2026 Barrie Regional Labour-Management Mental Health Seminar

Welcome to the Barrie Regional Labour-Management Mental Health Seminar! Join us on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at 8:30 AM at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre for a 1/2 day of learning and networking.

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and engage in discussions on promoting mental health and well-being in the workplace.

Whether you're a manager, HR professional, union representative, or employee, this seminar is designed to provide valuable insights and strategies for creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Join us for a 1/2 day of education, collaboration, and inspiration at the Barrie Regional Labour-Management Mental Health Seminar!

All ticket sale proceeds will go to support Threads of Life and other local charities in Barrie.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and networking

8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Opening remarks

8:40 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. The Expert Talk-Suporting neurodiverse workers in the trades - Jennifer Prendergast

9:40 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Break & Raffle Draw

9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Allyson Lee, Partner Sherrard Kuzz LLP Best Practies on Accommodating mental health and substance dependence.

10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break & Raffle Draw

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Pancel-How unions, employers and IHSA support mental health in the workplace.

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks - Co-Chair’s Barrie Regional Labour Management

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch & Community Partner Trade Show

Trade Show Vendors:

• CMHA
• Sherrad Kuzz LLP
• Simoce Muskoka Health Unit
• St. John Ambulance
• The Busby Centre
• The Expert Talk
• Threads for Life
• Waypoint Centre for Mental Health

Sponsored by:

Infrastructure Health And Safety Association

• Barrie Regional Labour Management Committee

Sheet Metal Workers & Roofers Local 30

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 46

U.A Local 853 Sprinkler Fitters Ontario

LiUNA Local 183

Barrie Construction Assoication

Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)

Intercity Industrial

Weber Supply

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Host or Publisher Infrastructure Health and Safety Association