Board of Directors Election

Voting is now open for FirstOntario’s Board of Directors election. Creative Arts Financial members 18 years of age or older who are members in good standing as of January 28, 2026, are eligible to vote in our Board of Directors Election.

For this election, there are four vacancies on the Board. The four candidates with the most votes will be elected for a three-year term.

FirstOntario is a successful financial institution with over $7 billion in assets under management. The credit union regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, requires that qualified members with the necessary experience serve on FirstOntario’s Board of Directors.

To be eligible to serve on FirstOntario’s Board of Directors, candidates, at a minimum, must:

• Be 18 years of age of older
• Be a FirstOntario or Creative Arts member in good standing
• Have been a member of FirstOntario or Creative Arts for the past three years
• Meet the requirements from the Credit Unions & Caisses Populaires Act and FirstOntario’s By-laws
• Have governance experience from previously serving on a Board of Directors or through previous working experience in a governance capacity
• Have financial literacy experience

This year, your Board of Directors also established two additional areas of competency that are needed on the Board. These competencies are risk management oversight, and information technology governance.

FirstOntario’s Governance Committee interviewed all candidates for this election and recommended the Board endorse the candidates they believe have the required qualifications and experience to best serve on your Board as set out by our regulator and credit union. We ask that you please take into consideration the Board’s endorsed candidates when casting your votes.

1. Log in to online banking
2. Select Messages and Alerts on the left-hand side of the screen to get started
3. Click the three vertical dots to the right of the ‘Vote Now’ message
4. Click Read More
5. Click the link to access your secure ballot

Alternatively, you may also vote through your smartphone using the FirstOntario mobile app or cast your vote at the Creative Art Financial branch or any FirstOntario branch.

Note to Commercial Members

Commercial members are required to vote at the Creative Art Financial branch or any FirstOntario branch. Those who wish to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf must complete a Proxy Form (available online or in-branch) and include it with their completed ballot.

Election results will be announced at FirstOntario’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. All Creative Arts Financial members are welcome to attend.