RNAO AGM

AGM 2026

Our 101st AGM is over. It was a huge success.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special milestone. Whether or not you were there, we invite you to watch the highlights and full coverage of the event, or browse photos from the event on this page. 

AGM Coverage

Opening Ceremonies

Thursday, May 28, 2026

AGM Morning events

Friday, May 29, 2026

AGM Afternoon events

Friday, May 29, 2026

Indigenous Blessing Ceremony and Launch of Collaborative Spaces

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Student Luncheon

Thursday, May 28, 2026

2026 RNAO Year in review

Celebrating Doris Grinspun's 30 years leading RNAO

Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) Designation

Jose Luis Cobos, President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN)

Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care

Liz Westcott, President of Sigma (Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing)

AGM Day One Photo Gallery

  • BPSOs entering
    BPSOs enter RNAO’s AGM during the opening ceremonies.
  • RNAO’s opening ceremonies featured a performance by the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre.
    RNAO’s opening ceremonies featured a performance by the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre.
  • Members of Windsor-Essex Chapter, AGM host for 2026, with then-President NP Lhamo Dolkar (fourth from right).
    Members of Windsor-Essex Chapter, AGM host for 2026, with then-President NP Lhamo Dolkar (fourth from right).
  • Then-President NP Lhamo Dolkar, RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun and then President-Elect Sue LeBeau at RNAO’s AGM.
    Then-President NP Lhamo Dolkar, RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun and then President-Elect Sue LeBeau at RNAO’s AGM.
  • Minister of Long-Term Care (LTC) and MPP for Mississauga Centre RN Natalia Kusendova-Bashta spoke to members via video.
    Minister of Long-Term Care (LTC) and MPP for Mississauga Centre RN Natalia Kusendova-Bashta spoke to members via video.
  • John Jordan, parliamentary assistant to the minister of health, parliamentary assistant to the minister of LTC and PC MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, provided greetings on behalf of the Ontario government.
    John Jordan, parliamentary assistant to the minister of health, parliamentary assistant to the minister of LTC and PC MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, provided greetings on behalf of the Ontario government.
  • John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, shares remarks.
    John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, shares remarks.
  • Dr. Robin Lennox
    Dr. Robin Lennox, NDP MPP for Hamilton Centre and mental health, addictions and primary care critic, speaks to RNAO members.
  • Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph and leader of the Green Party of Ontario, speaks to RNAO members.
    Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph and leader of the Green Party of Ontario, speaks to RNAO members.
  • Dr. José Luis Cobos Serrano, president of the International Council of Nurses, provided video greetings.
    Dr. José Luis Cobos Serrano, president of the International Council of Nurses, provided video greetings.
  • Members attend RNAO’s 101st AGM.
    Members attend RNAO’s 101st AGM.
  • Consultation representatives from Lakehead Chapter pose with RNAO past-president and former IABPG director, Dr. Irmajean Bajnok.
    Consultation representatives from Lakehead Chapter pose with RNAO past-president and former IABPG director, Dr. Irmajean Bajnok.
  • RNAO members
    RNAO members Dr. Debbie Kane from Windsor-Essex chapter and Azmat Jehan from Middlesex-Elgin chapter celebrating RNAO’s AGM.

