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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 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 Avenue
Toronto, Ontario

Media availability:
Bruske and Chang will be available to media before the parade and for interviews along the parade route and following the event.

Topics include the escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, protecting Canadian jobs and industries, and the federal review of the Canada Labour Code.

Notes for media:

Open coverage
Photo and video opportunities throughout the parade
Media wishing to arrange an interview are encouraged to contact CLC Media Relations in advance.

Media contact:
Canadian Labour Congress
media@clcctc.ca
613-526-7426

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