Board members clapping.

CDO welcomes two new board directors, Donna Barnes and Claude LeBlanc

April 28, 2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the election for helping to shape the future of dietetic regulation.

The College of Dietitians of Ontario is pleased to announce the results of our 2026 board elections. Thank you to all the candidates and voters for participating in the election and helping shape the future of dietetic regulation in the public interest!

Congratulations to Donna Barnes, RD and Claude LeBlanc, RD, who will begin their three-year terms with the Board of Directors in June. Click here to read the candidate statements for the 2026 election.

Interested in shaping the future of dietetics? We recommend reading this Q&A with Board member Teresa Taillefer, a Registered Dietitian with more than 30 years of experience, who was first elected to the Board in 2023. Teresa shares why joining the Board has been one of the most rewarding parts of her career. And how serving on the Board gives you a real chance to make a difference.