2026 Board Election Candidates

Voting for the Ontario College of Pharmacists Board of Directors election takes place from July 6 to August 5, 2026. 

This page explains the role of the Board, introduces the 2026 election candidates, and outlines how to vote.  

About the Board  

The Board of Directors is the College’s oversight and policy-making group, playing a key role in upholding standards of practice through the effective regulation of pharmacy in the public interest.  

The individuals elected to the Board will help shape the College’s work by setting strategic direction, approving policies and by-laws, and overseeing the College’s regulatory responsibilities. The Board’s primary role is to ensure that the interests of the public are protected. 

Meet the 2026 Board Election Candidates 

Learn about each candidate by reviewing the profiles below. 

Pharmacists Candidates

Pharmacy Technician Candidates  

As the number of pharmacy technician candidates matched the number of available positions, both pharmacy technician positions were filled by acclamation and will not appear on the ballot.  

Pursuant to Article 4.91 of the College’s By-Law, the following pharmacy technician candidates have been elected by acclamation: 

• Danielle Garceau
• Jennifer Antunes 

How to Vote  

1. Check your inbox, including your spam and junk folders, for an email from Simply Voting ([email protected]), a secure voting platform  

2. Review the voting instructions and candidate profiles provided in the email to help inform your vote. 

3. Cast your vote by August 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. 

If you have trouble voting or have not received your email ballot from Simply Voting, please email [email protected]. 

FAQs  

How do I know if I am eligible to vote in the College’s Board elections? 

You can vote in the Board elections if you: 

• Hold a valid Certificate of Registration as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician,
• Practice or reside in Ontario, and 
• Are not in default of payment of the annual fee