The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Regional Executive Vice-President for the National Capital Region, Brother John Baglow.

INTRODUCTION BY NYCOLE TURMEL, NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Sister Nycole Turmel addressed the meeting by video. Read the script.

OPENING REMARKS - JOHN BAGLOW, REVP-NCR

Brother John Baglow opened the meeting. Read the remarks.

RATIFICATION OF NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

m/s John Baglow and Barb Stewart

That Sister Betty Bannon, Chairperson, and Sisters Carol-Anne Grenier and Grace Grimes be recognized as accredited members of the Nominations Committee.

MOTION CARRIED.

AGENDA

m/s Monty Montgomery and John Jedrasik

To adopt the agenda with the following changes and additions:

• Tax on interest payment of Pay Equity under New Business

• Lajoie Decision on retroactive adjustment under New Business

• Donation to OPSEU Hardship Fund under New Business

• Donation to P.A.D., under New Business

• Separate Employer Conference, under New Business

• Affordable Housing Initiative, under New Business

m/s Christine Collins and Pat McGrath

That an Emergency Resolution on the Privatization of Hydro One be referred to the Resolutions Committee.

MOTION CARRIED.

CREDENTIALS REPORT

m/s Francine Stuart and Judy Andersen

That the following report be adopted:

There are 37 accredited delegates at this Annual General Meeting and 6 observers.

APPROVAL OF JANUARY 12, 2002 REPORT

m/s Jeff Wrinn and Trevor Lockett

To receive the report of the NCR Council general meeting of January 12, 2002 as presented.

MOTION CARRIED.

TREASURER'S REPORT

2001 Audited Financial Statements

m/s Christine Collins and Trevor Lockett

To adopt the 2001 Audited Financial Statements, as prepared by the accounting firm of McCay, Duff and Company.

MOTION CARRIED.

At this time, Brother Baglow introduced the Local Executive members of the new National Health & Welfare Union local at Vanier Towers. These members were at the Alliance Building attending the BUS course.

Unaudited Financial Statements - 1 January 2002 to 19 April 2002

m/s Christine Collins and John Jedrasik

To approve the unaudited Financial Statements as presented.

MOTION CARRIED.

ORDER OF THE DAY : PRESENTATION TO LORRAINE CORMIER

Sister Geri McCormick presented a gift to Sister Lorraine Cormier on behalf of the NCR Council to thank and honour her for all her years of union activism and to commemorate her valuable work as Chair of the Women's Committee, Alliance facilitator, President her Agriculture Local and one of the founding members of the NCRC. Sister McCormick also read a note honouring Sister Cormier on behalf of Sister Marie Mullaly.

RESOLUTIONS

The Chair was turned over to Brother Daniel Kinsella, Chairperson of the Resolutions Committee. Brother Kinsella introduced the Resolutions & Resolutions Committee Report.

The following Resolution to amend to the PSAC NCRC By-Laws was presented to the Council, with recommendations of concurrence by the Resolutions Committee:

Resolution 1

WHEREAS, Section 14.5 of the NCRC By-Laws designates the third meeting of the NCR Council, held in the year preceding the PSAC National Triennial Convention, as the Policy Convention of the NCR Council, adopting resolutions to be forwarded to the PSAC National Triennial Convention;

AND WHEREAS all other regions allow for the possibility, every three years, of all national officers in the region to attend a regional Convention as voting delegates;

AND WHEREAS the National Capital Region at present does not allow for the attendance of all national officers as voting delegates;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the National Capital Region Council, at its third meeting in the year prior to a PSAC Triennial Convention, allow all NCR National Officers to register as voting delegates;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Section 14.5 of the PSAC National Capital Region Council By-Laws be amended as follows:

Section 14 - PSAC NCR COUNCIL MEETINGS, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

14.1 The PSAC NCR Council shall hold its Annual General Meeting in May of each year.

14.2 The PSAC NCR Council meetings shall be chaired by the Regional Executive Vice-President - National Capital Region, or, in his/her absence, by the alternate REVP-NCR.

