2026/2027 Board of Directors Nomination

Nominations are now open for the 2026/2027 Board of Directors.

The Cape Breton Partnership is inviting nominations for its Board of Directors from individuals who are ready to help shape the economic future of Unama’ki – Cape Breton.

As part of its annual review of Board composition, skills and competencies, the Partnership has identified legal expertise as a priority for the upcoming Board recruitment process. While nominations are welcomed from qualified candidates across sectors, preference will be given to individuals with legal training and experience, particularly in areas related to corporate governance, commercial matters, employment or organizational risk.

The Partnership’s Board Governance Committee will review all eligible nominations, with successful candidates announced at the Cape Breton Partnership Investor Summit on October 22, 2026, at the Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay.

Members of the Board of Directors each serve a three-year term and are expected to attend four Board meetings each year, in addition to committee meetings based on their role and availability.

Nominations will be accepted exclusively from Investors of the Cape Breton Partnership until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Cape Breton Partnership brings together people who believe in the power of working together to increase economic opportunities and aims to transform Unama’ki – Cape Breton into the most creative and prosperous place on earth.

We support companies and entrepreneurs through our projects and initiatives by promoting our island as a great place to live, work, and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed.

The Cape Breton Partnership has over 150 Investors committed to investing in Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s future economic growth. Private sector support and collaboration remains a top priority for the Partnership and continues to be a driving force behind changing our local attitudes and transitioning the economy into a new era of prosperity.

To learn more about the Cape Breton Partnership, our organizational goals, and our diverse list of initiatives please visit, www.capebretonpartnership.com.

Nominees must be an active Investor in the Cape Breton Partnership
Nominees must agree to make every effort to attend Partnership events and conferences
Nominees must be willing to commit to participating on the Board for three years
Nominees should be prepared to attend four Board meetings per year, plus additional committee meetings as able.

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Please explain why you have an interest in joining the Cape Breton Partnership Board of Directors. *

Please describe your industry or sector experience and the areas of expertise, knowledge, or skills you would bring to the Cape Breton Partnership’s Board of Directors. *

Have you sat on the Cape Breton Partnership Board of Directors in the past? *

Please list any current or past Board experience you may have, noting the Board, your role, and the years of your participation.

I understand that only individuals employed by a current Investor of the Cape Breton Partnership may join or remain on the Board of Directors. I further understand that any information I share as part of this nomination may be shared with staff of the Cape Breton Partnership and/or its Governance Board. *

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There are a limited number of seats available on the Cape Breton Partnership Board of Directors. All nominations will be reviewed in private by the Governance Committee, who will take industry and geographical representation into consideration when selecting new Board Members. The official announcement of the new slate of Directors will be made on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Cape Breton Partnership’s Investor Summit at the Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay.

2026/2027 Board of Directors Nomination

Nominations are now open for the 2026/2027 Board of Directors.

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