CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: JOIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Step Into a Leadership Role with CAHR—Help Shape the Future of Healthcare Reimbursement

We are pleased to announce that four (4) positions will be filled on the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement (CAHR), bringing the total number on the Board to 15. The CAHR Nomination Committee is hereby seeking nominations.

We are pleased to announce that four (4) positions will be filled on the Board of Directors (the Board) of the Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement (CAHR), bringing the total number on the Board to 15. The CAHR Nomination Committee is hereby seeking nominations.

The chance to serve on the Board of CAHR is a unique opportunity to get involved and help lead and drive important discussions, networking, education and capacity-building in the growing field of healthcare reimbursement.

We encourage all CAHR members to consider serving on the Board and to take part in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place on May 28, 2026, in Toronto. AGM Notice to follow to all members in good standing.

Board members are elected for three-year terms. Responsibilities include one to two face-to-face meetings per year, monthly Zoom meetings, and leadership in selected CAHR events (e.g., Market Access 101, Market Access Forum, Western Day, Quebec Day, National Day). A good primer for the duties and liabilities of directors of non-profit corporations can be found here.

WHO MAY STAND FOR ELECTION?

• Must be a current member of CAHR in good standing.
• Must pass the review process by the Nominating Committee based on level of relevant expertise and experience, geographic location, the balance between pharmaceutical companies and service providers on the board, and other factors that the Nominating Committee decides as appropriate.

WHAT INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO MAKE A FORMAL NOMINATION?  

• Name, mailing address and e-mail address of the nominee.
• Verification that the nominee has accepted to stand for election.
• A short biography and a few sentences outlining their qualifications and interest in becoming a CAHR Board Member (maximum 250 words).

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR VOTING?

If there are more nominated members than positions available, the Nominating Committee, per bylaw 3.1.d. will select candidates for the slate from those put forward. The proposed Slate of Directors will be circulated to all members by May 18, 2026. The members of the board of directors shall be elected by a majority vote of members at the annual meeting of members. 

Each eligible voter will have one vote for each available position on the board of directors. Directors shall be declared elected on the basis of a plurality of votes cast by eligible voters at the annual meeting of members, as verified by the scrutineers.

At the AGM on May 28, 2026, the Secretary of the Corporation shall announce the election results or announce by acclamation if no additional nominations are received.

TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Applicants should upload all required documents through the application form, accessible by clicking NOMINATION below. To confirm receipt of your submission, please contact the CAHR office.

Deadline: Nominations will close on April 28, 2026, prior to the AGM.  For any questions, please contact Emma Roberts at eroberts@cahr-acrss.ca.