14.3 The PSAC NCR Council meetings shall:

adopt rules of procedure governing the processing of all matters before it;

deal with all resolutions and matters submitted to it by the Locals, Branches, regional women's committees, regional equality committees, and the Ottawa-Gatineau Area Council;

deal with any administrative matter placed before it by the delegates, in the manner prescribed by the procedural rules adopted by the NCR Council meeting for the orderly conduct of its business.

14.4 In addition to 14.3, the PSAC NCR Council Annual General Meeting shall:

elect the members of the PSAC NCR Council Executive (excluding the regional women's committee representatives and the representatives from the equality-seeking committees) but including two alternates-at-large.

14.5 The third meeting of the NCR Council held in the year preceding the PSAC National Triennial Convention shall:

a) be designated as the Policy Convention of the NCR Council, to adopt resolutions to be forwarded to the PSAC National Triennial Convention;

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b) allow all NCR National Officers to register as voting delegates.

m/s Daniel Kinsella and Trevor Lockett

To adopt the Resolutions Committee's recommendation of concurrence in Resolution 1.

MOTION CARRIED.

Emergency Resolution - Privatization of Hydro-One

The following Emergency Resolution was presented to the Council, with recommendations of concurrence by the Resolutions Committee:

Whereas the Ontario government is in the process of privatizing and deregulating the electricity sector, without any public or legislative debate;

Whereas CEP and CUPE initiated a legal challenge over the governments decision to privatize Hydro One;

Whereas the Ontario Superior Court has ruled that the government does not have a legal right to privatize Ontario's electricity transmission network;

Whereas the government remains committed to privatization and has indicated that it will (1. change the law to facilitate the privatization of Hydro One or 2. appeal the Superior Court decision)

Whereas the privatization of electricity has the potential to increase prices and destabilize supply to the detriment of all Ontarian's.

Be it resolved that the NCR Regional Council oppose the privatization of Hydro One, and work, with other unions and community groups to ensure that the Privatization of Hydro One does not proceed.

Be it further resolved that the NCR Regional Council call on the government to launch a full public debate on the future of electrical generation and distribution in Ontario.

m/s Daniel Kinsella and Christine Collins

To adopt the Resolutions Committee's recommendation of concurrence in the Emergency Resolution.

MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Brother John Baglow resumed the Chair.

ACTIVITY REPORTS

Communications Committee

Sister Geri McCormick reported as Chair for the Communications Committee. This committee has succeeded in revamping the NCR Website, thanks to the valuable help of Sister Nancy Larose and the Regional Office staff. The Committee plans to order signs for bulletin boards in each Local in the NCR. The Communications Committee had also planned on hiring someone to assemble information packages for new members. Unfortunately there was not enough time to organize this project to date.

Racially Visible Action Committee (RVAC)

Sister Dorothy Boulin reported as Chair for the RVAC. The RVAC has been working on developing the committee's letterhead and business cards, and will also be doing some outreach work to get more member involvement. Sister Boulin noted that she attended the People Against Discrimination presentation on hate graffiti hosted by the ORWC on April 25^th.

Ottawa-Gatineau Area Council (OHAC)

Sister Christine Collins reported as co-chair for the OHAC. The OHAC has been involved in a number of issues; however there has not been enough member participation. The committee is supporting the upcoming May Day Event. Sister Collins noted that their next meeting is planned for June 18^th, and that locals and components are encouraged to send their representatives.

Ottawa Regional Women's Committee (ORWC)

Sister Carol-Anne Grenier reported as Chair for the ORWC. The NCR Regional Women's Conference will take place at the Sheraton Gatineau Hotel from May 3-5, 2002. The theme of the Conference is "Changing Times: Sisters Moving Forward". Sister Grenier noted that the ORWC is supporting the Global Knit-In to challenge the G8 Summit and protest against corporate greed and globalization. PSAC women are invited to knit or crochet one (1) foot square pieces that will be linked together to form a social safety net" to be unveiled on June 26, 2002.

As Chair of the ORWC, Sister Grenier took part in the Town Hall meeting for term employees and expressed her thanks to Brother Michael Earle of the Ottawa Region Office for organizing that meeting. Sister Grenier indicated that the ORWC has purchased two copies of "A score for Women's Voices", a film on the historic World March of Women that took place in the year 2000. The film can be lent to those interested.

