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Toronto Sheraton Centre Hotel

123 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M5H 2M9
Canada

Three womens with their fists in the air.

We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Ontario Regional Council (ORC) will be held in-person at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, from December 6 to 7, 2024. Please ensure delegates are prepared to stay until adjournment on Saturday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m., which may mean travelling home on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

We encourage locals to support the participation of equity deserving members by selecting equity representation (Women, Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour, Workers with disAbilities, LGBTQ and Young Workers 35 and under) as part of their delegation. As part of our ongoing commitment to equity, we are requesting that locals utilize the special delegate entitlement allotted under the ORC bylaws. 

Additionally, in accordance with council bylaws, ORC will be holding elections to fill vacancies for the remaining one (1) year term in the following positions: Employee Family Assistance Program Standing Committee (1), Young Workers Standing Committee (1) and the Workers Compensation Standing Committee (1).

Tentative Agenda 
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 

  1. Health and Safety Workshop at 11:00 a.m. *Spots are limited, registration is required. 

  2. Presidents Meeting at 1:00 p.m. 

Thursday, December 5, 2024 

  1. Industry / Sector Meetings 

  2. Standing Committee Meetings 

  3. ORC Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. 

Friday, December 6, 2024 

  1. ORC Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. 

  2. Call to Order at 9:00 a.m. 

  3. Ontario Regional Director’s Report 

  4. Ontario Regional Council Chairperson’s Report 

  5. Ontario Regional Council Secretary-Treasurer’s Financial Report 

  6. Debate on Recommendations and Resolutions 

  7. Nominations 

  8. Ontario Regional Council Standing Committee Presentations 

  9. Guest Speaker(s) 

  10. Evening Social Event 

Saturday, December 7, 2024 

  1. ORC Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. 

  2. Call to Order at 9:00 a.m. 

  3. Elections 

  4. Debate on Resolutions and Recommendations 

  5. Ontario Regional Council Standing Committee Presentations 

  6. Guest Speaker(s)

Summary of Deadlines 

Please make note of important deadlines for this upcoming ORC: 

  1. Bylaw Amendment Proposals Deadline - November 1, 2024 

  2. Sheraton Centre Hotel Accommodations Deadline - November 7, 2024 

  3. Child Care Registration Deadline - November 8, 2024 

  4. General Resolutions Deadline - November 15, 2024 

  5. Event Registration Deadline - November 15, 2024 

ORC Call Letter – December 2024

Confirmation of Support for Elections

Ontario Regional Council Resolution Template

Child Care Form

Ontario Regional Council Bylaws