RPN Occupational Division Leadership Conference

The RPN Occupational Division Leadership Conference has been scheduled.

• Date:
  • Wednesday May 14, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Hotels:
  • Pan Pacific Toronto
  • 900 York Mills Rd
  • North York, ON M3B 3H2 416-444-2511
  • Single Rate: $182.00 plus taxes
  • Parking: $20.00 per night incl HST
    • Note: valet parking receipts are not a reimbursable claim.
• Meeting Room:
  • 155 Lesmill Road
  • Large Conference Room A1, A2 and Boardroom E
• Registration:
  • Wednesday May 14, 2025 8:30am – 9:00am.

Please note: This is a hybrid event. If you elect to attend virtually, one week prior to the event a Zoom link with instructions will be sent to you. No expenses outside of time off (if required) will be reimbursed unless otherwise pre-approved. Meals for virtual participants are not covered. To inquire about pre-approval, please email [email protected].

Delegate Entitlement

Delegate entitlement for Locals with RPNs’, shall be one (1) highest ranking RPNs by bargaining unit or in the case of the OPS by worksite employed as an RPN. Members of the Sector Executive shall be automatic delegates to the conference. The locals can select delegates if a general membership meeting is not being held prior to the deadline. Alternates may attend at the expense of the local. Attendees must be working as an RPN.

Credential Attestation Form

The OPSEU/SEFPO Procedures Manual (Section 2.5) states two (2) signatures are required on all delegate credentials. We have provided one form for you to list all attendees on. Please send this completed form to the Conferences Unit at [email protected] no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Please clearly identify your status, i.e. Delegate/Alternate/ Observer. Note: other required forms cannot be processed until this form is received.

Hotel Room Bookings

In accordance with the OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual (Section 4.2), any member who resides further than 60 kilometers from the event may request that OPSEU/SEFPO make their hotel reservation on their behalf by completing the Hotel Registration section when registering for the event in the OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal. OPSEU/SEFPO will be booking all hotel rooms centrally. Delegates may choose to have their room centrally paid by OPSEU/SEFPO or pay for their own room and will be reimbursed for single room hotel accommodation. If Delegates choose to pay for their room, please save your itemized receipt and submit it through your Member Portal to submit with your expenses. Please also notify the Conferences and Travel Unit of any special accessibility needs that you may have with respect to your hotel room. Any additional nights outside of this policy must be pre-approved by the Conferences and Travel Unit, regardless of Region or distance from the event.

OPSEU/SEFPO Travel Policy

As per OPSEU/SEFPO policy (Section 4.2 7.1), the most economical means of transportation should be used. Delegates may choose to have OPSEU/SEFPO book and pay for flights centrally or can make their own travel arrangements. As per OPSEU/ SEFPO policy, you are directed to use unionized providers where available. Please note: all Membership Expense Claim submissions require itemized receipts.

Human Rights Accommodation Request Form

Should you require a human rights accommodation or have an existing accommodation under the Human Rights Code, please complete and submit the Human Rights Accommodation Request Form in full and email to [email protected]. Family, Dependent and Attendant Care are covered expenses for this event for those who require it at the event or at home.

OPSEU/SEFPO Child Care Policy

OPSEU/SEFPO undertakes to provide child care services, when requested, at all union educationals, conventions, regional, divisional, and demand-setting meetings where the membership requests at least three weeks prior to the event. Members who bring their children to OPSEU/SEFPO sponsored functions should normally be required to use the on- site child care service if it is available. The three-week notice will ensure adequate time to process advances when requested. If no requests for on-site child care are received three weeks prior to the activity date, child care arrangements for on-site child care may not be made. If members then bring children to the event without the required notice, the member should be responsible for making his/her own child care arrangements.

Procedures for Online Submission of Forms

Members are to complete their Event Registration, Hotel Booking and Child Care Registration through OPSEU/SEFPO’s Member Portal. Attached you will find the following documentation:

1. Application form
2. Credential Attestation Form – Send to: [email protected]
3. Advance Form – Send to: [email protected]
4. OPSEU/SEFPO Human Rights Accommodation Form – Send to: [email protected]
5. Local that wish to use rebates for time off for alternates and observers Form – Send to: [email protected]

In order to confirm your registration, please submit all forms by email to the Conferences Unit ([email protected]) no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2025 by 4:30 pm. We appreciate your participation in these meetings. In Solidarity, Christine Marshall RPN Division Chair Authorized for Distribution: J.P. Hornick OPSEU/SEFPO President