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Canada’s unions back firm stand on trade, call for stronger worker supports and good union jobs

OTTAWA — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and national union leaders today, telling the Prime Minister that Canada’s unions stand behind the decision to walk away from a bad trade deal and are ready for the difficult fight ahead. “Walking away was the right decision. Canada’s workers are behind our country in this…

CLC to march in Halifax for Labour Day as trade war puts Nova Scotia jobs at risk

HALIFAX — Canadian Labour Congress Executive Vice-President Marc-Édouard Joubert will join workers and labour leaders in Halifax for Labour Day as Trump’s escalating trade war creates uncertainty for Nova Scotia workers and industries. Joubert will be available for media interviews ahead of, during and following the Labour Day events. Monday, September 7, 2026 All times local. 11:00 a.m. — Halifax…

CLC to march in Toronto for Labour Day amid escalating trade war and Labour Code review

TORONTO — Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske and Secretary-Treasurer Lily Chang will join thousands of workers, labour leaders and community activists at Toronto’s Labour Day Parade. Bruske and Chang will be available for media interviews ahead of, during and following the parade. Monday, September 7, 2026 9:30 a.m. — Toronto Labour Day Parade Location:Queen Street West and University AvenueToronto,…

CLC in Red Deer for Labour Day as trade war puts Alberta jobs at risk and workers’ rights under pressure

RED DEER — Canadian Labour Congress Executive Vice-President Siobhán Vipond will join workers, labour leaders, and community activists in Red Deer for Labour Day as Trump’s escalating trade war threatens Alberta jobs and workers’ rights come under increasing pressure. Monday, September 7, 2026 All times local. 11:00 a.m. — Red Deer Labour Day Celebration Siobhán Vipond will join the Red…

As Trade War Escalates, Support for Workers Must Keep Pace

OTTAWA — Canada’s unions welcomed today’s extension of Employment Insurance measures for workers affected by U.S. tariffs, while calling on the federal government to do more as the trade war escalates. “Canada was right to walk away from a bad deal. We continue to stand with the government in refusing to sacrifice Canadian jobs and industries just to get Donald…

Walking Away from a Bad Deal Was the Right Choice. Now Canada Must Protect Workers

WINNIPEG — Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement after Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down Friday night: “Walking away from a bad deal was the right choice for Canada. We support the Prime Minister and Canada’s negotiating team in this crucial decision. “Donald Trump has once again chosen economic intimidation over fair trade, imposing 50…

BRUSKE: Canada Must Stand Firm for a Trade Deal That Delivers for Workers

CLC president Bea Bruske issued the following statement in reaction to Prime Minister Carney describing the Canada-U.S. trade talks as “delicate and intense.” As trade unionists, we know what it takes to win at the negotiating table against a powerful counterpart. It takes strength, clarity, unity. It means knowing your bottom line, understanding your leverage and being prepared to use…

Second Labour Code submission warns Ottawa not to entrench powers to end legal strikes

OTTAWA — The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) says the federal government’s second round of consultations on the Canada Labour Code raises troubling new concerns by asking how the government’s power to intervene in lawful strikes should be preserved, rather than whether it should continue to exist. “The government is asking the wrong question,” said Bea Bruske, President of the CLC.…

Emancipation Day: Justice requires action, not just reflection.

OTTAWA — Canada’s unions are marking Emancipation Day by reiterating their calls for the federal government to strengthen the Employment Equity Act. Emancipation Day recognizes the abolition of slavery in Canada and other British colonies on August 1st, 1834. It is a day to reflect on this nation’s history and participation in slavery, and to remember and honour those who were…

Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

OTTAWA — “The Bank of Canada has now been found twice in two weeks to have broken Canada’s anti-scab law. Parliament passed this law to protect workers’ right to strike and ensure collective bargaining is fair. When employers use scab labour, they undermine that fundamental right. The Bank of Canada should immediately stop using scab labour, comply with the Canada…