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Transparent financial oversight
Bring his experience as a financial controller to rigorous, transparent and accountable stewardship of public resources.
Learn More2026 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION · YORK REGION
ABRAHAM
ELIAS
Ibrahim Mitri Elias, also known as Abraham
Candidate for School Board TrusteeConseil scolaire Viamonde
York Region
York Region
ABOUT
Meet Abraham
Ibrahim Mitri Elias, also known as Abraham, is running for Trustee with Conseil scolaire Viamonde to bring experienced, faith-based leadership to French-language education. A devoted Catholic and long-time parish leader, Ibrahim serves on the board at St. Maron Parish in Markham, where he sits on the Building Committee and acts as the parish accountant. He previously served on the board of Our Lady of Lebanon Parish in downtown Toronto and as Regional Secretary for North America of the World Lebanese Cultural Union.
WHY I’M RUNNING
“Service grounded in faith, responsibility, and a lifelong dedication to the French language and Francophone identity.”
Abraham Elias
PRIORITIES
My Priorities
Priorities focused on responsible governance, student success and a strong French-language school community.
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Student achievement and well-being
Keep student success and well-being at the centre of decisions in a fully French-language environment.
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Support for school teams
Support teachers and school leaders in their work with students and families.
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Community partnerships
Strengthen relationships with parents, parishes and cultural communities, and serve as a bridge between families and the school board.
Learn MoreTHE ROLE
What Does a School Board Trustee Do?
Policy & Governance
Trustees participate in establishing board policies and strategic direction.
Budget Oversight
Trustees participate in approving and overseeing the school board’s budget.
Community Representation
Trustees represent the interests and concerns of their communities at the board level.
Accountability
Trustees provide governance-level oversight and hold senior administration accountable for implementing board direction.
Trustees provide governance and oversight. They do not manage the day-to-day operations of individual schools.
The map highlights York Region, Ontario, the sector served by Conseil scolaire Viamonde.
Open in Google MapsVIAMONDE · YORK
Viamonde in York Region
Nine municipalities make up the York electoral sector.
Four Viamonde schools are located in York Region.
- Vaughan
- Markham
- Richmond Hill
- Whitchurch-Stouffville
- Aurora
- Newmarket
- East Gwillimbury
- Georgina
- King Township
VOTE 2026
Get the information you need to vote.
ELECTION DAYMonday
October 26, 2026
OFFICEViamonde Trustee
ELECTORAL AREAYork Region
2026
Important Dates
Nominations open
The official nomination period begins for Ontario municipal and school board elections.
Voter information deadline
Provincial deadline to confirm, add or update your information at RegisterToVoteON.ca. Also verify your French-language public school board support designation.
Nomination deadline
Deadline to file or withdraw a nomination for school board trustee.
Candidate certification
Municipal clerks certify nominations after the nomination period closes.
Voters’ list prepared
From this date, contact your municipal clerk to add, remove or correct information on the voters’ list.
Election Day
Ontario Municipal and School Board Election Day.
Term begins
The 2026–2030 term begins for elected Viamonde school board trustees.
ADVANCE VOTING
Dates depend on your municipality
York Region municipalities administer municipal and school board voting. Always check your voter information notice and your municipality’s official website before voting.
Vaughan
October 9–18, 2026Online votingMarkham
October 16–26, 2026Online voting; in-person voting October 23–26Richmond Hill
October 20–26, 2026Online voting; advance in-person voting October 24–25Newmarket
October 17–26, 2026Online voting; Voter Assistance Centres October 23–26Whitchurch-Stouffville
October 17–26, 2026Online voting; advance in-person voting October 17 and 19–24, depending on locationAurora
October 16–25, 2026Online voting; advance in-person voting October 17–21East Gwillimbury
October 16–26, 2026Online voting; advance in-person voting October 17, 20 and 22Georgina
October 10–23, 2026Online voting; advance in-person voting October 10, 15, 17 and 20King Township
October 13–23, 2026Online advance voting; consult the Township for in-person locationsDates published by the municipalities shown. Voting methods and periods are not uniform across York Region.
IN OUR COMMUNITY
In Our Community
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UPDATES
Latest Updates
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Municipal and School Board Election Day
Ontario’s municipal and school board election takes place Monday, October 26, 2026.
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Verify your voter information
August 12 was the provincial RegisterToVoteON.ca update deadline; changes now go through your municipality.
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Advance voting varies by municipality
York Region’s nine municipalities publish their own voting periods and methods.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACT
Let’s Talk About Education
Share your questions, ideas or concerns about French-language public education in York Region.