How can I attend Convention?
Ontario NDP members in Parkdale—High Park will elect Delegates to represent us at Convention at our virtual general membership meeting on October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm.
For Convention 2025, Parkdale—High Park has 21 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 October 21, please indicate your interest using this form and someone will nominate you.
If you have questions about your membership status, please email [email protected].
What are the Convention fees?
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Earlybird: $325 (until December 1)
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Regular: $375
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*Reduced: $50
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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 2023, 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 2024 or 2025 (depending on when your fees are paid).
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 October 21, 2024 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 Center. 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?
If you wish to stay at the Convention hotel, delegates are responsible for their own accommodation booking and payment. The Convention rate at the Intercontinental is $299.00 per night plus taxes for single or double room rate. These rates are applicable until December 18th, 2024. This hotel is non- smoking. 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 December 18th, 2024 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 we will make every effort to accommodate childcare needs, childcare spaces cannot be guaranteed after December 18th.