For more information on the merger of Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast credit unions, visit powerthefuture.ca

Advance online voting opens here June 24 at 9 am PT - check back then to cast your vote!

Advance online voting is open from 9 am PT on June 24 to 5 pm PT on June 30, 2025.

Mail-in ballots must be received by 5 pm PT on June 30, 2025. Please allow at least four business days for Canada Post delivery. In the event of a postal strike, we encourage members to advance vote online.

Members can also vote in person at the Special General Meeting on July 8, 2025, at 1 pm PT, held at the
Civic Hotel, 13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC.

Your voice matters, and we encourage you to vote. When you do, you’re helping shape the future of your credit union – and in appreciation of your vote you will help us give back to our communities even more!

For every vote cast, we’ll donate $1 to Special Olympics BC, up to a total of $25,000.

The Prospera Board of Directors have reviewed the benefits of this proposed merger—and the risks of not merging—and unanimously recommend you vote YES on this historic opportunity, believing wholeheartedly in the benefits it will bring for our members, our employees and our communities.

What you are voting on

Prospera members will vote on a Special Resolution to approve the Amalgamation Agreement between Prospera, Coast Capital and Sunshine Coast credit unions, which includes the combined federal credit union’s initial Board of Directors and Bylaws, and will also vote to authorize Prospera to apply to Canada's Minister of Finance for letters patent continuing Prospera as a federal credit union and amalgamating immediately thereafter in accordance with the Amalgamation Agreement, and related matters.

The Special Resolution is printed on the ballot included with your vote package mailed to you.

See Prospera’s extended digital member guide below for more information regarding the continuance and merger, the Special Resolution and upcoming Special General Meeting or visit powerthefuture.ca.

How to vote

Advance Voting

1. Online

Voting opens right here at 9 am PT on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Use your ballot number and password, which are included on the ballot in the vote package mailed to you, to cast your vote securely.

Online voting closes at 5 pm PT on Monday, June 30, 2025.

You may also vote online by scanning the QR code found on your mail-in ballot.

See FAQs below for more information on the voting process.

2. By mail

Ballots must be received by the Returning Officer c/o Avenue 4 by 5 pm PT on June 30, 2025. Return your ballot as early as possible to ensure it arrives on time.

In the event of a postal strike, we encourage members to advance vote online.

In person at the Special General Meeting

Voting will be available to those attending the Special General Meeting in person on July 8, 2025, at 1 pm PT.

Prospera members are invited to attend a Special General Meeting where we will announce the results of the Prospera vote regarding the federal continuance and merger, and next steps. The meeting will be held in person at the Civic Hotel.

Special General Meeting
July 8, 2025, at 1 pm PT
Civic Hotel, 13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC

Voting FAQs

How do I vote?

You can vote in advance either by mail-in ballot, or online through a secure voting portal. You may also vote online by scanning the QR code found on your mail-in ballot.

Voting is also available at our in-person Special General Meeting (SGM) on July 8, at 1 pm PT at the Civic Hotel (13475 Central Avenue, Surrey, BC). More information on our SGM will be posted on prosperavote.ca. Be sure to check back.

As an eligible voting member, you were mailed a member guide, together with a mail-in ballot that included a unique ballot # and password. You will need your ballot # and password to vote online.

You are permitted to vote using one method only.

How do I vote by mail-in ballot?

You may vote by completing the mail-in ballot you received with the member guide. Once you have marked your ballot by placing an X beside your selection, you can place the ballot into the supplied reply envelope (no postage is required), seal the envelope and mail the envelope to the Returning Officer c/o Avenue 4 (our third-party administrator) by 5 pm PT on Monday, June 30 (allow four business days for mailing as per Canada Post).

How do I vote online?

Online voting opens at 9 am PT on Tuesday, June 24 and closes at 5 pm PT on Monday, June 30.

You may vote securely online, by visiting prosperavote.ca.

You will need your ballot # and password to vote online.

You may also vote online by scanning the QR code found on your mail-in ballot. Scanning the QR code will take you directly into the voting site, without having to enter your ballot # and password. If you are a business, corporation, partnership or other entity when voting by this method be sure to complete and return the designation by the voting deadline, otherwise your ballot will be void.

What is a Designation of Authorized Representative, and when do I need to complete it?

If you are a business, corporation, partnership or other entity, you must complete a Designation of Authorized Representative, to designate someone to vote on behalf of the entity. You are required to complete the designation whether your entity is voting by mail-in ballot, or online.

By mail-in ballot

To designate an authorized representative, entities must complete the Designation of Authorized Representative portion of their mail-in ballot located on the reverse side of the ballot.

By online ballot

Entities voting online will be required to enter their ballot # and password, then will be prompted to download and complete the designation.

