Elections

Counsellor’s closing remarks at National Convention: Borna Noureddin
The following is a transcript of remarks made by member of the Continental Board of Counsellors, Dr. Borna Noureddin, at the close of the 72nd Bahá’í National Convention, 2 May 2022.

Letter from the delegates of the 72nd National Convention to the Universal House of Justice
“With complete assurance in the unerring guidance of the Head of the Faith, Canada is ready to sail through any storm that the Major Plan of God has in store.”

Universal House of Justice responds to the 2019 National Convention message
“We look to the dear friends in Canada, particularly in this special period leading up to the bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb, to make a spirited and courageous effort to respond to the burgeoning receptivity amongst their compatriots…”

Bahá’í Councils 2018 – 2019
On 26 November, the Day of the Covenant, a new term of service began for Regional Bahá’í Councils in Canada. Councils are institutions that were brought into being by the Universal House of Justice to carry forward the teaching work and minister to the needs of a rapidly growing Bahá’í community.

Letter from the 70th Convention to the Universal House of Justice
“Beloved Universal House of Justice – how strong our love for you! How wide the gap between our limited sight and your stupendous insight! How we long to see your vision unfold!”

Insights gained from this year’s unit conventions
Four questions posed by the National Spiritual Assembly at this year’s unit conventions opened avenues for consultation across the country.

Participating in Bahá’í elections
We are pleased to share a compilation of a few articles previously published in Bahá’í Canada on Bahá’í elections. The articles include guidance from Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice, pose questions for reflection, and seek to better understand the Administrative Order.