RNAO AGM

AGM 2026

Our 101st AGM is over. 

It was a huge success.

Thank you for coming and celebrating with us.

We invite you to watch our coverage.

AGM Coverage

Opening Ceremonies

Thursday, May 28, 2026

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

May 28, 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.