2026 Leadership Mental Health Summit: Expression of Interest Form

This summit is designed to strengthen the capacity of ONA grassroots members and leaders to support mental health within their workplaces, bargaining units, and the broader organization. It recognizes that mental health is not only an individual concern, but a workplace, leadership, and union responsibility.

The 2026 Leadership Mental Health Summit will be held September 21-25, 2026 at the Oakwood Resort (70671 Bluewater Highway, Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0.) We have capacity for a maximum of 90 participants. All ONA members, from grassroots members to experienced leaders, are encouraged to apply.

The summit will focus on building leadership capacity in:

• Braver conversations.
• Conflict navigation and repair.
• Psychological safety within teams.
• Collective approaches to mental health in the workplace.

Participants will engage in structured small-group learning throughout the week. Participants will:

• Strengthen their ability to engage in difficult and high-stakes conversations.
• Develop practical approaches to navigating and repairing conflict.
• Enhance their ability to foster psychologically safe environments.
• Identify strategies to support mental health within their Bargaining Unit.

ONA Provincial will cover meals and accommodation for accepted participants from Monday, September 21 at noon to Friday, September 25 at noon. Locals are responsible for salary replacement and travel costs, in accordance with Local policies.

If you are interested in participating, please complete this form. The deadline for applications is June 4, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET.

All applicants will be notified of the status of their application no later than June 16, 2026. Successful applicants will receive further details regarding the registration process.

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