Sister Grenier also reported that on April 25^th, the ORWC hosted a presentation on Combating Hate Graffiti by Elizabeth Hall and Adrienne Sefton from the People Against Discrimination (P.A.D.). Sister Grenier encouraged members to invite the P.A.D. representatives to their Locals and to read their pamphlets, copies of which are available at this meeting.

Members with Disabilities Action Committee (MDAC)

Brother Byron Bolick, Chair, reported for the MDAC. He indicated that his activities have slowed down because of the automobile accident he had last January. Brother Bolick thanked Sister Pat McGrath for her time, her energy and her efforts in carrying a lot of the load. The Access Conference will take place May 10-12 in Toronto. Sister McGrath noted that a very successful course was given in January to help members understand disabilities issues and rights.

Comité régional des femmes de l'Outaouais québécois (CRFOQ)

Sister Céline Préfontaine, Chair, reported on the CRFOQ activities for 2001. The committee's action plan materialized only partly, due to strike activities. The CRFPQ did manage to maintain its links with community groups of the Outaouais, through its participation with the Association des groupes d'intervention régionale (AGIR). Along with members of the PSAC, AGIR's affiliate members were invited to join the CRFOQ on March 8^th, 2001 (International Women's Day) in welcoming guest speaker Gizèle Bourret from the Fédération des femmes du Québec (FFQ), who gave a very thorough update on priorities and mobilization issues for women's groups, following the 2000 World Women's March. In May 2001, members of the CRFOQ also participated at the FFQ's Annual General Meeting and sat on the PSAC strike relief fund.

Education Committee

Brother Pierre Parker, Regional Coordinator at the NCRO reported on behalf of the Education Committee. The deadline for receipt of completed applications to the NCR Union School is May 10. The School will be held from May 29 (evening) to June 2, 2002 at Valleyfield, Quebec. The courses that will be offered and the application form are available on the NCRO website. Brother Parker noted that Brother Pierre Lebel is currently replacing Sister Marie Mullally as Regional Education Officer for a period of six months.

Lesbian and Gay Support Group (LGSG)

Brother Daniel Kinsella reported for the LGSG. Sister Barre Campbell and he participated in the CLC's Solidarity and Pride Conference and Brother Kinsella was a representative on the AFL's Pride at Work Conference that took place last June. As with other committees, the LGSG is seeking member participation.

Brother Kinsella noted that a number of Employers, such as Heritage Canada, are complying with Employment Equity, even though the legislation doesn't require it, and are creating committees that represent the interest of gay lesbian bisexual and transgendered people. Brother Kinsella further noted that a Multi-Union Pride Committee in Vancouver is very successful and that he plans on looking into increasing union presence in gay lesbian bisexual and transgendered people events and to work with other unions and other committees in this region. The Ottawa Gay Pride Parade will take place in July and the LGSG is planning on advertising in the Pride Guide.

Health and Safety Committee

Brother Trevor Lockett reported as Chair for the Health and Safety Committee. The National Health and Safety Conference held in Quebec City from March 14 to 17, 2002 was very successful, with over 300 members attending the conference.

Brother Mark Scott noted that participants at the Conference were asked to break off into regional caucuses and to develop action plans for their region. The NCR proposals revolved around training, increasing information regarding H&S issues on the website, etc. A regional follow-up on the Conference has been agreed on, but a date has not as yet been determined.

Separate Employers

Brother Daniel Kinsella, Separate Employer and Directly Chartered Locals representative, requested to postpone the report on separate employers' matters.

The meeting recessed at 12:00 p.m., at which time representatives from the Separate Employer Caucus were asked to meet to elect their representatives on the NCRC Executive. It was agreed to reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

WORKSHOP  : PSAC DISCUSSION PAPERS

The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

Brother John Baglow reported that Brothers Daniel Kinsella and Trevor Lockett were re-elected in caucus to represent Separate Employer and Directly Chartered Locals on the NCRC Executive.

