates for the position; under HSA policy, candidates are entitled to contact HSA members by e-mail for the purpose of campaigning in the election.