Board Elections
Notice of Election – Districts 2, 5, and 7
The voting period for the 2026 College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) Board elections is now open in Districts 2, 5, and 7. Registered Massage Therapists/Massage Therapists (RMTs/MTs) in the districts can vote until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. After the elections, the results will be posted on the website.
RMTs/MTs in Districts 2, 5, and 7 can vote now!
You will vote in the district you were located in when nominations opened on July 31, 2026.
The districts are defined as:
- District 2: Composed of the territorial district of Nipissing, the counties of Renfrew, Hastings, Prince Edward, Frontenac and Lanark, the united counties of Lennox and Addington, Leeds and Grenville, Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and the regional municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, excluding the postal codes that are in District 3.
- District 5: Composed of the counties of Simcoe, Dufferin, Wellington, Halton and Peel, and postal codes beginning with L0K, N0B, excluding the postal codes that are in District 3.
- District 7: Composed of academic members.
CMTO has partnered with Simply Voting to administer the elections online. RMTs/MTs in the districts will receive an email with instructions on how to vote.
If you have any questions about the election process, please call 416-489-2626/1-800-465-1933 ext. 4189 or email vera.patterson@cmto.com.
Your vote matters – Your colleagues are counting on you!
Candidate statements
District 2
District 5
District 7
What is CMTO’s Board?
The Board is the governing body of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). All Board members have a fiduciary duty to serve and protect the public interest.
Board members play a key role in helping the College fulfil its mandate. They set strategic direction, make decisions about how the profession is regulated in Ontario and contribute their expertise to develop standards and policies that support safe, competent and ethical practice.
Compensation
Board members are paid a pro-rated per diem of $275 based on full-day meetings and some preparation time. Meetings are primarily conducted in-person. However, should the need arise, a virtual meeting may be required. Out-of-pocket expenses, such as accommodations, meals and travel, will be reimbursed in accordance with CMTO’s compensation policy.
