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Last Day of Convention Recap

reps 2017-2020

On the last day of the 18th Convention, delegates voted on Convention Resolutions, and elected the 2017-2020 CIU National Executive, Human Rights Representative, Young Workers Representative, and Alternates:

  • National President Jean-Pierre Fortin (acclaimed)
  • 1st National Vice-President Mark Weber (acclaimed)
  • 2nd National Vice-President Chantal Rajotte (elected)
  • 3rd National Vice-President Joey Dunphy (elected)
  • 4th National Vice-President Richard Savage (elected)
  • National Human Rights Representative Murray Star (acclaimed)
  • Alternate National Human Rights Representative Insa Fall (acclaimed)
  • National Young Workers Representative Andrew Wiersema (acclaimed)
  • Alternate National Young Workers Representative André Beaulieu (acclaimed)

Photo, from left to right: André Beaulieu, Andrew Wiersema, Richard Savage, Chantal Rajotte, Jean-Pierre Fortin, Mark Weber, Joey Dunphy, Murray Star, Insa Fall.

Day 2 of Convention 2017 Recap

2017 Convention Attendees

The second day of the 18th National Convention was a busy one, with the adoption of the reports of the four National Vice-Presidents, as well as the reports of the Equity and Youth Reps. Delegates also voted to adopt the budget for the next three years. Convention attendees also heard presentations from several guests such as Scott Newark, FB group negotiator Morgan Gay, and Shelina Merani.

You can find a few pictures of the second day of Convention below. You’re also invited to follow us on social media with the hashtag #ciusdi2017 (Facebook: @ciu.sdi, Twitter: @ciu_sdi, Instagram: @ciusdi).

Day 1 of Convention 2017 Recap

Banner for the 2017 CIU National Convention, which will take place from September 29 to October 1st, 2017, in Ottawa, with the slogan "united and looking to the future"

September 29 was the first day of the CIU’s 18th National Convention. Throughout the day, Convention attendees heard speeches from guest speakers, including Robyn Benson, National President of PSAC, who delivered the keynote address. Delegates were also occupied with Convention business, including the report of the CIU National President.

Convention attendees also participated in a rally in front of CBSA’s office in downtown Ottawa. See the post here for more information.

You can find a few pictures of first day of Convention below. As always, you’re also invited to follow us on social media with the hashtag #ciusdi2017 (Facebook: @ciu.sdi, Twitter: @ciu_sdi, Instagram: @ciusdi) to get the latest Convention updates.