2026 Board of Director’s Election

March 24, 2026 to April 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

Meridian Board Members are generally elected for three-year terms. Each year, Meridian holds Board elections to fill vacancies resulting from expired terms or other vacancies. This year, Members vote to elect four (4) Directors to the Board.

How do I vote?

Member voting is conducted online from Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Eligible Members will receive an email on March 24, 2026 containing their username, a unique password, and a link to access the online voting site, administered by Lumi Global.

If you did not receive an email, or do not have an email address on file, please reach out to AGM@meridiancu.ca with your full name and last three digits of your Member number to obtain the information needed to vote.

To learn more about the nominees for election, Download the full Candidate Brochure.

VOTE HERE

Nomination and Election Process

The Nominating Committee (the “Committee”) operates independently of the Board of Directors and is responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of Meridian’s nomination and election process. All applications are reviewed, with only those meeting eligibility, attributes, and Board Selection Criteria advancing as Qualified Candidates. Annually, the Board approves the Board Selection Criteria to support the identification of candidates who possess the appropriate skills, experience, and leadership required to provide effective oversight of Meridian Credit Union.

An external search firm assists in evaluating applicants, conducting interviews, and providing anonymized assessments of applicants, from which the Committee evaluates and then selects a shortlist of candidates for further interviews. Following interviews, the Committee recommends candidates equal to the number of Board vacancies, assuring Members that these Recommended Nominees best positioned to meet the Board’s current needs. Applicants not interviewed or recommended may still request placement on the election ballot as Non-Recommended Nominees, in accordance with Meridian’s by-laws and policies.

For more information on the complete process, view the 2026 Director Candidate Election Brochure.

What does it mean to be a “Recommended Nominee” versus a “Non-Recommended Nominee”?

All individuals listed on the ballot are Qualified Candidates and meet Meridian’s Director eligibility requirements.

Recommended Nominees are those candidates the Nominating Committee has identified as the best qualified to fill the available Board vacancies based on the Board’s current skills and experience needs.

Non-Recommended Nominees are qualified candidates who have chosen to stand for election but are not recommended by the Nominating Committee.

Who may vote?

Each Member who holds $1.00 in Meridian Membership Shares on or before March 9, 2026 (other than a Member under the age of 18 years) is eligible to vote. For more information, view the 2026 Director Candidate Election Brochure.

How can Business Members vote?

Business Members must complete a proxy form prior to voting. To receive your proxy form and for more information, please email AGM@meridiancu.ca. Upon receipt of a completed proxy form, voting credentials will be provided to you.

Additional information and voting instructions are provided in the 2026 Director Candidate Election Brochure.

When will I learn about the results of the vote?

The results of voting for Meridian’s 2026 Directors’ Election are announced at the virtual Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Members are invited to participate in the 2026 Annual General Meeting online or via teleconference.

Click here for details on the AGM and how to attend

Important dates

• November 3 to November 28, 2025 – Candidate Application Period
• March 9, 2026 – Record Date (Must be a Member in good standing as of this date to)
• March 24, 2026 – Voting Opens for Director Elections
• April 14, 2026 – Voting Closes for Director Elections
• April 23, 2026 – Virtual AGM: Successful candidates announced

Important links

• 2026 Director Candidate Election Brochure
• View the Candidate Application package (PDF, 700 KB)
• Nomination and Election Process Policy (PDF, 300 KB)
• Duties of Directors Policy (PDF, 260 KB)

Still have questions?

Please contact our Returning Officer at returning.officer@meridiancu.ca