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The Docks are ours! Solidarity ILA 273

October 31, 2026
We will prevail in tough times with employers and governments coming at us, stay strong…
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Giving back to the community

October 31, 2026
Earlier today Darenda (First Vice President), April (Secretary-Treasurer) and I (President) presented Jesse Wright (Uptown…
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Canada’s labour leaders to establish war room to fight Carney’s strike restrictions

October 29, 2026
OTTAWA – Labour leaders from across Canada announced today that they will establish a national…
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CLC Calls for an End to Arms Shipments to Israel

October 28, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Canadian Council has voted in support of a resolution calling…
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European and Canadian Labour Leaders Stand Together for Workers’ Rights

October 28, 2026
Joint European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) statement ahead of…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Canada’s largest unions unite in Ottawa to challenge Carney government over right to strike

October 28, 2026
OTTAWA – CLC President Bea Bruske will join David Chartrand, Canadian General Vice President of…
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CLC President available to media following Bill C-39 committee appearance

October 20, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske will be available to media Tuesday, October…
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CLC brings solution to Parliamentary Committee as Bill C-39 threatens labour stability

October 20, 2026
OTTAWA – Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske will appear before the parliamentary committee…
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Workers rally at MPs’ offices across Canada to defend right to strike

October 15, 2026
OTTAWA – Workers are rallying in 21 communities across Canada today, warning MPs that Bill…
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Bill C-39 could create more labour unrest, union leaders warn

October 8, 2026
OTTAWA — Bill C-39 could make labour disputes longer and harder to resolve, union leaders…
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World Day for Decent Work: Canada’s unions fighting to protect the right to strike

October 7, 2026
As workers around the world mark the World Day for Decent Work on October 7,…
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Global labour body warns Bill C-39 could violate Canada’s international obligations

October 2, 2026
OTTAWA — The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has written directly to Prime Minister Mark…
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Honouring Truth Means Acting on Reconciliation

September 30, 2026
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a reminder of our ongoing and collective…
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CEOs covered by new labour code make up to 199 times more than their workers

September 29, 2026
OTTAWA — As some of Canada’s biggest employers welcome the government’s new restrictions on the…
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Bill C-39 would give Canadian government broadest strike intervention powers in G7 

September 27, 2026
OTTAWA — If passed, Bill C-39 would give the Canadian government broader unilateral power to…
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Employers cheer Bill C-39 restrictions on the right to strike

September 25, 2026
OTTAWA — Employer groups are welcoming Bill C-39’s new powers to end legal strikes. Canada’s…
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Take a stand and Rise Up! for Gender Justice with Canada’s Unions

September 24, 2026
Statement from Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice President, to mark Gender Equality Week 2026: Across Canada,…
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Canada’s unions united against new restrictions on the right to strike

September 22, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s unions are united in calling on the federal government to remove new…
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Canadian Labour Congress to hold press conference on Canada Labour Code changes

September 21, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske will hold a press conference Tuesday to…
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Government legislation undermines the right to strike

September 21, 2026
Labour welcomes progress on some issues, seeks amendment to the bill OTTAWA – Bea Bruske,…
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Canada’s unions look to government to keep its commitment on the right to strike

September 21, 2026
Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress: Today, the federal government is…
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Airport privatization will cost Canadians, warns CLC

September 15, 2026
Statement from Lily Chang, Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Labour Congress: “Private investors don’t put billions…
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Airport privatization would cost workers and passengers, CLC report warns

September 11, 2026
OTTAWA — Privatizing Canada’s airports would put upward pressure on the cost of flying and…
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CLC warns Labour Code report leaves door open to restrictions on the right to strike

September 10, 2026
OTTAWA—CLC President Bea Bruske issued the following statement: “The government’s What We Heard report reflects…
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Labour Day statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress: This Labour Day, workers are fighting for our jobs and our rights

September 7, 2026
OTTAWA — This Labour Day, Canada’s unions are standing up for workers’ jobs, livelihoods, and…
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Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award: Nominations are now open!

September 2, 2026
Every year, on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Labour…
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Canada’s unions back firm stand on trade, call for stronger worker supports and good union jobs

September 1, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and…
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CLC in Red Deer for Labour Day as trade war puts Alberta jobs at risk and workers’ rights under pressure

September 1, 2026
RED DEER — Canadian Labour Congress Executive Vice-President Siobhán Vipond will join workers, labour leaders,…
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CLC to march in Toronto for Labour Day amid escalating trade war and Labour Code review

September 1, 2026
TORONTO — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske and Secretary-Treasurer Lily Chang will join thousands…
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CLC to march in Halifax for Labour Day as trade war puts Nova Scotia jobs at risk

September 1, 2026
HALIFAX — Canadian Labour Congress Executive Vice-President Marc-Édouard Joubert will join workers and labour leaders…
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As Trade War Escalates, Support for Workers Must Keep Pace

August 25, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s unions welcomed today’s extension of Employment Insurance measures for workers affected by…
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Walking Away from a Bad Deal Was the Right Choice. Now Canada Must Protect Workers

August 22, 2026
WINNIPEG — Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement after…
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BRUSKE: Canada Must Stand Firm for a Trade Deal That Delivers for Workers

August 18, 2026
CLC president Bea Bruske issued the following statement in reaction to Prime Minister Carney describing…
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Second Labour Code submission warns Ottawa not to entrench powers to end legal strikes

August 5, 2026
OTTAWA — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) says the federal government’s second round of consultations…
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Emancipation Day: Justice requires action, not just reflection.