Brother John Baglow further noted that the workshop at this meeting focused on three of the six Discussion Papers that were prepared by the PSAC to provoke discussion and involvement. There will be at least one day set aside at the Triennial National Convention of the PSAC to discuss these papers and the direction of our union.

For the purposes of the workshop, the delegates and observers attending the AGM broke into four groups, with a planned return to plenary at 3:15 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 3:30 p.m.

WORKSHOP REPORTS

Each group reported on the discussion held with their workshop. Read the reports.

Motion to recess (4:20 p.m.)

MOTION CARRIED.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m.

CREDENTIALS REPORT

m/s Francine Stuart and Micheline Bastien

That the following report be adopted:

There are 27 accredited delegates at this Annual General Meeting and 4 observers.

MOTION CARRIED.

PRESENTATION BY SEAN McKENNY

OTTAWA AND DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL (ODLC)

Brother Sean McKenny addressed the group on Labour Councils in history and the work done at the ODLC. Many years ago, with the formation of unions, came the need for a larger collective to address issues not solely at the national or provincial levels but at the community level as well, and that through that collective much can be accomplished.

Most labour councils throughout the country do a lot of good things in their respective communities. The ODLC does a lot of work around the Day of Mourning, the Labour Day March and Picnic, and United Way/Centraide where Brothers John Baglow and Peter Cormier sit on the Board, bringing a labour perspective to a lot of different issues. The ODLC has a number of different committees such as Women's Committees, Political Action and Strike Support Committees. As do most Labour Councils, the ODLC appoints individuals in order to provide the labour perspective to larger community bodies such as the EI Board of Referees. Recently, the ODLC supported OPSEU in front of the Court House acting as a true collective with the PSAC, CUPE, a few building trades, etc. The ODLC also gets involved in issues such as Medicare through the Ottawa Health Care Coalition.

A Labour council can do an incredible amount of good providing that there are individuals and delegates there, representing their respective locals. Brother McKenny also noted that for some reason the PSAC is not a strong component of the ODLC and that this is something that might be worked on and addressed. To belong to a larger collective would certainly be in the members' benefit because of the tremendous support and good things that the ODLC can do. Brother McKenny will be working very closely with the Chair of the ODLC organizing committee to contact NCR locals. Affiliation fees are set at 20 cents per member per month.

PRESENTATION BY GILLES PAQUETTE AND LISE GAUVREAU

CONSEIL RÉGIONAL FTQ-OUTAOUAIS

Brother Gilles Paquette explained that the Conseil regional FTQ-Outaouais brings together almost all unions affiliated to the FTQ in the Outaouais. The Conseil, whose members come from a wide range of workplaces, is very active. At the regional level, it is involved in all battles endorsed by the FTQ and provides training to affiliates and various organizations. For that matter, PSAC employees have taken Workplace Health and Safety course set up by the Conseil. Activities in support of struggles include the support provided to Locals involved as well as grassroots and community groups and various coalitions. Moreover, the Conseil is represented on several social and economic development organizations.

The Conseil initiated a major endeavour aimed at promoting a slice of the labour movement history in the region and, in so doing, help develop some pride and a sense of membership among unionized workers in the region. A monument dedicated to Thomas Bélanger and François Thériault will be erected in Buckingham where they were killed on October 8, 1906, for having been among the MacLaren company workers trying to form a union. At that time, the company circulated a black list prohibiting anyone in the region from hiring union activists and their descendants. Few people know these historical facts. A fund-raising campaign is underway for the construction of the sculpture through the sale of small plates which will be engraved and affixed on the memorial. Brother Paquette added that the Conseil has already received the PSAC and NRC Council contribution and invited participants to buy a plate individually or on behalf of their Local.

Brother Paquette indicated that, unfortunately, there are no PSAC Local affiliated to the Conseil régional FTQ-Outaouais and invited Locals who wish to have more information on the Conseil to contact him. Affiliation costs are 30 ¢ per member per month. However, dues may be reduced to 20 ¢ since PSAC is the largest union affiliated to the FTQ in the Outaouais region. Brother Paquette added that the Ottawa and District Labour Council and the Conseil régional FTQ-Outaouais are complementary and are not competing against one another. The important thing is to show solidarity through concrete actions, pull along other people in our wake and join together to be stronger.

