2023 Ontario Liberal Party Annual Meeting
Delegate Kit
Thank you for joining us during our largest Annual Meeting in over 20 years! We have so much in store for you, and we can’t wait to once again reconnect as Ontario Liberals and work together to guide our party’s next steps. Below, you will find the contents of your virtual delegate kit.
Registration
Registration will take place between 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, March 3, and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 4. To avoid long waits, we strongly encourage you to arrive early on Friday or Saturday. Your government-issued photo ID is required during registration.
IMPORTANT: Voting delegates must register and collect their delegate credentials (i.e. delegate badge) personally during these hours.
Agenda
All agenda items and times are subject to change at the discretion of the Returning Officer.
Friday, March 3, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Session | Room |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Registration | Webster B and C |
| 6:30 PM | 7:45 PM | Opening Ceremonies & Report from the Treasurer | Chedoke ABC |
| Hospitality Suites | Click Here |
Saturday, March 4, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Session | Room |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Registration | Webster B and C |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Breakfast | Chedoke Lobby |
| 9:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Constitution Plenary I *See below for topics |
Chedoke ABC |
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Regional Meetings | Click Here |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Lunch Served | Chedoke ABC |
| 12:00 PM | 12:15 PM | Address from the Interim Leader | Chedoke ABC |
| 12:15 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch Continues | Chedoke ABC |
| 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Ontario Young Liberals Annual General Meeting | Albion AB |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | In Memoriam & Volunteer of the Year Presentations | Chedoke ABC |
| 1:30 PM | 2:45 PM | Constitution Plenary II *See below for topics |
Chedoke ABC |
| 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM | Coffee Break | Chedoke Lobby |
| 3:15 PM | 4:30 PM | Speeches from Candidates for Executive Council | Chedoke ABC |
| 4:30 PM | 5:45 PM | Constitution Plenary III *See below for topics |
Chedoke ABC |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Voting | Webster A, B and C |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission Annual General Meeting | Albion AB |
| Hospitality Suites | Click Here |
Sunday, March 5, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Session | Room |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Voting Continues | Webster A, B and C |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Breakfast | Chedoke Lobby |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Constitution Plenary IV *See below for topics |
Chedoke ABC |
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Breakout Sessions | Albion A: Building your PLA Albion B: Local Fundraising Albion C: CFOs and Compliance |
| 11:30 AM | 11:45 AM | Announcement of Executive Council Election Results | Chedoke ABC |
| 11:45 AM | 12:00 AM | Speech from the New OLP President | Chedoke ABC |
Elections
The Ontario Liberal Party, the Ontario Young Liberals, and the Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission will elect new Executives at their upcoming Annual Meetings, taking place March 3-5.
Meet the candidates:
Ontario Liberal Party Executive Council
Ontario Young Liberals Executive
Ontario Women’s Liberal Commission Executive
Proposed Amendments to the OLP Constitution
The Report of the Constitution Committee has been completed and can be downloaded to view.
Download the Final Proposal A3 – Leadership Election by Direct Vote – Summary Proposal
The Constitution Committee intends to bring forward the following at the respective four Constitution Plenary Sessions:
- Constitution Plenary I (Saturday 9:00 AM 10:15 AM)
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- Proposals in group A (Leadership).
- SPECIAL NOTE – The presentation and debate of Proposal A3 (“Leadership Election by Direct Vote – Summary Proposal”) will be limited to option selections within the proposal (ie the “indicative votes”).
- The debate on whether to adopt Proposal A3 will take place at Constitution Plenary III later in the day. The Constitution Committee will make the final version of the proposals available online, as determined during this season prior to the Constitution Plenary III.
- Constitution Plenary II (Saturday 1:30 PM 2:45 PM)
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- First 30 minutes – Proposals in group B (Constituency Association, Nomination of Candidates)
- Remaining Time – Proposals in group C (Annual Meetings, Executive Council Elections)
- Constitution Plenary III (Saturday 4:30 PM 5:45 PM)
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- Debating and voting on the finalized version of Proposal A3 (“Leadership Election by Direct Vote – Summary Proposal”)
- Any Remaining Time – Return to proposals in group A that were not tabled in Constitution Plenary I
- Constitution Plenary IV (Sunday 9:00 AM 10:00 AM)
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- Proposals in group D (workplace policy, commission)
- Return to proposals in groups B, C, and A that were not tabled in previous Constitution Plenaries
Hamilton Centre By-Election
We have an incredible candidate in Hamilton Centre who needs our help. This weekend, help us send Deirdre Pike to Queen’s Park by volunteering to knock on doors and make phone calls.
Visit the booth in the main hallway across from the coat check anytime this weekend! The team will be connecting with Hamiltonians on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Volunteering
Like every Annual Meeting, this convention will be powered by our volunteers, who we will rely on to ensure registration, voting, and all of our events run smoothly. Without them, it would not be possible to have the fantastic weekend we are all anticipating.
By sparing just a couple of hours to help out during the Annual Meeting, you’ll make a huge impact on our ability to move our party forward.
Parking
The Hamilton Convention Centre is directly connected to a six-level underground parking garage operated by the City of Hamilton Municipal Parking Authority, able to accommodate up to 600 vehicles at once. Because this is a municipal-owned lot, parking charges will apply based on the duration of stay and can range anywhere from $2.00 per hour to a daily maximum of $11.00.
Public Health Measures
It is strongly recommended that you wear a mask during the Annual Meeting. Staff and volunteers can provide you with a disposable mask if you need one, but please bring your own if you are able to.
The Hamilton Convention Centre conducted upgrades to their HVAC system during the pandemic, which has improved ventilation. They have also increased hand sanitizing stations around the building and before food stations.
Prayer Room
Room 204 has been reserved, all weekend, as a prayer room.
Shabbat Candle Lighting
On Friday, March 3, join at 5:45 p.m. in Room 202 for a traditional Shabbat Candle Lighting with Ontario Jewish community leaders, alongside Ontario Liberal Party delegates, members and observers.