Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation
District 13 Durham

Events and Workshops

OTIP and EFG Retirement Workshop

Ontario Teacher Insurance Plan and Educators Financial Group are hosting retirement workshops at various locations across the GTA, as well as virtually. The next workshop is being held at the Deer Creek Banquet Hall in Ajax, on April 9, 2026. Registration details and information on virtual workshops can be found on their website, at the following link: https://www.otip.com/events.




Pregnancy and Parental Leave Workshop - April 13, 2026

 

Congratulations!  Now what?  Learn how to organize your leave.  Monday, April 13, 2026 from 4:30-6:00 pm.  Register using this link to the registration form, or using the information on the poster.  


OSSTF Retirement Workshop (OTPP) - April 20,2026

The OSSTF Provincial Office will be offering a Retirement and Pension workshop on Monday, April 20, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 PM at the D13 TBU office. Space is limited and registration is required. See the poster for details and register using the QR code on the poster, or this link.



District and TBU Annual General Meeting - May 7, 2026


The 2026 District and TBU Annual General Meeting will be held on May 7th at the Ajax Convention Centre (550 Beck Crescent, Ajax) beginning at 4:00 PM. The business conducted during this meeting will include the receiving of committee reports, voting on constitutional changes, and elections, but the highlight of the evening is the deliciious meal provided. Halal, vegetarian and vegan options are available. This is a delightful opportunity to get active in your union, enjoy time with your colleagues, and reconnect with friends around the district!  Tickets are available from your branch president at a cost of $10.00. District 13 welcomes new permanent teachers and congratulates new retirees by providing their tickets at no cost.  Tickets will be available through your branch president starting April 1, 2026.

Members with food restrictions or accommodation requests are asked to share them at this link:  https://forms.gle/LPeP8Ss3CYxeCcZx7

The meeting will begin with a District portion open to all members of District 13 including TBU, OTBU and PSSP members. After the conclusion of District business we will move on to TBU business.

Proposed on-time amendments to the District constitution will be posted on our website here.

The deadlines to submit on-time resolutions were published in the February Issue of InPrint.

IF YOU INTEND TO RUN FOR AN ELECTED POSITION, THE DEADLINE FOR CAMPAIGN ADS IN INPRINT 13 IS MARCH 11, 2026.

Positions for elected positions are as follows:

District:

  • President
  • Vice-president (4)
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

TBU:

  • President
  • Vice-president (4)
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Additional TBU Provincial Councillor
  • AMPA Representatives

The nomination form can be downloaded here.  Nominations are due April 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm.


 

Challenging Workplace Misogyny Forum May 15, 2026

 


District 13 TBU and the Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Committee will be hosting their inaugural Challenging Workplace Misogyny Forum on May 15, 2026.  This will be an opportunity for female-identifying members to come together for a day to discuss misogyny in the workplace, situations those members face, and to foster supportive conversations to develop strategies to feel empowered and confident when responding.  Space will be limited, but we hope to have members from every school and work site attend.  To register, use the QR code on the poster or contact Garrett at the office (905) 668-7100 or garrett.metcalfe@d13.osstf.ca.



Get Back Into the Swing with the Annual Shelley Page Memorial Golf Tournament

Once again, District 13's TBU/PSSP Public Relations Committee is proud to honour the legacy of former District President Shelley Page -- by hosting its annual golf tournament and dinner to benefit the Caring Colleagues fund.

The tournament happens rain or shine on Friday, June 12, 2026, with a 5:00 PM SHOTGUN START, at Lyndebrook Golf Course.  Early bird registration is $40 per golfer; after May 15, registration goes up to $50.  That price includes golfing, chicken dinner (or veggie upon request), prizes, swag and FUN!

To register, contact Vansh Gulati at the office:  vansh.gulati@d13.osstf.ca or (905) 668-7100.