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FirstOntario Board of Directors Election

As part of the FirstOntario Credit Union family, Saven Financial members have the right to run in FirstOntario's annual Board of Directors Election. This is your opportunity to support our continued success by choosing the fellow members you feel will best fill important roles on the Board of Directors.

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Important Dates

Candidate Search Period

Closed.

Electronic Voting Period

Monday, February 2 to Monday, March 2, 2026

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Stay tuned for more information.

Board of Directors Elections 2026

The Candidate Search Period for the 2026 Board of Directors Election is now over.

Candidates for FirstOntario's Board of Directors election will be announced on February 2 and voting will begin on this date. For this election, there are four vacancies on the Board. The candidates with the four highest vote results will be elected for a three-year term.

Saven Financial Members will be able to vote in this election in two different ways:

• Vote electronically online

• Vote through the Saven Financial smartphone app

CANDIDATES

FirstOntario is a successful financial institution with $7 billion in assets under management. The credit union regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, requires that qualified members with the necessary experience serve on FirstOntario's Board of Directors.

FirstOntario's Board of Directors will be interviewing all candidates for this election. This year, in addition to governance and financial literacy experience, the Board is seeking candidates with experience in risk management oversight, and information technology governance oversight.

Those who possess governance and financial literacy experience with some or all the additional competencies indicated above, at a level being sought by the Board, will be endorsed to stand for election.

FirstOntario is a successful financial institution with over $6.5 billion in assets under management. The credit union regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, requires that qualified members with the necessary experience serve on FirstOntario's Board of Directors.

ELECTION RESULTS

Election results will be announced at FirstOntario's virtual Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 22. All Saven Financial members are welcome to attend.

To attend an information session, please send an email to Elections@FirstOntario.com indicating your full name and which information session you will be attending. Once we receive your email, we will provide you with the details to join the virtual information session.

Please Note: You will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone to attend the virtual information session.

Members who attend an electronic information session will receive a Candidate Package, which MUST be completed and submitted along with the required attachments by noon on Monday, December 2, 2024.

For questions, please contact us

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FirstOntario Board of Directors Election

Important Dates

Candidate Search Period

Electronic Voting Period

Annual General Meeting

Board of Directors Elections 2026

The Candidate Search Period for the 2026 Board of Directors Election is now over.

Saven Financial Members will be able to vote in this election in two different ways:

CANDIDATES

ELECTION RESULTS

For questions, please contact us

Let's get you back to saving!

Ready to get started?

Begin your journey to homeownership today!

Ready to boost your savings?

Secure your future with guaranteed returns!

Maximize your savings, tax-free!

Guarantee your growth, tax-free!

Ready to Enjoy Your Retirement Income?

Ready to Grow Your Retirement Savings?

Discover rates tailored for your goals!

Transparent, fair, and rarely needed!

Experience savings, refined and redefined!

Join a community focused on your financial growth!

Savings meets service - make a difference with Saven Financial!

Become a smarter saver with Saven Financial!

Still have questions? We're here to help!

Step into the future with Saven Financial!

Navigating with trust and transparency!

Your security is our top priority!

Take control of your financial safety!

Your voice shapes our service!

Reach out, even during the holidays!

Banking at your fingertips with the Saven Financial app!

While we fix things up...

Your vote shapes our future!

Meet the visionaries behind Saven's tomorrow!

Stay ahead with SavenSmarts!

Begin your home savings journey

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