East Coast Credit Union
Member Voting
Acadian, East Coast, iNova and Teachers Plus credit unions are proposing a merger to create a strong province-wide credit union that offers enhanced growth, innovation, and sustainability.
Members can vote on the proposed merger September 22, 2026 to October 2, 2026.
One Member. One Vote.
As a member you have a say in determining the future of your credit union. We encourage you to view the plan details and supporting documents to ensure you have the information you need to make your decision.
Who can vote?
- All members of the credit union, age 18 or older and holding the required share balance as of August 31, 2026.
- Eligible members are entitled to one vote only. No member can vote more than once.
- Where membership is held jointly by 2 or more persons with only one share account, the membership is entitled to only one vote.
- A business, corporation or organization may vote through an appointed representative.
How you vote?
- During the voting period, members will be able to vote online using our secure, confidential voting platform. A link to the voting platform will be available on our website, shared on social media and emailed (for those whom we have valid email addresses) when voting opens.
- Members eligible to vote can login to access the voting platform using their Voter ID (9-digit member number) and Voter Password (date of birth for personal members and assigned PIN for business members).
- Members will also be able to access the voting platform by visiting their branch during normal business hours. A voting station will be available to support the voting process.
Voting period
Voting opens on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 9:00AM and closes Friday, October 2, 2026, at 4:00PM.
Your vote supports community
Through our community investment, the credit unions are proud to contribute to initiatives that make our communities healthier places to live for everyone.
The credit unions will donate $1 for every ballot received during the voting period to local charities.