Sister Lise Gauvreau added that the social delegates program is also available to the Conseil affiliates. The purpose of this program is to help workers with personal problems like alcoholism, drug addictions, indebtedness, etc. To that effect, the Conseil provides basic training and skill development activities for workers who wish to become social delegates and be directly involved in the workplace where they can refer workers to adequate resources in the community.

PRESENTATION BY DENISE VEILLEUX

COALITION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF LEAMY LAKE PARK

Sister Denise Veilleux briefly reviewed the formation of the Coalition for the Preservation of Leamy Lake Parc and gave a picture of the situation as it stands today. The fight started in 1998 when the Société des casinos du Québec announced that they intended to build an hotel and a congress centre and to destroy a large portion of the park to build a golf course. The Coalition was created in June 2001 to join forces. It is made up of about 35 groups, including social and community groups, political parties and various regional unions.

Sister Veilleux indicated that the news media is unfortunately presenting the Coalition solely under the environmental banner, a banner which the Coalition does not deny since environment is a major issue in this fight. However, the social impacts are just as important. We are faced with the destruction and the privatization of an important portion (21 % - 65 hectares) of a public park and its conversion into a single activity expanse (golf course) for the privileged few (who can pay high fees). The National Capital Commission (NCC) has a national mandate to protect and promote lands. They claim, wrongly so, that no privatization of a public good is at stake, because they are "leasing" a portion of the park for a period of 50 years. The word is misleading. Once the lease has expired, how will the NCC be able to salvage the 65 hectares of irremediably destroyed forest land and to repair the damages caused to the rest of the park by the intensive and continued use of pesticides? On May 2, the NCC will hold a meeting with special interest group in the national capital. The Coalition has prepared a brief which will be submitted to the commissioners at that time.

A major postal card campaign demanding that a public review board be set up will be launched in the coming weeks. Sister Veilleux urged NCR Council members to participate in this campaign in records number. Brother Baglow will provide relevant information to members on a timely basis.

PRESENTION BY KEN CLAVETTE

OTTAWA AND DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL (ODLC)

In light of the new annual day of volunteer leave negotiated in some PSAC agreements, Brother Ken Clavette talked about the need and diverse opportunities for volunteers in the National Capital Region. He challenged the activists to make the day of volunteer leave a PSAC day of caring and to make sure that 10 years from now people will not be saying what a great employer the government is because they give a day to go to do charity work, and totally forget about the men and women who were active at the bargaining table, who backed them up, and who have walked picket lines in the past decade in this community to make sure that you have respect at the table. Volunteer leave is a day to get involved as citizens of this community, to take union pride, wear PSAC T-shirts and organize days to help in a community activity. It could be going to the soup kitchen for a day and help them to clean up, or it could be that some member in your local is in desperate need. Brother Clavette is ready to work with the members of the Council to claim this day as their day and make sure members know and remember that it is the PSAC that negotiated volunteer days.

NEW BUSINESS

Tax on interest payment of Pay Equity

Brother Jedrasik requested that, if possible, members should be reminded through the PSAC Website to file a Notice of Objection as per PSAC Pay Equity Bulletin No. 49. Brother Baglow indicated that he would forward the request and hoped it would be possible to post the notice the following day.

Lajoie Decision

Brother Jedrasik asked if the PSAC had plans to legally challenge the Lajoie Decision on retroactive adjustment.

Sister Betty Bannon, UTE National President, noted that there has been a subsequent decision, the Buchmann decision, which is in total opposition to the Lajoie decision, and suggested that Brother Baglow contact the PSAC Representation Section.

Donation to OPSEU

Over 45,000 members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union have been on strike since March 13, 2002.

m/s Barb Stewart and Carol Anne Grenier

To donate $1,000.00 from the Donation line item to assist OPSEU with cases of hardship in the National Capital Region.

MOTION CARRIED.

