Tuesday, January 14, 2025 

Message to the EMC Membership from the Board Chair and the CEO regarding 2025 Board nominations 

The EMC Board of Directors is comprised of amazing individuals from across our industry. They are a group of experienced leaders, as well as emerging talent, that come from various regions across Canada, represent our diverse membership categories, and together demonstrate the range of skills and industry expertise required to lead our organization.  

We are proud to be able to call upon our membership to participate in all of our EMC committees and working groups, and to engage in EMC activities throughout the year. We are especially pleased when those members step up to serve on the Board of Directors, helping the organization to represent its members and deliver on its mission of enabling and accelerating the transition to sustainable electric mobility in Canada.  

We are reaching out to you today regarding our upcoming Board nominations. 

EMC By-laws provide for the election of members to the Board of Directors at each Annual General meeting. This annual process begins today with the launch of our call for applications and will conclude when Board appointments and reappointments are confirmed at the Annual General Meeting, taking place virtually on June 4, 2025. 

Overview of Board Composition 

Our current Board is comprised of 17 individuals who are listed below. Nine of those members are in the middle of serving their terms and will continue to serve on the Board in 2025-2026. There are six Directors whose terms are ending in 2025 and are standing for re-election. There are also two Directors who will be stepping down from the Board in 2025. This means we are looking to fill up to eight positions with new and/or returning Board members. All appointments and re-appointments will be for a three-year term.  

As a best practice, the Board is continually assessed against a skills and diversity matrix to ensure we have representation across various key areas, including: 

• Regions of work and experience across Canada
• Membership industry categories 
• Business competencies 
• Industry skills and experience 
• Other individual diversity (gender, level of experience, bilingualism, etc.) 

Overview of 2025/2026 Board priorities 

In late 2024, the Governance and Nominations Committee assessed the current Board to consider its diversity, representation, and any skills gaps. This process included a review of the established skills matrix, scoring methodology for candidates, communication to inspire people with the required skills to put their name forward, and ensuring that the Board includes individuals from various membership categories. 

In this review, the OEM sector as well as legal/governance experiences we identified as priority areas for our 2025-2026 Board election. We hope to see many applicants come forward who have experience in these priority areas.  

Updates to nomination process 

In previous years, Members voted for Board Members based on a list of candidates standing for election. This year, through an evaluation process, Members will be voting to approve a slate of candidates recommended for Board election. This process will continue to provide Members with a voice when it comes to electing its Board while allowing for an informed review process of potential candidates, so that required skills and diversity can be maintained. This change from open elections to a recommended slate of Directors for approval by the Membership is an important step in maintaining a diverse and vibrant Board to oversee the organization. 

2025-2026 Board applications 

To serve on the Board of Directors, candidates must be eligible to serve on a board; willing to attend 6 or more Board meetings held annually; participate in strategic planning meetings and Board governance training sessions. 

Our By-laws further provide that only voting members can serve on the Board of Directors. Voting members and non-voting associates are the following: 

Voting members 

1. Industry or Fleet (Vehicule Original Equipment Manufacturers, EVSE suppliers, other product and service providers, municipal and public fleets, private fleets, public transit systems)
2. Utilities (provincial, municipal, local distribution companies)
3. Not-for-profit organizations and academia (research centres, colleges and universities, related organizations, labour organizations)

Non-voting associates 

4. Associate organizations (government agencies at all levels)
5. Associate individuals (EV drivers and enthusiasts, students, individuals)

The Board Charter and By-laws are available in EMC’s Member Portal under the Governance tab.  

Each application must be submitted using this link, where you will be asked to submit: 

• A short resume (1-2 pages) 

• Up to 200 words highlighting your interest in joining the Board and any previous board experience 

A member of the EMC team will be in touch following your submission with confirmation of receipt and next steps. Interviews will be held with candidates in March 2025 to follow up on written submissions. 

The deadline to submit Board applications is Friday, February 28 at 5 PM (Eastern). 

We would like to take a moment to thank our current Board of Directors for their work. Their support, expertise, and passion for electric mobility makes our organization a vibrant contributor in the advancement of the EV industry in Canada. It is a pleasure to work with them. 

We would like to share our excitement at seeing potential candidates for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors. We look forward to bringing fresh perspectives, new expertise, and leadership on the Board, helping us to continue our mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility across Canada.

Contact us 

If you have any questions, please reach out to: 

Anne Lafaury, Communications & Events Coordinator, Electric Mobility Canada 

Anne.lafaury@emc-mec.ca