69th Annual PBCTCO Convention

This form is for Delegate and Guest registration for the 69th Annual Ontario Building Trades Convention.

Please read as some things have changed.

We are inviting you to attend the 69^th Annual Convention of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, which will take place at The Westin in Ottawa, Ontario. The Workshop Day will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, followed by the Convention on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and Friday, October 16, 2026. Please note that the Convention proceedings on Friday, October 16, 2026 shall be designated for Delegates only.

• The Early Bird Convention Registration fee for Delegates and Guests is $100.00 per attendee. Early bird pricing will run until Friday, September 18, 2026.

• The fee for Convention Registration after September 18, 2026 (5:00 PM) will be $200.00 per attendee. We strongly encourage everyone to register before this date.

ATTENDEE & TICKET TYPES:

There are two types of attendees this year, each with an option to attend our workshop day on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. When registering for yourself or your group, please ensure you select the correct option:

DELEGATE:

• Members of an affiliated trade union or local building trades council

• Dues paying member

• May attend Friday’s ‘Delegate only’ Session

• Ability to speak and vote

GUEST:

• Restricted by invite only

• Attendees from trade unions, affiliated or not

• Observers

• Speakers

• Sponsors

Below you will see the breakdown of options for each Attendee type, with or without the workshop fee. Workshops are priced at $100 and do not have a discounted price.

SCHEDULE:

This is the tentative schedule and could change closer to Convention. The official schedule will be populated closer to the event date and will be viewable here.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:00AM – 3:00PM Workshop

5:30PM  – 9:30PM Welcoming Reception

Thursday, October 15, 2026          

10:00AM  – 4:30PM Convention Session Day 1

Friday, October 16, 2026

8:00AM  – 12:00PM Convention Session Day 2 (*Delegates Only)

WORKSHOP PROGRAMMING:

The Ontario Building Trades would like to encourage all our attendees to sign up for this year’s Workshop Day. Registration for the workshop is online and can be done at the same time as your Convention registration for an additional $100 (Select the 'Delegate plus Workshop' or 'Guest plus Workshop' ticket option below). This year’s workshop is the following:

SUPPORTING MEMBERS AFTER TREATMENT: Practical, Scenario‑Based Return‑to‑Work Training

Hosted by Michael Varieur (Executive Director of De Novo Treatment Centre) and Carmine Tiano (Director of Occupational Services of the Ontario Building Trades)

When one of your members return to work after addiction treatment or a mental‑health‑related absence, the decisions made in the first few weeks can shape their recovery, their employment stability, and their future in the trade. Are you confident you know how to respond?

Supporting Members After Treatment: Practical, Scenario‑Based Return‑to‑Work Training is an interactive workshop delivered by the Ontario Building Trades (OBT) in partnership with De Novo Treatment Centre. This session provides union representatives with practical education, evidence‑informed resources, and hands‑on learning designed for real‑world application.

Participants will engage in group activities, guided discussions, and a detailed case study that walks through how to support a member returning to work after addiction treatment, mental‑health recovery, or both. You will work through realistic scenarios and decision‑making exercises that address accommodation, safety, privacy, duty to cooperate, and the complexities of early‑stage return‑to‑work planning.

You will leave with practical tools you can use immediately to better support members, strengthen recovery at work, and contribute to safer, healthier workplaces across Ontario’s unionized construction industry, because supporting a member’s successful return is more than a responsibility; it’s an opportunity to change a life.

HOTEL DETAILS:

The Westin Ottawa Hotel booking and parking details are also available in your Convention Call Package on the "Attendee Registration & Hotel Details" (Page 11). Please use the listed group code for preferred pricing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For Convention Registration, please fill out the details for each attendee, including whether or not they will be attending the Welcoming Reception. Accurate numbers will be required for food and beverage for the evening.

Once the Convention Registration has been completed and submitted, an email confirmation will be sent to you containing a ticket with a QR code. Please have this confirmation with you for onsite registration. Should changes need to be made to the registration, please contact us directly at the contact information listed below.

If you are registering a group of people, please make sure you include each attendee's email. Emails will be sent out to registered attendees with follow-up information for the event, including specific details for workshop attendees, surveys, and more. If you choose to use your own email on behalf of the group registration, please forward follow-up communications to your group.

For any changes to your registration, please reach out to Jenny at Jenny@OntarioBuildingTrades.com.

All Fees to be paid by cheque or credit card*. 

*A convenience fee will be applied to credit card payments.

We look forward to seeing you there!