RPN Occupational Division Biennial Conference, Oct 20-21, 2026

August 13, 2026

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The RPN Occupational Division Biennial Conference has been scheduled.

Dates:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, October 21, 2026: 9:30 am – 1 pm

Location:

Hotel: Sheraton Parkway, 600 Hwy 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2
Hotels will be centrally reserved and paid.
Single rate: $209.00+taxes
Parking: Free for all Sheraton Parkway Guests

Meeting Room:Don Mills Room
Registration: Tuesday, October 20 – 8:30 to 9:30 AM

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, funded by OPSEU/SEFPO Head Office, for Locals with RPNS, shall be (1) RPN by bargaining unit or, in the case of the OPS, by worksite, employed as an RPN. Division Executive Committee members shall be automatic delegates to the Biennial Meeting over and above their Local/Unit/Worksite entitlement.

Only Registered Practical Nurses are eligible to register and participate in the biennial

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. The Credential Attestation Form must be signed by two (2) Local Officers. 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 will be eligible for single room hotel accommodation.

Please also notify the Conferences 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 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. All delegates are to 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.

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 childcare 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 childcare service if it is available. The three-week notice will ensure adequate time to process advances when requested. If no requests for on-site childcare are received three weeks prior to the activity date, childcare 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 childcare 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:

In order to confirm your registration, please submit all forms by email to the Conferences Unit ([email protected]) no later than September 10, 2026, at 5 PM

We appreciate your participation in these meetings.

In Solidarity,

Autumn Butsch
RPN Division Chair

Authorized for Distribution:

JP. Hornick
OPSEU/SEFPO President