This page provides information about the proposed updates to the Society’s by-laws as part of the current Governance Review. It will be updated regularly as new materials become available.
Members are encouraged to review the information below and share their questions or feedback.
Background and Overview
The Governance Committee has issued an official communiqué to members regarding the proposed changes.
For an overview of the proposed changes, please see the article by Dr. Monica Nevins (Vice-President – Ontario) published in CMS Notes: https://notes.math.ca/en/article/change-is-coming/
Register Now: Town Hall Sessions | May 28, 2026
CMS members are invited to attend one of two virtual Town Hall sessions on May 28, 2026. These sessions, hosted by the consulting firm supporting the Governance Review, will provide an overview of the proposed governance and by-law changes and offer members an opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussion in either English or French. Register to one of the two sessions using the links below:
- 12:00 p.m. ET Session: https://adric-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/yLlpkFPzTFmq6SrfYDwCOg
- 5:00 p.m. ET Session: https://adric-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rk5BOTKJRnSRra157tPOrg
Update
A Town Hall in French has been added on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (ET). Please note that you will still be able to participate in the town halls on May 28 and ask questions in French.
- Registration for the May 29 town hall in French: https://adric-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/oKGrpsRSRlmj6YlSJQ_R3A
Proposed By-Laws
The Revised By-Laws are now available to CMS members for review.
CMS members are also invited to consult the CMS Transition Plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section will be updated as questions are received from members.
At the CMS Annual General Meeting (AGM) during the CMS Summer meeting in Saint John, NB, on Saturday, June 6, CMS members will be asked to approve the By-law amendments that activate this new structure. As well, members will be asked to approve the transition plan that will see the new structure fully implemented by June 2027.
The CMS Board of Directors has been considering these changes for the past year. We have hired a Governance Consultant, Mongeon Consulting, who has significant experience in helping organizations develop efficient governance structures that meet national standards for not-for-profit organizations like ourselves. The Governance Committee, composed of Tim Alderson (VP Atlantic), Kseniya Garaschuk (Director, Ontario) and David Oakden (Treasurer), together with our Executive Director, Termeh Kousha, have been working closely with Mongeon Consulting to arrive at a model (and all the supporting by-laws and charters) that meets our needs.
Your engagement and interest are valuable! While the By-Law amendments here are the ones that will be voted on at the AGM in Saint John, rest assured that any necessary changes and improvements will be considered and can be made next year. The transition year will be busy, with new training for members of our Executive Board and Academic Council, and a steep learning curve for everyone participating in the governance of the CMS. We will continue to work with Mongeon Consulting in 2026, and your feedback (via the form below) can help inform a smoother transition.
The key difference is the splitting of the current (large) board into two smaller bodies: an Executive Board, tasked with the legal and financial oversight of the CMS; and an Academic Council, tasked with the oversight of the programs and mission of the CMS. (This is similar to the structure of the AMS, for example.) There will also be some corresponding changes to committees focused on internal operations (such as Governance, Human Resources, Financial and Audit, Nominating). The many committees that carry out the work of the CMS will not change.
Submit a Question or Comment
Members are invited to submit questions or feedback using the form below:
Responses will be reviewed and may be addressed in the FAQ section above.