Donation to P.A.D

There has been a rise in hate graffiti in our communities, and Elizabeth Hall and Adrienne Sefton from the People Against Discrimination have become active in raising community awareness. The main targets of hate graffiti are people of colour, Aboriginal/First Nations people, persons with disabilities, women, lesbian, gay and transgender people.

m/s Dorothy Boulin and Pat McGrath

To donate $500.00 to P.A.D. from the Community Outreach line item, in support of their work in combating hate graffiti in our communities.

MOTION CARRIED.

Brother Charles Murray suggested that an invitation be extended to the representative of People Against Discrimination for a presentation at the September general meeting. Brother Baglow noted that this will be reviewed at an upcoming executive meeting when the September agenda is set.

Affordable Housing Initiative

Sister Préfontaine reported that PSAC is trying to be more visible in social and community concerns and that, last year, Brother Arthur Carkner came over to talk about a PSAC employee's initiative to advance the affordable housing issue. Within the region, the situation is presently critical. Astronomical housing costs in Ottawa are prompting people to look for less expensive rents across the river. As a result, the vacancy rate on the Quebec side of the Ottawa river is presently below 1%. As a result, the PSAC Employee Pension Fund Management Committee considered investing 2 $ millions in affordable housing initiatives, i.e. 1 $ million in Ottawa-Carleton and 1 $ million in the Outaouais. In Ontario, a specific regional and municipal structure already exist and PSAC met with three affordable housing-seeking groups. As they do not work together, PSAC has not yet taken a decision. However, in the Outaouais, there is only one structure which evaluates and approves affordable housing projects, i.e. the Commission municipale de l'habitation de Gatineau. The Commission is also mandated to seek contributions from the community. Sister Préfontaine attended a meeting on April 24 and indications are that it would be possible to invest the 1 $ million into the construction or the renovation of a building as early as the Fall of 2002 in order for the initiative to come to fruition in 2003. Sister Préfontaine added that she has the privilege to announce the good news but that Brother Carkner, who did the work and set the stage for the last 4 to 5 years, should take credit for it.

Separate Employers Conference

The last Separate Employer conference was held in February 2001.

m/s Barb Stewart and Judy Andersen

That an NCR Separate Employer Conference take place prior to the PSAC National Triennial convention.

MOTION CARRIED.

CREDENTIALS REPORT

m/s Francine Stuart and Christine Collins

That the following report be adopted:

There are 35 accredited delegates at this Annual General Meeting and 4 observers.

MOTION CARRIED.

ELECTIONS

Sister Betty Bannon, Chairperson of the Nominations Committee, assumed the Chair, and was joined by Sisters Carol-Anne Grenier and Grace Grimes, members of the Nominations Committee. In accordance with Section 15.2 - Election of Officers, of the PSAC NCRC By-Laws, elections were carried out in the following order: Treasurer, ten (10) members-at-large, two (2) alternates-at-large, three (3) members of the Standing Finance Committee, the Vice-Chairperson and Secretary-Treasurer of the Membership Benefit Fund.

Sister Bannon reported that the two representatives elected in caucus to represent Separate Employer and Directly Chartered Locals were Daniel Kinsella and Trevor Lockett.

The following members are granted automatic representation on the NCRC Executive, in accordance with the By-Laws:

RVP, Countries Outside Canada Sister Peggy Jones

Racially Visible Action Committee Sister Dorothy Boulin

Members With Disabilities Action Committee Brother Byron Bolick

Ottawa Regional Women's Committee Sister Carol-Anne Grenier

Comité régional des femmes de l'Outaouais Sister Céline Préfontaine

Lesbian and Gay Support Group Sister Barre Campbell

Treasurer

There was one (1) nomination received for the position of Treasurer:

Sister Christine Collins, nominated by Brother Charles Murray and seconded by Brother Michael Earle.

No other candidates were nominated. Sister Collins accepted her nomination and was acclaimed as Treasurer.

Members-At-Large

There were eleven (11) received for the ten (10) positions of member-at-large:

Brother Charles Murray nominated by Sister Christine Collins and seconded by Brother John Jedrasik.

Brother Jacques Purdy nominated by Sister Francine Stuart and seconded by Sister Eileen Hickey.

Sister Judy Andersen nominated by Sister Micheline Bastien and seconded by Brother Michael Earle.

