UTMSU Fall By-Elections 2024
The annual University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) Fall By-Election is an opportunity for members to run for positions and elect members of the Board of Directors to serve a term until the completion of the academic year.
The UTMSU currently has five (5) ‘‘Board’ positions eligible for the upcoming election: two (2) First-Year Representatives, two (2) Part-Time Representative and one (1) Professional Faculty Representative.
All UTMSU first-year, part-time, and Mississauga Academy of Medicine (MAM) members are eligible to vote in this election.
Nomination Period – Monday, September 23 from 10:00am to Friday, September 27 at 3:00pm EST.
Silent Period – Friday, September 27 from 3:01pm to Monday, September 30 at 8:59am EST.
Campaign Period – Monday, September 30 from 9:00am to Thursday, October 10 at 6:00pm EST.
Voting Period – Tuesday, October 8 at 9:00am to Thursday, October 10 at 6:00pm, daily.
In-person voting will take place at the following campus buildings:
- William G. Davis Building (DV)
- Communication, Culture, and Technology Building (CCT)
- Instructional Centre (IB)
- Maanjiwe Nendamowinan (MN)
The Election Procedure Code governs the UTMSU elections process, you can find the latest version here.
If you may have any questions or concerns about the elections, please do not hesitate to contact our Chief Returning Officer at cro@utmsu.ca.
Campaign period officially opens on Monday, September 30 from 9:00am, and runs until the end of voting period, on Thursday, October 10 at 6:00pm. Candidates are only allowed to engage with campaigning practices such as outreach and postering during that time.
UTMSU’s Fall By-Elections 2024 candidates are listed at the bottom of the page. To learn more about each candidate’s campaign, view their candidate statements online or visit the following buildings on campus to check for in-person outreach or posters:
- William G. Davis Building (DV)
- Communication, Culture, and Technology Building (CCT)
- Instructional Centre (IB)
- Maanjiwe Nendamowinan (MN)
Voting days are from October 8 to 10, and polling stations are open from 10:00am to 6:00pm every day. All UTM undergraduate students, including students at the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, are eligible to vote.
You must bring your T-Card or a piece of government issued ID to the polling station.
Voting is only done via paper ballot at polling stations.
Division I – Board of Directors (2 Vacancies)
TBA
Division III – Part Time Directors at Large (2 Vacancies)
TBA
Division IV – Professional Faculty – Mississauga Academy of Medicine (1 Vacancy)
TBA
1. Petition for an increase in the reliability and frequency of the UTM shuttle service
2. Decrease the amount of advertising seen on campus, specifically on UTMSU boards.
3. Introduce student made study groups to make it easier to connect
4. Other
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The virtual Wall of Transparency is a space where candidates can see their demerit points issued by the CRO in the elections.
The unofficial demerits will be sent to the candidates directly, and they have 48 hours to appeal to the EARC. The official demerits will be issued once the 48 hour appeal window has closed.
Demerit Points:
NONE AS OF SEPTEMBER 16
2024 UTMSU Electoral Reform
The UTMSU heard student voices loud and clear, calling for more transparent and open elections. As a result, we created an opportunity for students to provide input and feedback on election policies before they were updated and reformed for the 2024/2025 academic year.
We hosted two town halls—one in-person and one online—where we laid out current election practices and gathered input on specific aspects of the election process.
Current election rules and regulations remain available via the UTMSU website under the Election Procedure Code.
The town halls were held on:
In-Person Town Hall
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
4 – 6 PM
Student Centre Presentation Room
Online Town Hall
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
4 – 6 PM
Online via Zoom
Why are we looking to improve our election system?
These meetings, facilitated by a third-party consultant, required pre-registration. We aimed to address students’ concerns about the integrity of our election process, ensuring transparency and gathering feedback to rebuild trust in our electoral system.
Further information remains available at utmsu.ca/elections. For any questions or accommodation requests, feel free to reach out to cro@utmsu.ca.
The UTMSU has heard student voices calling for more transparent and open elections and are offering forward an opportunity to provide input and feedback on election policies as they are updated and reformed prior to the 2024/2025 academic year.
We will be hosting two town halls for students – one in-person and one online, to lay out current election practices and next steps for input on specific aspects of the election process.
Current election rules and regulations are always available via the UTMSU website under Election Procedure Code.