4-H Canada Governance
4-H Canada is governed by the Board of Directors, a national volunteer board that oversees and sets 4-H Canada’s overarching strategic direction, and is accountable to its governing members.
4-H Canada Board of Directors
The board of directors is elected by 4-H Canada Governing Members who are dedicated to the strategic advancement of the 4-H movement.
Governing Membership
Governing Members – Individuals aged 18+ and organizations – directly support today’s youth leaders by ensuring strong governance, relevant industry partnerships, and financial stability. This community of engaged community leaders select the 4-H Canada Board of directors, vote in the Annual General Meeting, and support the strategic direction of the 4-H movement.
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Elections and Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the Board of Directors and Foundation. Governing Members nominate and elect these positions.
Process for nominations
- Call for nominations begins: March 10, 2026
- Nominations deadline: March 31, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET
- Screening process: April 2026
- Nominees confirmed as candidates: June 2026
- Election: TBD
- Annual General Meeting: July 15, 2026
Nomination of candidates for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors and Foundation will open March 10, 2026.
- Nominations will be accepted until March 31, 2026.
- There are multiple positions to be filled.
- Nominations must be submitted by two voting 4-H Canada Members*, and must be received by email no later than 4:00 p.m. EDT March 31, 2026.
*Governing Members must be considered in good standing (membership purchased and fully paid for) by March 31, 2026, to be eligible to nominate candidates as well as vote in the election for the Board of Directors.
Download the 2026 Board of Directors Nomination Form
Download the 2026 Foundation Trustees Nomination Form
Resolution submissions will open soon
Resolutions are a tool 4-H Canada members* can use to address a governance matter relevant to the advancement of 4-H in Canada. Resolutions are a mechanism to recommend changes to bylaws, or actions to be taken by the Board of Directors at a governance level.
All resolutions received during the submission period will be reviewed by the Board Development Committee in consideration of healthy, positive and strategic discussion at the Annual General Meeting on July 15, 2026.
Resolutions must be submitted by a voting 4-H Canada Member*, and received by email at governance@4-h-canada.ca.
*Governing Members must be considered in good standing (membership purchased and fully paid for by March 31, 2026), to be eligible to submit any resolutions.
Download the 2026 Resolution Form
for additional information on resolution eligibility and 4-H Canada’s governance processes.
Canadian 4-H Foundation
The Canadian 4-H Foundation was established in 1969. This federally incorporated not-for-profit organization works to continue the mission of 4-H Canada. The Canadian 4-H Foundation is made up of experienced and knowledgeable individuals who are responsible for overseeing and managing 4-H Canada's endowment funds in a reliable, ethical, and intelligent manner.
The Foundation makes it possible for 4-H Canada to continue to create and maintain our national, leading-edge programs and events that help members Learn To Do By Doing.
Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is the national youth voice for 4-H Canada, comprised of outstanding 4-H youth members who want to continue to play a role and contribute to the growth of the 4-H movement.