About Regional Councils
Regional Councils meet at least once a year, with every local eligible to send delegates to discuss and debate important issues in their regions such as provincial labour laws and policies, and regional economic and social concerns. Regional and Quebec Councils will also spearhead various campaigns and activities.
The councils are funded by a per capita share levy to each of the member locals.
Ontario Regional Council Bylaws
We look forward to seeing you in Toronto for the 2025 Ontario Regional Council!
Ontario Regional Council Executive Board
Chair: Shinade Allder, Local 6005
Vice-Chair: Brian Chapman, Local 27
Secretary-Treasurer: Balkar Bains, Local 4457
Members at Large: Jordan Lennox, Local 199; Debbie Montgomery, Local 4268; Ayan Holland, Local 2458; Cindy Hasler, Local 504; Carleen Finch, Local 87-M; Dana-Anne James, Local 6006; Alicia Rivera, Local 1106
Standing Committees were elected by the entire Council meeting.
EI/CPP Standing Committee: Stephan Cronin, Local 88; Dwayne Gunness, Local 40; Dan Cushenan, Local 504
Health, Safety and Environment Standing Committee: Cheri Deguire, Local 598; Paul McKee, Local 4268; Bonnie Nantais, Local 195
Political Action Standing Committee: Melissa Holden, Local 636; Maria Chinelli, Local 222, Jamie Gilbert, Local 2027
Employee and Family Assistance Program Standing Committee: Yolanda Cornwall, Local 2002; Paulo Duarte, Local 26
Workers Compensation Standing Committee: Rob Gallace, Local 88, Ashok Venkatarangam, Local 100, John Binns, Local 444
The Council’s five equity-seeking committees were elected at caucus meetings of their peers.
Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour Standing Committee: Dina Roushanroz, Local 2458, Carrie Moffitt, Local 229, Donovan Nezbeth, Local 26
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Standing Committee: Deanne Smith Local 25, Denise Keefe, Local 222, Saul Santiago, Local 2002
Womens Standing Committee: Sarah-Kai Antanaitis, Local 5555, Emily Coulter, Local 1106; Melissa Wood, Local 598
Workers with Disabilities Standing Committee: Melanie Forget, Local 5025; Andrea Henry, Local 112; Jackie McIntosh, Local 79-M
Young Workers Standing Committee: James Chilcott, Local 88; Angelyn Francis, Local 87-M, Max Ramsey, Local 200
