Welcome to the 2026 Anti Racism, Equity, & Human Rights Summit
and Provincial Coordinators Meeting - In Person only



Meeting Dates:

November 17, 2026 - Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Summit

November 18, 2026 - Provincial Coordinators Meeting

November 19, 2026 - Provincial Coordinators Meeting

November 20, 2026 - Provincial Coordinators Meeting

Registration hours in person:

Registration hours in person:

November 16: 16:00 - 18:30 hours

November 17: 07:30 - 17:00 hours

November 18: 07:30 - 17:00 hours

November 19: 07:30 - 17:00 hours

November 20: 07:30 - 10:00 hours


Virtual Meeting:
ONA Events Virtual Platform

Location - In-Person Meeting:
hotel
8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON L6G 1A5 Canada

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, the Ontario Nurses, Association recognizes that our work, and the work of our members, takes place on many traditional Indigenous territories across Ontario.

We also wish to acknowledge and recognize that the 2026 Anti Racism, Equity, & Human Rights Summit and Provincial Coordinators Meeting is taking place on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Chippewa peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This meeting place is covered by Treaty 13 (1895) and the Williams Treaties (1923).

ONA is committed on our reconciliation journey as we engage in discussions to learn together, and to support engagement and partnerships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, governments, organizations, and communities.

Monday, November 16, 2026

Time (EST) Agenda Item
1600 - 1830 Registration opens

Anti Racism, Equity, & Human Rights Summit - Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Time (EST) Agenda Item
0645 - 0730 Sunrise Ceremony - Zen Garden
0830 -9:15 Welcome, Introductions Guest speakers
915- 1000 Guest speaker
1000 - 1030 REFRESHMENT BREAK
1030 - 1130 Summit Rooms
1130 - 1230 Report back
1230 - 1330 Lunch
1330 – 1400 Guest speaker
1400 - 1445 AREHR Panel
1445 - 1515 REFRESHMENT BREAK
1515 - 1600 Keynote Speaker
1600 - 1605 Wrap up

Provincial Coordinators Meeting Day 1 – Wednesday, November 18

Time (EST) Agenda Item
0830 Land Acknowledgement – Erin Ariss, President
0840 Welcome from Bernadette Robinson, Provincial Treasurer · Rules of Conduct for Provincial Meetings · Community and Group Engagement Guidelines · PCM Agenda
0850 Report on the Work of the Union – President Report, Erin Ariss
1000 Break
1030 Report on the Work of The Union, First Vice-President's Report, Erin Ariss
1100 CEO Report: Andrea Kay, Chief Executive Officer
1130 The Union at Work: V-P Education and Events, Grace Pierias Region 4
1200 Lunch
1300 Budget Planning & Finance: Nina Sinopoli, Chief Financial Officer
1400 The Union at Work: Treasurer, Bernadette Robinson
1430 Break
1500 The Union at Work: V-P Professional Issues, Monique Storozuk, Region 1
1530 The Union at Work: V-P Health and Safety, Rachel Muir Region 2
1600 Guest Speaker
1625 Wrap up
1630 Adjourn

Provincial Coordinators Meeting Day 2 – Thursday, November 19, 2026

Time (EST) Agenda Item
0830 Welcome to Day 2 & Agenda Review
0840 The Union at Work: V-P Anti-Racism and Human Rights, Karen McKay-Eden Region 3
0910 The Union at Work: V-P Labour Relations (Contract Administration), John Lowe Region 5
0940 Contract Administration: Terry McArthur, Sr. Regional Manager, Contract Administration and LTD Appeals
1000 Break
1015 Action Briefing Political Action Activity
1215 Lunch
1315 Keynote speaker: Senator Paulette Senior - Independent Senator from Ontario, keynote address, then fireside chat with Erin Ariss
1430 Member Survey
1500 Break
1515 Legal: Sharan Basran, Chief Legal Officer, Legal Counsel · Sophia Rudock, Legal Counsel, Senior Manager LEAP Team and WSIB Appeals Team · Glen Oram, Manager Litigation
1630 Wrap up and Adjourn

Provincial Coordinators Meeting Day 3 – Friday, November 20, 2026

Time (EST) Agenda Item
0830 Welcome to Day 3 & Agenda Review
0845 Introduction of 2027-2032 Strat Plan
1000 Break
1030 Update – 2026-Negotiations: · Erin Ariss, President · Marilynn Dee, Manager Negotiations Hospitals · Pat Carr, Manager Negotiations LTC/Community, PSLRTA/Organizing; · David Cheslock, Regional Manager, Contract Administration/ Negotiations Lead
1150 Wrap up and Adjourn
 

Important:

Please read ONA's Health and Safety Precaution Statement prior to selecting your option to attend November PCM
* I have read the Health and Safety Precaution Statement
Accessibility Support: Our Member Experience/Events Team is committed to ensuring that everyone enjoys our Provincial meetings,
regardless of their abilities or circumstances. If you need any help with the registration site or require assistance due to a disability,
please send us an email at EventRegistration@ona.org. A team representative will connect with you to provide the support you need.

General Inquires: Questions? For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Member Experience/Events Team at
EventRegistration@ona.org.
 


HILTON TORONTO/MARKHAM SUITES CONFERENCE
CENTRE & SPA
8500 Warden Ave
Markham, ON L6G 1A5

Our Mission
The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is a proactive union
committed to improving the economic welfare and quality of
work-life for our members, to enable them to provide
high-quality health care.

Our Vision
Ontario Nurses' Association:
Our Union. Respected. Strong. United.
Committed to members who care for people.

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