July 31, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s unions are marking Emancipation Day by reiterating their calls for the federal…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

July 23, 2026
OTTAWA — “The Bank of Canada has now been found twice in two weeks to…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

July 23, 2026
OTTAWA — “The Bank of Canada has now been found twice in two weeks to…
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Letter to the Prime Minister: Call for federal acknowledgement and apology for Canada’s role in the trafficking of enslaved Africans

July 21, 2026
Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), which represents over three…
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New poll: Canadians draw a line: protect workers, don’t restrict strikes

July 21, 2026
National Pollara survey finds strong cross-partisan support for the worker protection measures under review, concern…
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Bruske: It’s time to fight back

July 21, 2026
CLC President Bea Bruske issued the following statement: Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs is…
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Statement from the Canadian Labour Congress in Solidarity with Striking BC Nurses

July 10, 2026
Canada’s unions and the more than 3 million workers we represent stand shoulder to shoulder…
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Elbows up for Canada Day: A better deal for a stronger Canada

July 1, 2026
OTTAWA – CLC President Bea Bruske issued the following statement on Canada Day: This Canada…
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Canada’s unions support stronger action on forced labour, reject Trump’s tariff pretext

June 15, 2026
OTTAWA – Canada’s unions support stronger measures to keep goods produced with forced labour out…
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Statement From CLC President Bea Bruske On Senate Report: Keep Canada Moving

June 11, 2026
OTTAWA—Workers are the backbone of Canada’s supply chains. They are the people who keep them…
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Canada’s unions take concerns over AI and labour rights to global stage

June 10, 2026
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Speaking today at the International Labour Conference, Canadian Labour Congress Secretary-Treasurer Lily…
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The next webinar in our series: Who’s cashing in on the housing crisis

June 10, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…
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No deal is better than a bad deal: CLC sets expectations for CUSMA review

June 9, 2026
MINNESOTA — Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske delivered a message of solidarity and…
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Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on the Federal Government’s AI strategy

June 4, 2026
OTTAWA –– Artificial intelligence is transforming work for millions of Canadians. Canada’s unions are united…
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Pride in our solidarity: Canada’s unions celebrate 2SLGBTQI+ workers this 2026 Pride season

June 1, 2026
Across the country, Canada’s unions are gearing up to showcase our unwavering solidarity and support…
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National AccessAbility Week: Canada’s unions committed to barrier-free workplaces

May 31, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) proudly supported the historic adoption of the Accessible Canada Act…
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CLC warns Labour Code review cannot weaken bargaining rights under guise of reform

May 26, 2026
OTTAWA –– The Canadian Labour Congress is warning the federal government against using the Canada…
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Canada’s unions helped secure a historic ICJ ruling affirming the right to strike, warn against weakening Canada Labour Code

May 22, 2026
OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Labour Congress helped secure a historic victory for workers at…
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Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta

May 22, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency…
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Canada’s unions ready to fight to protect public health care in Alberta

May 20, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — More than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress passed an emergency…
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Canada’s unions stay committed to defend 2SLGBTQIA+ rights this IDAHOBIT 2026

May 17, 2026
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia, Canada’s unions reiterate their commitment…
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Thousands of union activists rally to protect Canadian jobs, improve working conditions

May 14, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Today, thousands of workers marched in the streets of Winnipeg to demand action…
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CLC Convention Wraps with Leadership Vote and Vision for Workers

May 13, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Delegates of the CLC convention will vote for the organization’s next leadership…
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Canada’s unions take action against racism, hate and discrimination

May 13, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of delegates adopted a far-reaching action plan today to confront racism, discrimination,…
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Canada’s unions demand a care economy built on dignity and respect

May 13, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Canada’s unions are calling for better wages, safer working conditions, and greater…
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CLC Convention Day 3: Workers Tackle the Care Crisis and Inequality

May 12, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Union members from across Canada will meet for the third day of…
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Canada’s Unions Take Aim at Corporate Greed and the Cost-of-Living Crisis at the 31st Constitutional Convention

May 12, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Canadians are working harder than ever, but too many still can’t afford the…
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Canada’s unions rally behind ambitious blueprint for jobs,  nation building and economic resilience

May 12, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — As economic uncertainty, Trump’s trade war and climate pressures reshape the globe, over 2,000 delegates…
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Troisième jour de l’Assemblée générale du CTC : les travailleurs s’attaquent à la crise des soins et aux inégalités

May 12, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — Des membres de syndicats de partout au Canada se réuniront mercredi pour…
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Day 2 of CLC Convention Focuses on Good Jobs, Dignity and Building the Future

May 11, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Constitutional Convention continues Tuesday with cultural performances,…
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CLC Convention Opens Monday as Thousands of Workers Gather in Winnipeg