Once the designation has been completed and signed (electronic signatures are valid) by the signing authorities of the business, corporation, partnership or other entity on file with Prospera, the designation must be emailed to membervote@prospera.ca. If the entity does not complete and return a copy of the designation to membervote@prospera.ca prior to the voting deadline of 5 pm PT on Monday, June 30, the vote of the entity will be void.

Entities may also vote by scanning the QR code found on your mail-in ballot. Scanning the QR code will take you directly into the voting site, without having to enter your ballot # and password.

You can complete the designation form ahead of casting your vote by downloading the designation form at prosperavote.ca, completing, signing, and returning it by email to membervote@prospera.ca.

Can I vote at the Special General Meeting?

Yes! There will be an opportunity to vote at our Special General Meeting (SGM) on July 8 at 1 pm PT at the Civic Hotel in Surrey (13475 Central Avenue). More information on our SGM will be posted on prosperavote.ca. Be sure to check back!

Can I vote in branch?

In branch voting is not available. However, if you require assistance with voting, email membervote@prospera.ca with your questions, or attend your nearest branch with your mail-in ballot along with a piece of government issued photo ID for assistance.

Can I vote digitally using online banking, the mobile app or mobile web?

Yes! You can vote using one of these three avenues by clicking on the link provided. Be sure to have your ballot # and password ready.

What if I’ve lost or did not receive a member guide and ballot by mail?

You can receive a generic mail-in ballot (upon member verification, which includes a declaration) in the branch. Please bring government issued photo ID.

If you wish to vote online, you can obtain your unique ballot # and password, which was noted on your mail-in ballot (upon member verification) in the branch or by calling our Member Service Centre at 1.888.440.4480.

Why do I need to swear a declaration if I’ve lost my mail-in ballot?

This requirement is set out in Prospera’s Rules and ensures that the appropriate eligible voting member is given a generic ballot.

Why do I need to go in branch to get a generic mail-in ballot?

You need to attend a branch in order to swear a declaration as required by Prospera’s Rules to obtain a generic mail-in ballot.

Who is eligible to vote?

To be eligible to vote on the Special Resolution, you must be 19 years or older and be a member in good standing.

Member in good standing means, on or before May 8, 2025, you held five membership shares.

As I have a joint account with Prospera will both of us be eligible to vote?

If each of you have purchased five membership shares you will each receive a member guide in the mail (together with a mail-in ballot) that includes your unique ballot # and password to securely vote.

What if I am a member of Prospera, Sunshine Coast and Coast Capital – can I vote three times?

If you are an eligible voting member of one, two or three of the credit unions involved in the continuance and merger, then in accordance with legislation, you have the right to vote as a member of each of the credit unions.

When is the Voting Period?

Voting on the Special Resolution commences at 9 am PT on Tuesday, June 24 and ends at 5 pm PT on Monday, June 30. All mail-in ballots must be received by the Returning Officer c/o Avenue 4 (our third-party administrator) by 5 pm PT on Monday, June 30 (allow four business days for mailing as per Canada Post). Voting can be completed online at prosperavote.ca until 5 pm PT on Monday, June 30. Mail-in ballots received prior to the commencement of voting (9 am PT on Tuesday, June 24) will be deemed effective and dated as of 9 am PT, Tuesday, June 24.

To whom are the returned ballots submitted?

Mail-in ballots and online ballots are sent directly to the Returning Officer, KPMG, c/o Avenue 4 (our third-party administrator) for authentication and tabulation.

When will the results be announced?

The results of the Special Resolution will be announced at our in-person Special General Meeting (SGM) on Tuesday, July 8 at 1 pm PT. The results are also expected to be posted on powerthefuture.ca and prospera.ca by July 8.

More information on our SGM will be posted on prosperavote.ca. Be sure to check back.

Will I need to register to attend the Special General Meeting

More information on registering for the Special General Meeting (SGM) will be posted on prosperavote.ca in the coming weeks. Registration will also be available at the SGM on July 8.

What percentage of the member vote needs to be in favour of the Special Resolution for the resolution to pass?

To be approved a Special Resolution requires at least two-thirds of the votes cast by eligible voting members to be in favour of the Special Resolution.

How can we be sure the vote is confidential?

An independent Returning Officer is appointed by the board to oversee the ballot counting process. The online and mail-in ballots are designed to ensure the secrecy of your vote. Mail-in and online ballots are sent directly to the Returning Officer c/o Avenue 4 (our third-party administrator) for authentication. Once authenticated, mail-in ballots are processed through a secure site and cross-referenced with the online votes to eliminate any duplicate votes. After all ballots are processed, the results are tabulated and provided to the Returning Officer.

Who has been appointed Returning Officer?

The Board of Directors has appointed KPMG LLP as the Returning Officer.

What is the role of the Returning Officer?

The Returning Officer provides oversight of the Special Resolution voting and tabulation process and makes the determination on whether a ballot is spoiled.

We’re here to help with any questions you may have.
merger@prospera.ca
1.888.440.4480