The Canadian Polish Congress is pleased to announce our 2026 Annual Meeting of Members, taking place October 24 and 25 at the White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock Street, in Victoria, British Columbia. The meeting will bring together delegates from member organizations across the country to shape the direction of Polish-Canadian life for the years ahead.
The Annual Meeting of Members stands at the center of our organization. It is here, every year, that delegates representing more than 100 member organizations across 14 districts gather to vote, deliberate, and elect the leadership that will carry the Congress forward. The right to vote at this meeting is not a formality. It is the expression of every member organization’s stake in the future of our community.
What Will Happen Each Day
On Saturday, October 24, registration opens at 8:00 a.m. and proceedings begin at 9:00 a.m., continuing until approximately 5:00 p.m. Throughout the day, the Executive Board will present its reports on the activities of 2024 to 2026, and delegates will elect the new leadership of the Congress, including the President and the remaining members of the Executive Board. At 7:00 p.m., we invite all attendees to join us for the Gala Banquet.
On Sunday, October 25, proceedings begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at approximately 3:00 p.m. The newly elected President will address the assembly, after which delegates will consider the motions of the Convention Committees, including proposed amendments to the Bylaws and the budget for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. Those wishing to attend Mass beforehand will find it at 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View Street.
A complete agenda, together with all reports and materials, is available via email. Contact general.secretary@kpk.org for more information.
Observers Are Welcome
We welcome observers from any Polonia organization in Canada, whether or not it is a member of the Congress. Observers are invited to attend the proceedings and to see first-hand how the Congress conducts its business, while voting remains the responsibility of certified delegates. We hope that many organizations will take this opportunity to learn more about the Congress and the work that connects Polish-Canadian communities from coast to coast.
How to Attend
Observers who wish to attend should email general.secretary@kpk.org with the name of their organization and the number of people attending. Delegates and observers alike may book accommodation at the group rate through our Choice Hotels booking page: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/SU66H0.
Membership and Voting
To maintain active membership in good standing and retain voting rights at the AMM, member organizations must complete the 2026 Membership Registration Form and submit payment for membership fees. Each organization’s delegate count and number of votes will be calculated based on paid membership numbers. Organizations that have not paid their 2025 membership fees will be required to back pay those fees to ensure their voting standing.
Delegate Certification forms are due as soon as possible. Organizations unable to send a delegate to Victoria in person may make use of the proxy procedure, though no proxyholder may hold more than four proxies at the meeting.
We look forward to welcoming delegates and observers from across the country to Victoria this October.
Questions about registration, mandates, or the delegate process? Contact general.secretary@kpk.org.
