This is to inform you that Sector 10 – HPD is hosting a unique conference focused on public policy. better care for our future Envisioning and strengthening Ontario’s public health system.
The post-war social contract, the state’s promise to care for its citizens through public services, is in deep crisis. Our predecessors were able to achieve the early development of public health systems through collective and progressive efforts. Over the past several decades, much of that vision has been suppressed as we have seen the focus of public policy shift to promoting ideologies that serve profit motives more than people. The scale of this decisive change is inherently extraordinary, and Ontarians are hurting. Nowhere is this wound more acutely felt than in the medical system. The intensity has worsened since the pandemic.
This is a time of change, and we must reform, renew and restore public health care that truly serves us. Redirecting an effective public health system in our state requires a new vision and a clearer strategy. We are hosting this gathering to advance progressive reform of Ontario’s health care system in the greater good of the people. Our goal is to move beyond the defensive fight to protect public health insurance from cuts and privatization and develop a concrete plan to truly build a meaningful and sustainable health care system for all Ontarians. The goal is to move forward with collective efforts. This conference is a serious effort to achieve that goal.
date
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Application deadline:
Hotel
- Sheraton Center Toronto Hotel
- 123 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2M9
- +1 416 361 1000
- Single/Double Rate: $289 + tax
Conference room:
- Sheraton Center Toronto Hotel Regional Ballroom
Registration:
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
parking:
- Green P parking below Nathan Phillips Square
*Please note: Valet parking receipts are not refundable.
please note: This is a hybrid event. If you choose to attend virtually, you will receive a Zoom link with instructions one week before the event. Non-vacation expenses (if required) will not be reimbursed unless approved in advance. Meals for virtual participants are not eligible. For pre-approval inquiries, please email [email protected].
Agent qualifications
Each HPD bargaining unit shall have the right to send one representative to the meeting. This representative should be the local president or highest-ranking member. In addition, members of the divisional executive will automatically be delegates and shall not count towards the bargaining unit’s delegate status.
hotel room reservation
In accordance with the OPSEU/SEFPO Policy Manual (Section 4.2), Members residing more than 60 kilometers from an event may request that OPSEU/SEFPO arrange a hotel on their behalf by completing the hotel registration section when registering for an event. You can request to make a reservation. OPSEU/SEFPO Member Portal.
OPSEU/SEFPO centrally reserves all hotel rooms. Participants will be reimbursed for single-room hotel accommodation.
Members are also responsible for paying for their hotel room upon check-out. No fees are charged to OPSEU/SEFPO. Please save a breakdown of your receipts and submit them with your membership fee invoice.
Please also let the conference unit know if you have any special accessibility needs regarding your hotel room.
Additional overnight stays outside of this policy, regardless of location or distance from the event, must be approved in advance by the conference department.
OPSEU/SEFPO Travel Policy
The most economical means of transport must be used in accordance with OPSEU/SEFPO policy (Section 4.2 7.1). All participants must make their own travel arrangements. In accordance with OPSEU/SEFPO policy, you will be directed to use unionized providers where available. Please note that all dues request submissions require itemized receipts.
Human rights consideration request form
If you require a human rights accommodation under human rights law or have an existing accommodation, please complete and submit the Human Rights Accommodation Request Form.
Care for family members, dependents, and companions who require care at the event or at home will be covered for the cost of this event.
OPSEU/SEFPO childcare policy
OPSEU/SEFPO is committed to providing childcare services upon request at all union education, convention, regional, divisional, and request-setting meetings requested by a member at least three weeks prior to the event. Members who bring children to OPSEU/SEFPO-sponsored events are generally required to utilize on-site childcare services, if available. Three weeks’ notice will allow us sufficient time to process your prepayment upon request. If you do not request on-site childcare at least 3 weeks before the activity date, we may not be able to arrange on-site childcare. If a Member subsequently brings a child to an Event without the required notice, the Member will be responsible for making their own childcare arrangements.
Online form submission instructions
qualified delegate You must register via the Member Portal by Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10am. The following documents are also attached and must all be submitted to the appropriate email address by the date listed above.
- shout
- advance form
- OPSEU/SEFPO Human Rights Consideration Form
- Form for locals wishing to take advantage of rebates
- Credentials form
Thank you very much for your participation.
In solidarity,
sarah label
Head of section
Distribution permission:
JP Hornick
OPSEU/SEFPO Chairman
