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Region 6, 7 DSRP Training – June 18

April 24, 2026
Region 6, 7 DSRP Training – June 18

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REGION 6 would like to invite your elected LECs, Bargaining Team Members, DIVEX Members, H&S Representatives, Equity Committee Members and any member who holds an elected or appointed position, who have not completed training – to participate in the next scheduled one-day DSRP training on Thursday June 18, 2026, 0900 hrs. to 1630 hrs. at the Manitoulin Conference Centre.

OPSEU/SEFPO’s goal is to identify and remove systemic barriers that prevent Indigenous, Black, and racialized members from participating at all levels in the union. The voices of Black, Indigenous and racialized members need to be heard and their stories told. They also need to be part of decision-making tables.

This forms part of OPSEU/SEFPO’s commitment to being an anti-racist union. As per the OPSEU/SEFPO Constitutional amendment, Article 7 of the Constitution requires mandatory training for all elected Leaders, Bargaining Team Members, DIVEX Members, H&S Representatives, Equity Committee Members, and any member who holds an elected or appointed position, on dismantling racism. The DSRP provides ongoing support to leaders implementing anti-racism initiatives and offers resources to highlight anti-racism strategies.

Applications

Completed application forms must include the signed recommendation of a Local Executive Officer (an approval via email from an LEC will be accepted if a signature is not possible) and be received by the Sudbury Regional Office no later than May 13, 2026, at 12:00 pm to [email protected]. Priority will be given to members on Manitoulin Island.

Employer wage reimbursement

Wages for members attending DSRP Training are OPSEU/SEFPO reimbursed. Kindly indicate in detail on the application form if time off is required.

Travel expenses & mileage rates

(per OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual Section 4.2.7.1)     

The most economical means of transportation should be used. Members are responsible for making 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.

  • 60 cents/km if driving alone;
  • 65 cents/km if driving with 1 OPSEU/SEFPO member as a passenger;
  • 70 cents/km if driving with 2 OPSEU/SEFPO members as passengers;
  • 75 cents/km if driving with 3 OPSEU/SEFPO members as passengers;
  • 80 cents/km if driving with 4 OPSEU/SEFPO members as passengers.

Meals

Coffee/tea/water and Lunch will be provided on June 18, 2026, only.

Other meals will be reimbursed at the rate of $23 for breakfast, $31 for lunch and $40 for dinner.

Hotel accommodations

Members who live further than 60 km from the session location are entitled to overnight accommodation the night prior to the session in which they are registered.

Members who live within 60 km of the session location are not eligible for overnight accommodation.

Kindly advise [email protected] if hotel accommodations are required prior to May 27, 2026, and your information will be provided to the hotel.

Manitoulin Conference Centre:

  • 66 Meredith St, E,
  • Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
  • Hotel Rate 179.00 CAD per night 
  • Last Day to Book is May 27, 2026
  • Parking is available and free.

Advance request  

Advances can be requested on the member portal once you are accepted and registered.

Expenses

NOTE: Participants must be registered on the OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal before submitting an expense claim: Registration (opseu.org). To submit an expense claim log onto the OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal no sooner than 48-hours following the session: Member Portal

Family/attendant care

Family/Attendant Care will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO policy as outlined on the back of the expense claim. Such allowance is not intended to reimburse the claimant for dependant/family expenses they would have normally incurred as a result of employment except where the absence exceeds the normal workday or week. Family/dependent care will be reimbursed as per OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual.

Human rights accommodation request form (attached)

Requests should be submitted by using the Human Rights Accommodation Request Form included with the call out package. Please submit the form directly to or [email protected].

Cancellations         

Notification by a member to cancel course attendance should be received by both the local president and the regional office no later than 48 hours before commencement of the regional school. When a member does not attend and the Regional office has not been notified 48 hours prior to the school’s commencement, the member will be assessed a $50.00 penalty. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration.

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