May 11, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            Sunday May 10, 2026  WINNIPEG, MB — Thousands of union activists, workers,…
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Canada’s unions adopt action plan to fight extremism and rebuild democracy

May 11, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB — As rising inequality, affordability pressures, and political alienation fuel the growth of extremism…
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Bruske: Mandatory Training and Stronger Enforcement Needed to Uphold the Westray Law

May 9, 2026
Thirty-four years ago today, 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, lost their lives in…
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Canada’s unions gather in Winnipeg to set workers’ agenda in uncertain times — The CLC’s 31st constitutional convention

May 4, 2026
WINNIPEG — As Canada’s unions mark 70 years of collective strength, thousands of delegates, activists…
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Statement of Solidarity by Unifor and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) for May Day 2026

May 1, 2026
OTTAWA –– On May Day, workers celebrate the historic achievements of the labour movement which,…
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Spring Economic Update response: Workers need real results now

April 28, 2026
OTTAWA—Today’s Spring Economic Update announced a number of positive steps to address workers’ growing economic…
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Day of Mourning: Psychological health and safety is a workplace crisis we can’t ignore

April 28, 2026
Psychological health and safety is occupational health and safety. A workplace injury is a workplace…
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Rana Plaza: 13 years on—remembering the workers, renewing the fight for safety 

April 23, 2026
Every year on April 24, workers and trade unions in Bangladesh and around the world mark the…
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Earth Day 2026: Workers Power Solutions for Our Planet

April 22, 2026
This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Our Power, Our Planet” – and workers have…
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Canada’s unions stand in support and solidarity with trans and gender-diverse people

March 31, 2026
On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, Canada’s unions affirm our dedication to defend, celebrate and…
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Statement from CLC President, Bea Bruske, on new NDP leader Avi Lewis

March 30, 2026
Winnipeg—Today, I met with NDP leader Avi Lewis to discuss the priorities of Canada’s unions…
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No More Waiting: Canada’s Unions Demand Action to Modernize the Employment Equity Act

March 21, 2026
On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are renewing our…
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Canada’s unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians

March 19, 2026
OTTAWA – The recent events relating to global energy disruptions – from conflict involving Iran…
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Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Responds to Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan

March 13, 2026
OTTAWA, ON––The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council acknowledges that many of the government’s priorities and those…
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The next webinar in our series: Addressing the Housing Crisis

March 10, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…
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Rising Up for women’s economic justice

March 8, 2026
This International Women’s Day, Canada’s unions are Rising Up to demand a worker-centred economic strategy…
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The Care Economy Is Canada’s Untapped Economic Superpower

March 6, 2026
Why Canada’s economic resilience depends on sustained investment in care By Siobhán Vipond, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Labour Congress and…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions call for de-escalation and diplomacy in Iran

March 5, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress, through its affiliation with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), has…
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Solidarity with Cuba

February 20, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress strongly condemns the U.S. government’s aggression toward Cuba. We stand in…
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Statement from Bea Bruske: Canada’s unions must be at the table in trade talks

February 19, 2026
With trade discussions between Canada and Mexico underway this week, Canada’s unions are raising a…
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Unions Call for Corporate Tax Transparency as Billions Shift Offshore

February 12, 2026
OTTAWA — Today, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), alongside Public Services International (PSI) and the…
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Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy

February 3, 2026
OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is…
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Black History Month: Unions demand action on environmental racism

February 1, 2026
Canada’s unions are marking Black History Month by calling for an end to environmental racism.…
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CLC’s response for the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

January 27, 2026
OTTAWA –– Today’s announcement from Prime Minister Carney recognizes what workers across this country already know:…
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Statement – On the Canada–China Strategic Partnership

January 16, 2026
Today’s announcement of a new strategic partnership between the Government of Canada and the People’s…
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Workers Must Come First in CUSMA — No Trade Deal at the Expense of Jobs, Industry, or Public Services

January 15, 2026
OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s unions met Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental…
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Canadian Labour Congress Launches New Webinar Series: The Issues and You

January 9, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is launching a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…
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Canadian Labour Congress Joins International Labour Movement in Condemning U.S. Military Aggression and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty

January 5, 2026
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) joins the international labour movement, including the International Trade Union…
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Migrant workers deserve equal rights and opportunities

December 18, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking International Migrants Day by continuing to call for equal rights and…
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Result of judicial review further strengthens the need for an empowered CORE to ensure corporate accountability of Canadian companies

December 17, 2025
As part of a longstanding commitment to improving living and working conditions for Bangladeshi garment…
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2025 Labour 7 continues to raise concerns about the G7 labour and employment agenda

December 17, 2025
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, winds down her tenure as the Labour 7…
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Protecting Fundamental Rights — Our Concerns with Bill C-9

December 12, 2025
The CLC condemns all forms of hate, discrimination, and harassment. We will continue to fight…
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A thriving economy shouldn’t cost us our human rights

December 10, 2025
CLC President, Bea Bruske, issued the following statement on International Human Rights Day: Canada’s unions…
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Canada’s unions rise up for justice for gender-based violence (GBV) workforce

December 6, 2025
As we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Womenin Canada,…
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