agm2025onlinefaq

Federal President: Kim McCrory

Federal Vice-President: Hazel Bock
Hi everyone, I’m Hazel—you may have seen me around during the provincial or federal campaigns! I’m fairly new to the riding, but I’m passionate about building community and connecting our federal work to the issues people face every day. I’d love to bring my experience and energy to this role and help make our riding association more active, inclusive, and rooted in the community year-round.

Federal Financial Agent: Rob Welch

Federal Membership Secretary: Gareth Clemens
I’m passionate about growing the NDP as a grassroots movement and believe we can do more to engage and empower our members. As someone new to the party, I’ve felt the purpose or benefits of membership are not obvious, and I want to change that. With experience leading the NSW Young Water Professionals committee for three years and growing its membership, plus my skills as a project manager, I’m ready to help build a the NDP membership.

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Provincial President: Francis Kung

Provincial Vice-President: Marshelle Woodward

Provincial Financial Agent: Karen Ridley

Provincial Membership Secretary: Judith Penfold

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Communications Coordinator: Michael Graham

Data Coordinator: Justin Bull

Fundraising Coordinator: Monica Mason

Outreach Coordinator: Cynthia Black (federal), Nils Engell (provincial)

Research Coordinator: Gordon Craig (federal), Shelly Gordon (provincial)
Gordon: I'm a Junction resident who's been a New Democrat for over twenty years, and I was active in my riding association both in my hometown of Sherbrooke and in Rosemont-Petite-Patrie in Montreal before the birth of my first child. Now that the kids are older, I'm excited to get involved again. I have a degree in economics, which I hope will be useful for this position.

Secretary: Jack Wynne

Volunteer Coordinator: Andrew Lawrence (federal), Carmen Bezner Kerr (provincial)
Carmen: Hello! My name is Carmen and I'm running to be Volunteer Coordinator. I moved to PHP last fall after years in other parts of the city, and have really enjoyed getting to know the community here. I'm excited by the prospect of using the riding association as a tool to engage volunteers who were brought into the party over the past two elections, to keep them involved and to build out a stronger base, and to mobilize pressure around particular issues. I'm looking forward to working with the slate of party volunteers in this riding. Sorry to have missed this AGM but I'm excited to meet you all in person soon!

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Indigenous Peoples' Committee Representative: Michael Thunderbird

LGBTQ Committee Representative: Astrid Fairwinds
Hello my name is Astrid, I use they/she for my pronouns. I intend to serve in this position as someone who you can reach out to with a question, and receive an answer. Someone who can work with others to achieve, progress, and represent the best of our community.

Persons Living with Disabilities Committee Representative: Alannah Johnston (federal), Lulu Larcenciel (provincial)
Lulu: As a multiply-disabled queer woman, I am a firm believer in the power of solidarity and importance of Disability Justice. Professionally, I conduct research with disabled youth about educational and social supports. I was born and raised in the Junction: most of my family and my whole heart are in PHP. I've canvassed, done data, and organized for NDP and ONDP campaigns over the last 10 years, and served as Secretary for the ONDP PLWD Committee. I also organize consultations with MPs and the neurodivergent community. I strive to contribute meaningfully with reports, resolutions, and community outreach.

Racial Justice Committee (ERRE) Representative: Kamin Peyrow

Womens' Committee Representative: Lanze Kishong

Youth Representative: Ava Stefanovich-Thomson (federal), Emma Hartviksen (provincial)

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Provincial Council Delegates (3):
Francis Kung
Karen Ridley
Spencer Julien

Provincial Council Alternates:
Judith Penfold
Marshelle Woodward
Wynne Hartviksen

Ontario NDP Convention Delegates (20):
Andrew Lawrence
Francis Kung
Gordon Craig
Jack Wynne
Judith Penfold
Kim McCrory
Lulu Larcenciel
Marshelle Woodward
Patricia Trudeau
Sayan Sivanesan
Spencer Julien
Wilburn Hayden
Wynne Hartviksen

This year, Convention is happening from September 19-21, 2025 at the Niagara Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. Riding associations from across Ontario can elect delegates to represent them at Convention. 

 

What happens at Convention?

Ontario NDP will release a full, detailed agenda closer to Convention, but it will include:

• discussion and adoption of policy resolutions;
• training sessions to improve our skills as activists ahead of the election;
• election of Ontario NDP Provincial Executive;
• reports from various Executives, committees, and bodies; and
• vote on whether or not to conduct a leadership review.

 

What accessibility measures will be at Convention?

The Ontario NDP is committed to providing a barrier-free Convention. Delegates will have the opportunity to express their accessibility needs during the registration process, but are welcome to reach out with questions and concerns to [email protected]. If you require ASL/LSQ services, please let us know as soon as possible.

 

Is there an option to attend Convention virtually?

A limited virtual participation option will be available for the 2025 Convention. Virtual attendees will be able to watch and listen to proceedings in the main plenary, vote via an online platform, and participate in debate. As this is a pilot project, we will be using a variety of new technologies and procedures with the goal of a seamlessly integrated Convention for both in-person and virtual delegates, but there is always a possibility of technological difficulties. To ensure the smoothest possible experience, we encourage delegates who are able to attend in person. The fee structure will be the same for in-person and virtual delegates and you can register normally. Stay tuned for more information, and contact [email protected] with any questions.

