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The 2026 Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Summit will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre, Markham.

Subsidies are available for up to 60 eligible applicants. The subsidy program is intended to reduce financial barriers that may prevent grassroots members and Human Rights & Equity Representatives from participating in the AREHR Summit.

Within these groups, first-time attendees will be prioritized. Should subsidy funding remain available after all eligible grassroots member and Human Rights & Equity Representative applications have been considered, Leaders may also be considered for a subsidy.

All information provided in this application is confidential and used solely to support the subsidy selection process.

Notice "2026 Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Summit Subsidy Applications"

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Forms must be submitted by September 14, 2026. You will receive a response, whether you are awarded a subsidy or not.

If you have any questions, please email kieranm@ona.org.

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Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Summit - Subsidy Application Form

Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Summit - Subsidy Application Form

Applicant Information

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Address
City
Province
Postal
My Bargaining Unit President and/or Local Coordinator has been notified that I am applying for this subsidy:

Attendance Priority Questions

Are you a member with entitlements?
Is this your first time attending the Anti-Racism, Equity & Human Rights Summit (formerly known as Human Rights & Equity Caucus/Summit)?
Are you currently serving as a Human Rights & Equity Representative in your Bargaining Unit/Local?
Are you currently serving as an elected leader?

Travel Distance and Eligibility

Members who travel more than 80 kms and/or with an estimated travel time of more than 2.0 hrs. one way from the venue are eligible for subsidies covering travel (including parking), one dinner, one breakfast, and one night of accommodation.

Members who travel less than 80 kms and/or with an estimated travel time of less than 2.0 hrs. one way from the venue are not eligible for accommodation but are eligible for subsidies covering travel (including parking) and one breakfast.

Do you live more 80 km and/or with an estimated travel time of more than 2.0 hrs. one way from the Summit venue?
Please indicate how you will be travelling to the Summit:

Accommodation Booking

If you live more than 80 km and/or with an estimated travel time of more than 2.0 hrs. one way from the venue and are attending only the AREHR Summit, ONA can book your hotel accommodation for one night.

Would you like ONA to book your accommodation for the AREHR Summit?

If you live more than 80 km and/or with an estimated travel time of more than 2.0 hrs. one way from the venue and are also attending the rest of the Provincial Coordinators Meeting/Biennial, your Local must book your room. ONA Provincial will not book accommodation for combined events.

Will you be attending the Provincial Coordinators Meeting/Biennial Convention?
Salary is the members’ responsibility. Contact your BUP and Local Coordinator if you are expecting to be reimbursed for lost wages or time spent at the Summit.

Voluntary Equity Self-Identification

ONA recognizes that members may identify with more than one equity-deserving group. Please select all that apply:
Note: This information is confidential and supports equitable subsidy distribution.

Allyship

An ally is someone who actively supports and advocates for equity-deserving communities.

Do you identify as an ally to equity-deserving groups?

Applicant Responsibilities

  • Subsidies are non-transferable and cannot be reassigned to any other individual.
  • If awarded a subsidy that includes accommodations, you must utilize the hotel room as booked. Failure to do so may result in the subsidy being rescinded.
  • If you become unable to attend the Summit, you must notify the Vice-President, Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights immediately.
  • All expenses eligible under ONA Policy 25.2 must be submitted within two weeks of the Summit using the required provincial forms.

Attestation

I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate. I understand and agree to the subsidy conditions outlined above, including the non-transferability of subsidies, mandatory notification if I am unable to attend, and the requirement to use accommodations if awarded.

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