Minutes
CBC Toronto Local Executive Committee Meeting Minutes – April 9, 2025
•  Posted on  June 30, 2025  

LEC Meeting Minutes 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 Location: CMG Office, 311 Adelaide Street East

1. Motions and Approvals

  • Adoption of Agenda: Moved by Jag, seconded by Sheena – All in favour
  • Approval of Past Minutes (March 13): Moved by Mathieu, seconded by Myriam – All in favour
  • Homologation of E-Vote (April 2): Moved by Lara, seconded by Dave – All in favour
  • Financial Motion: Approval to cover up to $3200 for wage releases for up to 3 Toronto unit members for up to 3 days to attend CMG Convention 2025 as observers – Moved by Jag, seconded by Myriam – All in favour

2. Ongoing Business Updates

Collective Agreement (CA) – Lara:

  • English CA education card is ready.
  • French version expected online in coming weeks.
  • Proposed to wait for both versions before printing/distributing.
  • No confirmed date for French version.
  • LEC input requested.

French Version:

  • Revisions ongoing due to translation inconsistencies.

QR Codes:

  • Bitly link suggested; full URL also recommended for accessibility.

Office Hours (Mid-July & Mid-August):

  • Proposed soft launch of two-hour sessions.
  • One morning (8–10 AM or 9–11 AM) and one late afternoon (4–6 PM).
  • Setup: card table, chairs, banner, swag (no coffee; light snacks instead).
  • Staffed by two LEC members in one-hour shifts.

LJEC:

  • Weekly meetings resumed; only one active file.
  • New committee meeting held April 9 (evening).

Hillman Awards:

  • Strong endorsement of the event’s message and value.
  • Future participation encouraged.

CMG Convention:

  • High interest among members, including several observer applicants.

3. Staff Rep AMA & WFH

Staff Rep AMA:

  • Targeted for 11:00 AM with Ryan, Karren, and Matt.

Discussions:

  • WFH policy remains ad hoc with operational flexibility.
  • Medical and accessibility accommodations acknowledged.
  • EAP and peer support systems active in News and EFS.
  • Workday platform issues flagged.
  • Harassment/toxicity concerns raised.
  • Newsletter system to be formalized.
  • Union reps to be contacted for grievances or safety concerns.
  • Accommodation and WFH resolution processes discussed.
  • Investigations and secondment/job security protocols reviewed.

4. Training & Outreach

Stewards Training – June 18:

  • Led by Sheena; supported by Allie (Jag unavailable).
  • Slide deck to be repurposed and approved by Kat.
  • Staff Rep (Ryan or Karren) to attend

Stewards Social – April 10 at The Pint:

  • Reservation for 12 at 6:00 PM.
  • 11 confirmed RSVPs, 5 maybes.
  • Members asked to RSVP if they haven’t yet.

5. Events & Member Engagement

May Day (May 1):

  • 624 cookies ordered (Sarah). 

-52 dozen (624 servings) ordered from Lemon & Allspice.
-Regular and vegan/gluten-free mix.
-Total cost under $1500 budget, leaving room for coffee and milk alternatives.

 

  • Front Street table setup.
  • Bilingual posters will be printed/posted
  • Stickers to be added to cookies.
  • Post-event debrief planned

Pride:

  • Coordination by Allie
  • Pride applications close May 6.
  • In Calgary, employees marching could not cover the event; the parade was well-attended.
  • Toronto: Historically no issue; some JSP coverage restrictions may apply.
  • Other regions: CBC organizes parade presence without known restrictions.
  • P.E.I.: CBC withdrew last year; CMG may take the lead.
  • Recommendation to follow Calgary model—transparent communication, push back on any broad restrictions.

Regarding JSP for Pride:

  • Communication with members to be clear.
  • Conflict of interest to be raised only when relevant.
  • Coverage guidance shared for casual/local reporters.

Other Tentative Events:

  • Labour Day – September Social (3rd week)
  • Ice Cream Day – June (1–3 PM)
  • Indigenous Day – June 21 (tentative)
  • Pizza Lunch – To be organized by Mathieu
  • Movie Screening – To be rescheduled by Allie

6. Budget, Bylaws & Committee Structure

  • Budget allocation framework to be developed for Care Committee.
  • Committee guide in development (Pooja, Allie, Kat).

7. New Business

  • Kat shared an LEC event planning checklist.

8. LEC Reports

  • Reports submitted by Table Officers, Directors, and Chief Stewards.

9. Camera Sessions & Closing Motions

  • Motion to Move to On-Camera (2:49 PM): Moved by Jag, seconded by Arman – All in favour
  • Motion to Move to Out-of-Camera (3:28 PM): Moved by Lara, seconded by Allie – All in favour
  • Meeting Adjourned: Moved by Jag, seconded by Lara – All in favour

Important Upcoming Dates

  • April 24–26: CWAC
  • May 1: May Day Event
  • May 15: Next LEC Meeting
  • May 26–29: CMG Convention
  • June 12: Future LEC Meeting