It’s almost CPSA Council election time: meet our 2026 candidates!

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You may be aware that CPSA holds elections to fill upcoming regulated member vacancies on CPSA Council. At the end of 2026, one regulated member Councillor will finish their term on Council, which means CPSA will hold an election this fall to fill the vacancy.

Nominations for the 2026 election took place in the spring and, ahead of the election, it’s time to meet the four candidates vying for a seat on CPSA Council.

When is the Council election voting period?

The voting period will run from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. MT on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

How do I know if I’m eligible to vote in the Council election?

All regulated members on CPSA’s General Register, Provisional Register or Limited Practice Register (whether a physician, surgeon, osteopath or physician assistant) who are in good standing may vote in the election.

How do I vote in the Council election?

You will cast your vote in the CPSA Portal starting Oct. 1. We strongly encourage all eligible regulated members to participate in the election by voting.

Get ready to vote in the Council election by meeting the candidates

This year, we have four candidates representing rural medical practice in Alberta. The successful candidate will begin their three-year term starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Ahead of the voting period, please take a moment to meet this year’s candidates. You can get to know them even better to help inform your vote by reading their full candidate profiles here.

Dr. Chander Gupta Practice location: Cold Lake | Practice discipline: Diagnostic Imaging “I’m a diagnostic radiologist who has served rural Alberta for 17 years, with Cold Lake as my primary site. I led a $500,000 community fundraise for a CT scanner and built local imaging services that spared patients hours of travel. I’d bring a rural, evidence-based lens to Council.” Read more >

Dr. Glory Chukwuma (She/Her) Practice location: Wabasca | Practice discipline: Family Medicine “I am a rural family physician with over 15 years of clinical experience spanning family medicine, emergency care, community practice, medical education, and patient advocacy. I bring a strong understanding of the realities of rural healthcare, together with leadership experience.” Read more >

Dr. Jan Lategan Practice location: Westlock | Practice discipline: Orthopaedic Surgery “I trained in South Africa, first being a family physician, and then specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery. Worked in private practice and was then recruited to Westlock in 2004 to spearhead an orthopaedic program to address the long hip and knee replacement waitlist.” Read more >

Dr. Nigila Ravichandran (She/Her) Practice location: St. Paul | Practice discipline: Psychiatry “I am a Physician/Psychiatrist, new to Canada, since December 2025. I am providing community and inpatient services in St. Paul and regions covered by St. Paul area psychiatrists. I have been in Psychiatry practice for more than 24 years, I was in Singapore before moving.” Read more >

Questions about the candidates or the elections process? Please contact elections@cpsa.ab.ca