Shape the Direction of Your Association
Your vote plays a direct role in shaping the future of your profession and your Association. By participating in the election process, you help determine the leadership that will guide advocacy efforts, influence key decisions, and represent the interests of pharmacy professionals across Ontario. Take the time to learn about the candidates and make your voice count.
Board Elections 2026 Voting Process
The 2026 Board Election is now moving into the campaign and voting phase.
Starting April 30, candidates may share campaign materials to introduce themselves, highlight their experience, and outline their vision for the profession. Eligible voting members* are encouraged to review this information carefully and become familiar with each candidate before casting their vote.
Starting May 7, eligible voting members will receive voting instructions and reminders by email. These emails will be sent to the address listed in your member profile. Please check your junk or spam folder to ensure you do not miss important election communications.
Online voting will remain open until May 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Elected Board members will be announced and formally introduced as part of the 2026–2027 Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in June.
Candidates for the OPA Board Elections in 2026
The following candidates are running for election:
- Veneta Anand | Bio – Election Statement
- Mike Cavanagh | Bio – Election Statement
- Brent Choi | Bio – Election Statement
- Ramon Goomber | Bio – Election Statement
- Sherif Guorgui | Bio – Election Statement
- Nardine Nakhla | Bio – Election Statement
- Smita Patil | Bio – Election Statement
- Hassin Saleh | Bio – Election Statement
- Sean Simpson| Bio – Election Statement
What’s New in 2026
Following by-law changes approved at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, Board Director positions are transitioning to Generally Elected Directors.
This means Board Directors will now be elected by all eligible OPA voting members, rather than being tied to a specific region. The transition will take place gradually as current Board members complete their terms and positions become available for election.
As a result, all eligible voting members can vote for all open Board positions, expanding participation and ensuring a more unified, province-wide voice in OPA leadership.
Contact
If you have any questions, you may contact our team at [email protected].
* “Voting Member” means an individual who has been a Full Member, Honourary Member, Pharmacy Technician Member or Hospital Pharmacist Member in good standing for a period of not less than ninety (90) days prior to the date of an Annual Meeting, a General Meeting or Annual Meeting where Voting Members are to vote on any matter, with no Dues or Fees unpaid and outstanding. To be eligible to vote in 2026, members must have been in good standing since at least March 19, 2026.
“Full Member” means an individual who is duly licensed by OCP as a pharmacist in Ontario and who:
- has applied for and been accepted as a Member;
- is ordinarily resident in Ontario; and
- is up to date in respect of Dues and Fees.