First Round Elections commenced on February 13, 2023 and concluded on February 20 in compliance of Article 8 of Toronto Local By-Laws (ver. June 15, 2021).
Ballot count took place shortly after 9:00 a.m. on February 22, 2023 and was completed at approximately 5:00 p.m. on February 23, 2023. In addition to the committee and independent third-party (Drew North Consulting), the counting of the ballots was witnessed by approximately twenty (20) scrutineers.
First Round Summary
Valid ballots received: 3,058
Total rejected ballots: 26
Total ballots cast: 3,084
Total First Round Polling Station Hours: 346
Election Results
PRESIDENT
LUBINSKI, Mark 932 Run-Off
MAROOF, Qaiser (Kaiser) 964 Run-Off
VAN DEELEN, Gerard 444
WARREN, Doug 607
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
CHAPLAIN, Adele 1,507 Elected
CRAIN, K 219
DEOL, Sarbjeet 1,082
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
MACDONALD, Donna 1,881 Elected
SALLAN, Ravinder 927
3RD VICE PRESIDENT
LEEDER, Donna 1,001 Run-Off
MILLS, Stacy 1,273 Run-Off
SIDHU, Inderjit 475
4TH VICE PRESIDENT
AVDELOPOULOS, Zach 856
MARSH, Jane 1,905 Elected
RECORDING SECRETARY
EASTWOOD, Damion 1,162 Run-Off
SANTHIAPILLAI, Victor 951 Run-Off
SHARMA, Akulendra (Akul) 568
SECRETARY-TREASURER
HAGI YUSUF, Abdi 1,876 Elected
YORKE, Cory 927
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER
MEBRAHTU, Amanuel 711
PETRUZZELLI, Sandro 1,128 Run-Off
RODRIGUES, Aaron 843 Run-Off
CHIEF STEWARD – GATEWAY WEST, GATEWAY TEO, INTERNATIONAL & VISTA
BUTLER, Jennie 1,198
FORDE, Jordan 1,558 Elected
CHIEF STEWARD – GATEWAY EAST, WPDH & KESTREL
KAVADAS, Cathy 1,370
KRISHNAKUMAR, Suran 1,416 Elected
CHIEF STEWARD – WEST AREA CLERKS
BELLISSIMO, Celia 1,270 Elected
JANDU, Nicky 1,176
CHIEF STEWARD – SOUTH CENTRAL
ALIYIANIS, Peter 1,432 Elected
JESUTHASAN, Louis 1,243
CHIEF STEWARD – TRANSPORTATION
BOLEN, Neil 1,664 Elected
THOMAS, Shaka 975
Second Round voting is scheduled to commence February 28, 2023.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi Yusuf
Secretary-Treasurer
CUPW, Toronto Local
(416)241-0189
February 23, 2023
5:30pm
“If the race to the bottom [Canada Post is] seeking to impose on its workers, are the directives of the Liberal government, – the Members of Parliament who belong to the Liberal Party must speak out. They must demand that their government orders Canada Post to do the right thing…” Learie Charles -President Scarborough Local CUPW, December 3, 2024 Bulletin titled
“MPs MUST STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT!!”
The Honourable Minister of Public Services, Jean-Yves Duclos, must take decisive action regarding the Board of Directors of Canada Post, or he must be replaced. As a Crown Corporation, the Government of Canada is the sole shareholder, so it is imperative that Canada Post operates responsibly. The Minister has the authority to appoint the members of this board, and it is clear that Doug Ettinger, the CEO and President of Canada Post and his current board have failed in their duties.
Dear Comrades
Canada Post is continuing their bullying tactics. Members have received calls from CPC informing them they were laid off while they were on the picket line. This is a scare tactic. CPC wants us to weaken but we are stronger together. We must continue to keep the picket line strong to show Canada Post that an injury to one is an injury to all and we will NOT BE BULLIED!
In light of the recent challenges our Executive (Chief) Shop Stewards face, we must stand united. The Corporation's attempt to interfere with our elected representatives will not be tolerated.
Sisters, Brothers and Siblings,
As we approach Thanksgiving a time to celebrate the harvest and express gratitude for the year gone by, the Toronto Local wants to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all members for being the unsung heroes of Canada’s Postal System.