Sister Pat McGrath nominated by Brother Byron Bolick and seconded by Brother Jeff Wrinn.

Sister Eileen Hickey, nominated by Brother Michael Earle and seconded by Sister Micheline Bastien.

Brother Alex Sauvé, nominated by Brother John Jedrasik and seconded by Sister Francine Stuart.

Sister Barb Stewart, nominated by Brother Charles Murray and seconded by Sister Kim Giese.

Sister Céline Préfontaine, nominated by Sister Christine Collins and seconded by Brother Charles Murray.

Sister Joanne Castonguay, nominated by Brother Trevor Lockett and seconded by Brother Alex Sauvé.

Brother Jeff Wrinn, nominated by Brother Charles Murray and seconded by Brother Alex Sauvé.

Brother Donald Roy, nominated by Sister Christine Collins and seconded by Sister Céline Préfontaine.

Sister Céline Préfontaine declined her nomination as she has automatic representation on the NCRC Executive as Chairperson of the Comité régional des femmes de l'Outaouais québécois.

As no other candidates were nominated, the following ten (10) members-at-large were elected by acclamation and accepted their nomination:

1) Brother Charles Murray 6) Brother Alex Sauvé

2) Brother Jacques Purdy 7) Sister Barb Stewart

3) Sister Judy Andersen 8) Sister Joanne Castonguay

4) Sister Pat McGrath 9) Brother Jeff Wrinn

5) Sister Eileen Hickey 10) Brother Donald Roy

Alternates-At-Large

There were two (2) nominations received for the two (2) positions of Alternate-at-Large:

Brother Monty Montgomery, nominated by Sister Christine Collins and seconded by Sister Pat McGrath.

Brother Michael Earle, nominated by Sister Christine Collins and seconded by Sister Joanne Castonguay.

As no other candidates were nominated, Brothers Monty Montgomery and Michael Earle were acclaimed respectively as first and second Alternates-at-Large.

Standing Finance Committee

There were three (3) nominations for the three (3) Standing Finance Committee positions:

Sister Micheline Bastien, nominated by Sister Christine Collins and seconded by Sister Judy Andersen.

Brother John Jedrasik, nominated by Brother Alex Sauvé and seconded by Sister Francine Stuart.

Brother Jeff Moffett, nominated by Sister Eileen Hickey and seconded by Sister Joanne Castonguay.

As no other candidates were nominated, Sister Micheline Bastien and Brothers John Jedrasik and Jeff Moffett were acclaimed as members of the Standing Finance Committee.

Board of Trustees - Membership Benefit Fund

Vice-Chairperson

There was one (1) nomination for the position of Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Membership Benefit Fund:

Sister Eileen Hickey, nominated by Sister Francine Stuart and seconded by Sister Christine Collins.

As no other candidates were nominated, Sister Eileen Hickey was acclaimed as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Membership Benefit Fund.

Secretary-Treasurer

There was one (1) nomination for the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Membership Benefit Fund.

Brother Larry Teslyk, nominated by Sister Christine Collins and seconded by Brother Michael Earle.

As no other candidates were nominated, Brother Larry Teslyk was acclaimed as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Membership Benefit Fund.

The elections completed, Brother John Baglow resumed the Chair and extended thanks to the members of the Nominations Committee. The Oath of Office was administered to the newly-elected Executive, along with the representatives of the Equity Committees.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sister Collins expressed her thanks on behalf of the UCTE members at Saint John Airport Authority for the show of support and assistance during their strike.

Brother Pierre Parker pointed out that a CDROM on the Bélanger and Thériault story is available and can be lent to those interested.

Brother John Baglow noted that there will be a May Day Celebration and Benefit for NOWAR/PAIX that will take place on Friday, May 3 at the St-Joseph's Church at 7:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

m/s Peggy Jones and Pat McGrath

Motion to adjourn (11:35 a.m.)

MOTION CARRIED.

At the close of the meeting, a bus was provided and participants joined members of other unions to take part in the National Day of Mourning Ceremony at Vincent Massey Park to commemorate fellow workers killed or injured on the job.