This page will be continually updated as September GM programming is finalized. Check back for updates.

Welcome to the VTU's September 2025 General Meeting info page. The GM will be held from 2PM-5:30PM at 5251 Joyce Street in the Basement. Accessibility info for the venue can be found after the proposed agenda and reference links on this page.

The focus of this GM is education and discussion on the unique challenges Migrant tenants face, and how the VTU can strengthen its solidarity with migrants & migrant tenants. Refreshments will be provided.

Weather (and capacity) dependent, we may have a BBQ in Collingwood Park after! Stay tuned for upcoming information.

If you have not yet RSVP'd please do so here. We need to know if you are planning to attend online, if you have accessibility/language translation needs we should be aware of, and if you would be available to volunteer for the event. Please note that masks are mandatory for in person attendees, and that childcare will be available at the event. 

Proposed Agenda

• 2:00pm - Land Acknowledgement and Community
• 2:15pm - Townhall/Educational Discussion
• 3:45pm - Break
• 4:00pm - Resolution: Endorse Draw the Line
• 4:20pm - Resolution: Extend Notice for Special Resolutions
• 4:45pm - Break
• 5:00pm - Resolution: Joyce-Collingwood Chapter to join ILPS
• 5:30pm - End & Cleanup

Please note that discussion participation will be expected of both online and in-person attendees during the Townhall/Educational Discussion and the Resolutions. 

The following reference links contain info relevant to the GM:

• Live Meeting Minutes
• Special Resolution on Endorsing Draw the Line Collective
• Special Resolution on Extending Notice for Special Resolutions
• Special Resolution on Joyce-Collingwood Chapter to join the International League of the People's Struggle

We encourage members to read and understand motions to the best of their ability prior to the discussion at the GM.

Venue Accessibility Details

This section is being updated.

The venue is a 2min walk from the Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station on the Expo Line, which is also the terminal point for the 26, 41, (stops at Joyce & Euclid) and R4 busses. 

The event will take place in the basement of the church, where there will be a concurrent mass. An elevator entrance at the ground level on Joyce St is available for attendees with mobility aids. For attendees who are able, please use the basement entrance at the bottom of the exterior stairs on Euclid Ave.

Street view of stairs & basement entrance to event on Euclid Avenue	Elevator entrance on Joyce Street

Community Agreements and Norms

As usual, we ask all attendees at VTU functions to follow these community agreements:

1. One-mic - means to respect each other’s speaking time.
2. Speak Up/Listen Up - means that people who are comfortable should step up on their listening skills and people who tend not to speak should step up speaking more.
3. Break It Down - explaining words or phrases that are unclear/ inaccessible.
4. Respect Each Other - oppressive behaviour will not be tolerated
5. Challenge Ideas, Not People - disagreements should be expressed with what people have said and not the people themselves.
6. Be Present
7. Take Care Of Yourself - do what is best for your physical and emotional well being

In addition to these agreements, we are asking everyone to observe the following meeting norms to help our virtual meeting run smoothly:

• When entering the meeting, please type your full name. We will use this to cross reference our database so that this can remain a members-only meeting.
  • If you are calling in, we will be cross referencing your phone number. 
• Keep your mic on mute unless you are the speaker. Facilitators will have the ability to mute your mic if need be.
• Questions & Comments
  • Please submit your questions and comments in writing in the Zoom Chat window, or ahead of the meeting if possible.
  • The above community agreements apply to the Zoom Chat window. Members submitting disrespectful comments in the chat window may be ejected from the meeting by facilitators
  • Call-in participants will be given a time at the end of each Q&A session to ask their questions out loud or they can use email
  • Please keep your questions and comments succinct so that as many people as possible can have time to ask their question
  • If your question wasn’t answered in the meeting, you are always welcome to follow up after the meeting: [email protected] 
• If you are having technical difficulties hearing or participating in the meeting, please understand that facilitators will have a limited ability to help you. If you are asking a question and it does not come through clearly, we may have to move on, but we’ll try to come back to you.
  • If you missed something, you can refer to our meeting minutes document (linked above). Minutes will be recorded in real-time.

Volunteers will be monitoring our inbox during the meeting. Please submit all questions and concerns to: [email protected]