cne

CNE may refer to several different entities and concepts, depending on context. The most widely known usage is the Canadian National Exhibition, a major annual fair held in Toronto, Ontario. Located at Exhibition Place along the waterfront, the CNE traces its origins to 1879 and has grown into a multi-week event featuring agricultural displays, animal shows, live entertainment, concerts, and a large midway with rides and games. It is commonly referred to as The Ex and is one of North America's largest fairs by attendance, drawing visitors from across the region.

In politics, CNE is often used as the abbreviation for Consejo Nacional Electoral or similar national electoral bodies in several Spanish-speaking countries. These agencies are responsible for organizing and supervising elections, maintaining voter registration rolls, certifying results, and overseeing referendums. The Venezuelan Consejo Nacional Electoral is a prominent example; such bodies are typically designed to be independent from political parties and government branches, though actual independence varies by country.

In health care and professional education, CNE commonly stands for Continuing Nursing Education. This refers to accredited educational activities—courses, workshops, seminars, and online programs—intended to maintain and enhance nurses’ knowledge and clinical competence, meet licensure renewal requirements, and support ongoing professional development.

Other uses exist in different sectors, such as corporate or technical contexts, where CNE may denote specific organizations or program names. Because CNE is an acronym with multiple meanings, the intended reference is determined by the surrounding context.