How can I attend Convention?

Ontario NDP members in Parkdale—High Park will elect Delegates to represent us at Convention at our annual general membership meeting on Sunday, July 13 at 3 pm.

For Convention 2025, Parkdale—High Park has 20 delegate spots for general members. 

BIPOC, persons living with disabilities, youth, Franco-Ontarians, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities are highly encouraged to attend as Delegates, and the Parkdale—High Park is committed to ensuring our delegation reflects the diversity of our riding and to ensure a variety of voices are representing us. At least 50% of our Delegates must be women, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals.

If you are interested in attending Convention, please nominate yourself using this form.

Delegate nominations will also be accepted from the floor at the general membership meeting.

If you would like to attend Convention, but cannot attend the local meeting on July 13, please indicate your interest using this form and someone will nominate you.

If you have questions about your membership status, please email [email protected].

If you were elected as a provincial Convention Delegate at our October 14, 2024 general meeting, your position was vacated by Provincial Council following the postponement of Convention. If you are still interested in attending Convention, you will need to be elected at our meeting on July 13, 2025.

 

What are the Convention fees?

• Earlybird: $325 (until August 1)
• Regular: $375
• *Reduced: $50
• Alternate or NDP member observer: $100

*reduced fee applies to youth (under 26), seniors (over 65), and the under- or un-employed (typically defined as those who did not pay income tax for 2024, self reported).

Convention fees are eligible for a tax receipt and credit of up to 75%. Paid fees also count towards your donation limit for 2025.

The Parkdale—High Park NDP believes that cost should not be a barrier to attending Convention, and offers financial assistance to elected Convention Delegates who would not otherwise be able to attend. For questions or requests, please contact Jason Wagar, Riding President, in confidence at [email protected].

 

If I’m an elected Delegate, how will I register?

All Delegates elected on July 13, 2025 will later receive a unique code ("EasyCode") by email from the Ontario NDP that will allow you to register for the Convention.

Once registration opens, and you have been assigned your EasyCode, you will be able to submit fee payments online. Full payment must be received before delegates can register on-site at the Convention Centre. Individual delegates must attend in person to be officially registered at Convention, and to receive their Convention kits. Please bring payment or confirmation of payment, identification and your Convention 2025 EasyCode.

 

Is there a Convention hotel?

The Ontario NDP has partnered with two hotels in Niagara Falls for Convention 2025. The Marriott on the Falls is across the street from the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, while the Hilton Niagara Falls is about a ten minute walk away from the Convention Centre but surrounded by restaurants and entertainment. Shuttles will run from the Hilton to the Convention Centre in the mornings and back in the evenings.

If you wish to stay at either Convention hotel, delegates are responsible for their own accommodation booking and payment. The Convention rate at both hotels is $299.00 per night plus taxes for single or double room rate. These rates are applicable while rooms are available. Arrangements can be made through WE Union Travel.

 

Is there childcare available during Convention?

A stimulating weekend of age-appropriate games and outings, supervised by experienced professionals, is available for children. Care will be available free of charge to Council delegates on Friday morning, and to Convention delegates on Friday afternoon and evening, on Saturday during the day and on Sunday until Convention adjourns. Lunches and snacks will be provided. Please email [email protected] by August 18, 2025 with the full names and ages of the children requiring care. You will be provided with a form to fill out your child’s details and needs. While the Ontario NDP will make every effort to accommodate childcare needs, childcare spaces cannot be guaranteed after August 18, 2025.

What is a resolution?

Resolutions can:

• add, amend, or delete items from Ontario NDP policy,
• amend the Party’s Constitution, or
• have the Party make a statement on an ongoing issue.

The current provincial policy book is available here.

Resolutions should not be more than 200 words. When submitting one, please also include:

• your name
• a title
• a list of which resolutions/policies it replaces or changes (if any).

 

How can I submit a resolution for consideration?

Before resolutions can be submitted for consideration at the Convention in September, they must be passed by our local riding association at our general membership meeting.

If you wish to submit a resolution, it must be submitted to [email protected] no later than Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Include the word 'Resolution' in the subject line of your email submission.

 

What resolutions will be discussed at our local meeting on July 13?

The resolutions package is available here.

The riding association received four new resolutions for members’ consideration at the AGM on July 13, 2025. If adopted, they will be submitted for consideration at Convention 2025.

31 resolutions were approved by the Parkdale—High Park Provincial NDP at a general meeting on October 21, 2024 and submitted for consideration at Convention. As Convention was postponed, they require reaffirmation to be submitted again.

At our general meeting on July 13, 2025, the resolutions will be presented as an omnibus motion in the interest of time. Any member in good standing can request to “remove” one or more resolutions from the omnibus motion for separate discussion and vote. Members at the meeting will then vote on whether to remove the item from the omnibus motion. If the vote carries, the resolution(s) will be removed and discussed and voted on separately.