AGM Day Two Photo Gallery

  • RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun speaks, pictured at the AGM podium on May 29, 2026.
    RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun speaks, pictured at the AGM podium on May 29, 2026.
  • RNAO members raise their yellow cards to vote during the 101st AGM resolution consultation session on May 29, 2026.
    RNAO members raise their yellow cards to vote during the 101st AGM resolution consultation session on May 29, 2026.
  • RNAO member at the microphone during the AGM consultation session.
    RNAO member at the microphone during the AGM consultation session.
  • RNAO member during the AGM consultation session.
    RNAO member during the AGM consultation session.
  • RNAO member and RN Ruby Amoncio speaks to a member resolution during the consultation session at the 101st Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026.
    RNAO member and RN Ruby Amoncio speaks to a member resolution during the consultation session at the 101st Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026.
  • RNAO member at the microphone during the AGM consultation session.
    RNAO member at the microphone during the AGM consultation session.
  • RNAO member Marie Claire Uwingabire in front of our Step and Repeat at RNAO’s 101st AGM on May 29, 2026.
    RNAO member Marie Claire Uwingabire in front of our Step and Repeat at RNAO’s 101st AGM on May 29, 2026.
  • Two RNAO members in front of our Step and Repeat at RNAO’s 101st AGM on May 29, 2026.
    Two RNAO members in front of our Step and Repeat at RNAO’s 101st AGM on May 29, 2026.
  • Outgoing RNAO President Lhamo Dolkar in reflection on her presidency at the podium at RNAO’s 101st AGM on May 29, 2026.
    Outgoing RNAO President Lhamo Dolkar in reflection on her presidency at the podium at RNAO’s 101st AGM on May 29, 2026.
  • RNAO President Sue LeBeau (left) at the podium at RNAO’s 101st AGM May 29, 2026, flanked by Public Representative and Knowledge Keeper Dr. Tecumseh (Ed) Connors.
    RNAO President Sue LeBeau (left) at the podium at RNAO’s 101st AGM May 29, 2026, flanked by Public Representative and Knowledge Keeper Dr. Tecumseh (Ed) Connors.
  • Incoming RNAO President Sue LeBeau (pictured front left) triumphantly clutches the official board gavel passed to her by (now) RNAO Past-President NP Lhamo Dolkar on May 29, 2026.
    Incoming RNAO President Sue LeBeau (pictured front left) triumphantly clutches the official board gavel passed to her by (now) RNAO Past-President NP Lhamo Dolkar on May 29, 2026.
  • RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun (left) and outgoing RNAO President NP Lhamo Dolkar (right) welcome new RNAO President Sue LeBeau with smiles and an orchid at the 101st RNAO AGM on May 29, 2026.
    RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun (left) and outgoing RNAO President NP Lhamo Dolkar (right) welcome new RNAO President Sue LeBeau with smiles and an orchid at the 101st RNAO AGM on May 29, 2026.
  • RNAO board Public Representative and Knowledge Keeper Dr. Tecumseh (Ed) Connors speaks at the podium at the 101st RNAO AGM on May 29, 2026.
    RNAO board Public Representative and Knowledge Keeper Dr. Tecumseh (Ed) Connors speaks at the podium at the 101st RNAO AGM on May 29, 2026.
  • Indigenous musicians perform an Indigenous ceremonial song using drums as part of RNAO AGM closing ceremony.
    Indigenous musicians perform an Indigenous ceremonial song using drums as part of RNAO AGM closing ceremony.
  • Indigenous person playing traditional hand drum as part of RNAO AGM closing ceremonies.
    Indigenous person playing traditional hand drum as part of RNAO AGM closing ceremonies.
  • Wide angle shot of multiple AGM participants holding hands to form a ceremonial circle as part of the AGM closing ceremonies on May 28, 2026, overseen by RNAO public representative and Knowledge Keeper Dr. Tecumseh (Ed) Connors.
    Wide angle shot of multiple AGM participants holding hands to form a ceremonial circle as part of the AGM closing ceremonies on May 28, 2026, overseen by RNAO public representative and Knowledge Keeper Dr. Tecumseh (Ed) Connors.
  • The 2026-2027 Board of Directors greets RNAO members at the conclusion of the 101st RNAO AGM on May 29, 2026.
    The 2026-2027 Board of Directors greets RNAO members at the conclusion of the 101st RNAO AGM on May 29, 2026.

Agenda

Thursday, May 28, 2026 (day)

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. - RNAO Home Office, 500-4211 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON map

Thursday, May 28, 2026 (evening)

6 – 9:30 p.m. - Crowne Plaza Hotel, 900 York Mills Rd., Toronto, ON map

Registration:  5 – 7 p.m. in the Lower Lobby

Friday, May 29, 2026

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Crowne Plaza Hotel, 900 York Mills Rd., Toronto, ON map

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One member, one vote

RNAO members help decide governance issues that inform the association’s direction.

Voting is now closed. Thank you to all who participated.

 

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Resolutions

RNAO encourages members, chapters, regions without chapters and interest groups to submit resolutions for review and discussion at RNAO’s AGM. Members who submit resolutions help raise the profile and facilitate discussion of important nursing and health issues.

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AGM 2025

RNAO’s 100th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in person on May 29-30, 2025 at Toronto’s Hilton hotel.

The theme last year was RNAO: 100 years of action and impact. Our event was an opportunity for RNs, NPs and nursing students to reflect on what we've achieved as an association and look ahead at the opportunities to strengthen the nursing profession and make it a magnet for the next generation of nurses.

RNAO celebrates 100 years

See 100 years of action and impact

Relive our past with us

Watch it again

Click on the menu on the top right of the video player below to see available highlights.

