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National AccessAbility Week 2025: Federal government must provide a better benefit

May 29, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking National AccessAbility Week 2025 by calling on the newly elected federal government to shape a better Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) that lifts people with disabilities in Canada out of poverty. “The Canada Disability Benefit was a landmark initiative and legacy program left over by Canada’s last Liberal government,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress. “However,…
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Throne Speech misses the mark for workers

May 27, 2025
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech OTTAWA –– Workers expected an ambitious plan to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and defend communities against Trump’s agenda, however, today’s throne speech provided none of this. Workers need the federal government to have a plan, backed by bold investment and action, to deliver good…
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Workers mark IDAHOBIT 2025 united against anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate

May 17, 2025
Across Canada, unions are marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with a renewed call to action to challenge the disproportionate and alarmingly high levels of harassment and violence faced by 2SLGBTQI+ people both at work and in our communities. “Combatting all forms of anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate, whether it’s discrimination at work or in our society, is a trade…
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Labour 7 Statement to G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

May 14, 2025
Labour 7 urges G7 countries to put green and decent job creation at heart of economic policymaking Workers in the Crossfire: Inflation, Austerity, Precarious Jobs and Rising Insecurity Workers in G7 countries have faced a series of compounding shocks in recent years that have significantly strained household incomes and undermined job security. The 2022- 2023 surge in inflation led to…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet

May 13, 2025
OTTAWA – Today marks a new chapter for Canada, and workers are watching closely. With the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s new Cabinet, working people across Canada are looking not for symbolism, but for action—urgent, bold, and focused. Canadians are struggling with the rising cost of living, a worsening housing crisis, a strained public health care system, and job insecurity…
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Grieving families demand real enforcement of the Westray Law

May 9, 2025
Today, May 9th 2025, marks the 33rd anniversary of the Westray disaster, where 26 miners in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, were killed in an underground explosion, the result of appalling disregard for health and safety laws – and the dignity of workers and their families. No worker should risk their life just by showing up to work. Yet in 2023,…
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Universal health care must include mental health

May 5, 2025
Canada’s unions are marking Mental Health Week by calling on the new federal government to improve health care access for workers and their families. “Mental health care supports in Canada will only improve if governments invest in our existing health care infrastructure,” said Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). “But Canada’s health care systems are struggling. Rebuilding…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

April 29, 2025
Today, we celebrate and thank Jagmeet Singh for his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to working people across Canada, following his announcement that he will be stepping down as leader of the New Democratic Party. Jagmeet has been a tireless, principled, and passionate champion for fairness, justice, and the dignity of work. I’ve had the honour of working alongside him…
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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the federal election results

April 29, 2025
Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on last night’s election victory. Canadians with a diversity of political views have delivered a clear message: they have rejected Pierre Poilievre’s American-style conservative politics. They chose to uphold the values that define us—strong public services like health care, reliable union jobs, and the belief that neighbours look out for one another. Now, Canadians…
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Day of Mourning: Workers’ safety and wellbeing must be a top priority 

April 28, 2025
Every year on April 28, workers in Canada mark the National Day of Mourning, a solemn day to remember and honour workers who have been injured, made ill, or lost their lives because of their job. Today, we come together in remembrance and solidarity, and we reflect on the lives forever changed by workplace tragedies. We recommit ourselves to ensuring…
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