Dear Members:This is to advise you that the OPSEU/SEFPO Joint Leadership Day has been scheduled.
Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (Registration – 8:30 am – 9:00 am)
Event & Hotel Location: Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites
600 Highway 7, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B2
Single rate: $189.00 + taxes
Parking: Included
Please note: This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent once we receive RSVP. Meals for virtual participants are not covered.
Calling All Executive Board Members, MERC, CERC, Division and Sector Chairs, and Senior Staff: Get ready for a learning and networking experience!
Are you ready to be at the forefront of transformative change within OPSEU/SEFPO?This year, we’re thrilled to invite you to a dynamic and inspiring event designed to weave equity into the very fabric of our organization’s work.RSVP now and be a catalyst for change!Join us for Joint Leadership Day on September 22, where we’ll explore the theme “Evolving Equity”.This year’s event is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of equity in our leadership practices and organizational culture. We’ll delve into dynamic discussions, share innovative strategies, and collaborate on actionable steps to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for everyone along with engaging speakers.
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. Members 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 MemberPortal to submit with your expenses.The single room rate is $189.00 plus taxes per night.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.Family, Dependent and Attendant Care are covered expenses for this event for those who require it at the event or at home.
Meals
If attending in-person, meals are covered on these dates:
- Travel days for those staying at the hotel and who live beyond 60km from the event.
- Monday, September 22, 2025: only breakfast is covered if you travelled and stayed the night before at the hotel. Note: Lunch is provided during the event. Please submit aHR Accommodation Form if you have food allergies.
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 childcare 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 Registration
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:
- Advance Form – Send to: [email protected]
- OPSEU/SEFPO Human Rights Accommodation Form – Send to: [email protected]
We appreciate your cooperation and participation in these meetings.In order to confirm your registration, please submit the respective forms to the appropriate email addresses mentioned above no later than Monday, August 18, 2025.In Solidarity,OPSEU/SEFPO Equity ChairsAuthorized For Distribution:
JP Hornick OPSEU/SEFPO President
Tentative Agenda JOINT LEADERSHIP DAY 2025 8:15 AM Smudging Ceremony
8:30 to 9:00 AM Registration (breakfast on your own)
9:00 AM Introductions, LA, SOR, Housekeeping
9:30 AM Guest Speaker: A Guide to Pronouns
10:15 AM Q&A
10:45 AM BREAK
11:00 AM Presentation: Accessibility
12:15 PM LUNCH (provided)
1:15 PM SMP Presentation
1:45 PM SMP Q&A
2:00 PM Group work on recommendations
2:45 PM BREAK
3:00 PM Group presentations/Take up
3:30 PM Adjourn