View the agenda of our 100th AGM

Photo gallery

  • Hosts Una Ferguson (left) and Brenda Hutton of the Staff Nurse Interest Group welcome attendees to RNAO’s 100th Annual General Meeting on May 29.
    Hosts Una Ferguson (left) and Brenda Hutton of the Staff Nurse Interest Group welcome attendees to RNAO’s 100th Annual General Meeting on May 29.
  • The Red Sky Performance Group officially open the AGM with an Indigenous song, leading the procession to their seats.
    The Red Sky Performance Group officially open the AGM with an Indigenous song, leading the procession to their seats.
  • The Red Sky Performance Group performs an Indigenous dance to engage the crowd.
    The Red Sky Performance Group performs an Indigenous dance to engage the crowd.
  • Political leaders representing each official party attend the AGM to speak to members. From L to R: RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun, Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Acting Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra, Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party Bonnie Crombie; Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Ontario Aislinn Clancy and Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Karima Velji.
    Political leaders representing each official party attend the AGM to speak to members. From L to R: RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun, Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, Acting Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra, Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party Bonnie Crombie; Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Ontario Aislinn Clancy and Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Karima Velji.
  • Minister of Health Sylvia Jones presents Grinspun with the King Charles III coronation medal in honour of her service to Ontario.
    Minister of Health Sylvia Jones presents Grinspun with the King Charles III coronation medal in honour of her service to Ontario.
  • Members Nivekha Sajetheran (left) and Tharini Gnaneswaran stand in front of RNAO’s banner to celebrate 100 years.
    Members Nivekha Sajetheran (left) and Tharini Gnaneswaran stand in front of RNAO’s banner to celebrate 100 years.
  • Following the opening ceremonies, members attended the wine & cheese reception.
    Following the opening ceremonies, members attended the wine & cheese reception.
  • Members dress up in festive swag to ring in 100 years of RNAO.
    Members dress up in festive swag to ring in 100 years of RNAO.
  • Members celebrate RNAO’s milestone anniversary during the first day of the AGM.
    Members celebrate RNAO’s milestone anniversary during the first day of the AGM.
  • RNAO’s dedicated history room at the AGM featured photos and artifacts categorized by decade, highlighting the progress the association has enjoyed.
    RNAO’s dedicated history room at the AGM featured photos and artifacts categorized by decade, highlighting the progress the association has enjoyed.
  • Member Mark Anthony Gravoso, from the York East Chapter, participates in Members’ Voices to raise awareness and support for internationally educated nurses.
    Member Mark Anthony Gravoso, from the York East Chapter, participates in Members’ Voices to raise awareness and support for internationally educated nurses.
  • On May 30, consultation representatives from different chapters and regions without chapters voted on resolutions that will help shape RNAO’s agenda for the year ahead.
    On May 30, consultation representatives from different chapters and regions without chapters voted on resolutions that will help shape RNAO’s agenda for the year ahead.
  • Member Philicia Joseph, from the Durham Chapter, provides more details on her joint resolution to establish maximum allowable indoor and work temperatures.
    Member Philicia Joseph, from the Durham Chapter, provides more details on her joint resolution to establish maximum allowable indoor and work temperatures.
  • Member Amina Al Rohani speaks on the resolution to provide interpretation services for refugees in health-care settings. The resolution was one of 12 that were approved by consultation representative.
    Member Amina Al Rohani speaks on the resolution to provide interpretation services for refugees in health-care settings. The resolution was one of 12 that were approved by consultation representatives.
  • Sue LeBeau steps to the podium after accepting her new role as incoming president-elect.
    Sue LeBeau steps to the podium after accepting her new role as incoming president-elect.
  • Grinspun (left) thanks (from right) RNAO President NP Lhamo Dolkar and past-president Dr. Claudette Holloway for their leadership. She also welcomed LeBeau as president-elect.
    Grinspun (left) thanks (from right) RNAO President NP Lhamo Dolkar and past-president Dr. Claudette Holloway for their leadership. She also welcomed LeBeau as president-elect.
  • At the official close of RNAO’s 100th AGM, Dolkar raps her gavel and thanks members for their participation in the event.
    At the official close of RNAO’s 100th AGM, Dolkar raps her gavel and thanks members for their participation in the event.
  • Jimmy Dick Pow Wow Drum conducts a Big Drum Closing with a travelling song to send attendees home in good spirits.
    Jimmy Dick Pow Wow Drum conducts a Big Drum Closing with a travelling song to send attendees home in good spirits.
  • BPSOs entering