The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), along with the North Okanagan Labour Council (NOLC) and the Kamloops and District Labour Council (KDLC), are hosting a Women in Leadership course in Kelowna. The course will take place from September 24 to 26, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily at the Coast Capri Hotel (1171 Harvey Avenue) in Kelowna, BC.
Traditionally, Women in Leadership is offered at the CLC Pacific Region Winter School. However, due to its popularity, the CLC has partnered with the NOLC and KDLC to offer a session in the Southern Interior. They hope that by doing so, it will remove possible barriers and provide an opportunity for those who are otherwise unable to attend the course in Harrison Hot Springs.
This course offers union women an opportunity to develop and enhance their leadership skills and knowledge in a variety of current and emerging labour issues. Some of components of the course will cover communication, motivational, and public speaking skills that are important for women activists. Participants will explore ways of building on these skills and drawing on their experiences as they advance along the path to leadership and consider running for an elected position or supporting others who run. Whether you’re thinking of leadership within your union, your community, or in politics, this course is for you.
There are limited spots available for Affiliates and their members. The cost for registration is $300 per person, which includes lunch. Please note – this fee does not include transportation or accommodations.
Participants are required to obtain permission from their respective Affiliate (PSAC) prior to registering.
To register for the Women in Leadership Course, please visit this link. The deadline to register for the course is Friday, August 22, 2025. The CLC anticipates the course will fil up quickly and encourage interested folks to register early.
HOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION
Guest rooms are available at the Coast Capri Hotel at the following discounted rates:
- $179 for a Superior Room
- $199 for a Premium Room
When booking a hotel room, please call the hotel directly at 1-800-716-6199. Be sure to mention Canadian Labour Congress to receive the group rate.
If you have any questions about registration or the course, please contact the CLC Pacific Region Office at 604-430-6766.
Please note – PSAC BC registrants are responsible for all costs associated with their attendance, including registration fee, travel expenses, accommodations, loss of salary, etc.
PSAC BC Education Subsidy for the NOLC+KDLC Women in Leadership Course
The PSAC BC Education Program is offering three (3) education subsidies of $300 each to cover the registration costs for PSAC BC members in good standing who have applied for the NOLC+KDLC Women in Leadership Course, taking place this fall in Kelowna.
We invite PSAC BC members registering for the course to apply for an education subsidy to help offset the registration fee. You can apply using the subsidy application form linked below.
On the application, you may also outline any additional costs you expect to incur in order to attend the course, excluding Loss of Salary or Leave with Pay. These costs may include mileage, travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and meals beyond the lunches provided during the course. Please list these expenses with estimated dollar amounts. We also ask that you indicate any other sources of funding you have applied for or secured (e.g. Local/Branch, Component, Area Council, Regional Committee, etc.)
Please note: While we encourage members to provide this information on the application form, they are ultimately responsible for covering any additional costs associated with attending the course. This may involve obtaining support from other sources or covering expenses personally. The education subsidy is intended solely to cover the course registration fee.
PSAC BC Education will not provide subsidies to cover Loss of salary and will not provide Leave with Pay union authorization letters for attendees of the course. Participants must arrange their own leave for attending the course, and confirm in writing that they have done so before any subsidy amount is issued.
The deadline for receipt of your PSAC BC subsidy application is Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time Zone. Late applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information and Online Application
- Click for information about the PSAC BC Education subsidies
- NOLC+KDLC Women In Leadership – Invitation from CLC
For further information, please contact Deanna Kimball, Regional Education Officer via email at kimballd@psac-afpc.com