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The annual EI/CPP Conference will take place at the Unifor Family Education Centre located at 115 Shipley Avenue in Port Elgin, Ontario. The conference will commence at 7:00 p.m. ET with a plenary session followed by a social in Union Station. The conference will adjourn no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 21.
This conference provides an opportunity for locals to learn vital information to assist the membership. All locals are strongly encouraged to send participants.
During this conference, participants will learn about EI rules, policies, and practices directly from Service Canada Representatives while gaining practical tools to help EI work for you, Unifor members, and your community. Participants will also expand their understanding of Unifor’s campaign: Fix Employment Insurance and why EI reform should be at the political forefront.
EI for Unifor members
How do members apply for EI and what are EI special benefits?
How can I appeal an EI decision?
What is an ROE and how do I read it?
What are the recent changes to EI?
A key feature of this year’s conference will be an update on the new EI Board of Appeal, including discussion on the transition from the current Social Security Tribunal (SST) to the new appeal structure. We have also invited Jody Brennan, Executive Head of the Board of Appeal to attend the conference and participate in discussions with participants.
The conference will include a workshop focused on workers’ mental health and income security, highlighting the impacts of job loss and financial stress and how these pressures affect workers’ overall well being and where workers and representatives can access supports and resources.
Are you planning to retire?
Get a better understanding of Canada’s Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan system and the enhancements to these benefits. This conference provides the perfect opportunity to understand how CPP/QPP works and what your retirement pension will look like and why.
CPP/QPP for Unifor Retirees
- How does a divorce affect your CPP/QPP?
- What is the impact from retiring at age 60 or age 70?
- How does CPP disability change at age 65?
- How does the new Enhanced CPP/QPP affect me?
Please submit your registrations early to secure your spot!
If you have any questions about registrations, workshops, or logistics, please email @email.
Online Registration
The registration for this conference will be online by visiting https://register1.unifor.org/
Local Presidents have been sent the 2026 local online usernames and passwords. If you have trouble getting registered, please email @email.
The registration deadline is April 17, 2026.
Unifor Family Education Reservation Form
To attend this conference you must complete the Unifor Family Education Reservation form and return it to @email.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at this important event!
