We are looking to build a network of members to help us accomplish shared goals over the coming years. Contribute your energy, experience and insight on key committees within our union!
Please consider stepping forward to serve on one of the committees below.
Submit your application by Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. EDT at info@cmg.ca
– Please indicate “2026 CMG National Committees” in the subject line of the email.
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted an application. We’ll be keeping those on file, and we’re looking to have more members volunteer for these committees.
Here is what you need to know:
Equity and Human Rights Committee
CMG National – Standing:
Chaired by the CMG NEC Director of Human Rights and Equity, this committee is tasked with developing, supervising and maintaining an effective program to promote human rights and equity within our union.
The successful candidates will serve until December 2028.
Find out more at CMG Bylaws (art. 7.4) (English link) (French Link)
Election Oversight Committee
CMG National – Standing:
Made up of three members, two of whom are not members of the union’s National Executive Committee (NEC). This committee oversees elections at the CMG national and branch level, making sure union elections are conducted fairly and members are properly informed throughout the process.
The successful candidates will serve until the new committee is chosen in 2029.
Find out more at CMG Bylaws (art. 7.4) (English link) (French Link)
Structure and Governance Committee
CMG National – Ad Hoc:
This committee will be formed as directed by the membership from the 2025 CMG Convention as Resolution 7. (Link here)
“Convention direct the NEC elected in 2025 to appoint and fund a committee as described below to investigate and report on streamlining and improving the Canadian Media Guild’s structure and relationship with CWA Canada with the intent of merging governance and oversight between our parent union and its largest local.
Said committee will be made up of 7 representatives, including representatives from the three largest branches of the CMG, a representative for smaller branches, and a representative from CWA Canada. Additional non-voting ex-officio members can be invited by the committee to represent other umbrella or union organizations.
The investigation should include paid legal opinions, funded by the NEC, as deemed necessary by the committee. The committee’s full report would be available to all members within 12 months of the committee’s creation.”
Convention Committee
CMG National – Ad Hoc: Canadian Media Guild holds our biannual convention every two years with the next happening in 2027.
We are looking to stand this committee up a year in advance to give it more time to succeed. The tasks will include collaborating with staff members and organizing the convention with environmental, accessibility and financial goals at top of mind.
The successful candidates will serve until fall of 2027.
Submit your application by Wednesday, May 27 at 5 p.m. EDT at info@cmg.ca
– Please indicate “2026 CMG National Committees” in the subject line of the email.
The CMG National Executive Committee will review all applications, select the members who will serve on these committees, and communicate the results to the membership.