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 with BC’s nurses. The breaking point has been reached. Like all workers in healthcare, nurses report chronic staffing shortages, unsafe working conditions, rising workplace violence, and wages that fail to keep pace with the realities of the job. They are now sending a clear message:…
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 resolution to send a clear message to Premier Danielle Smith: No two-tier, American-style health care in Canada. “Public health care is a fundamental Canadian value, not a business opportunity,” said Bea Bruske. “Workers across this country are ready to fight to protect our health care…
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 resolution to send a clear message to Premier Danielle Smith: No two-tier, American-style health care in Canada. “Public health care is a fundamental Canadian value, not a business opportunity,” said Bea Bruske. “Workers across this country are ready to fight to protect our health care…
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 respect for care workers through major new investments in the care economy. Today, more than 2,000 delegates at the Canadian Labour Congress Constitutional Convention adopted an extensive action plan aimed at improving wages and working conditions for care workers, while expanding access to quality care services…
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 Mitzie Hunter, President and CEO, Canadian Women’s Foundation With global trade in turmoil and economic instability reshaping the world, the Carney government has promised strategic support for key sectors to strengthen Canada’s economy. Without bold, sustained investment in the care economy, those efforts will fall short. The inclusion of the care economy…
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…
Patients over profits: Defending our public health care
April 11, 2025
Nanaimo, BC—Canada’s public health care system is in crisis. Working families are facing impossible choices—whether it’s enduring months-long waits for surgery, searching for a family doctor, paying out of pocket for medication, or navigating costly long-term care for loved ones. Years of underfunding, privatization, and tax breaks for the wealthiest have left our universal public health care system under-resourced and…
Canada’s unions launch bold platform as federal election called
March 24, 2025
“Workers Together” plan challenges parties to tackle trade threats, strengthen public health care and address mounting economic pressures. ST. JOHN’S, NL–With yesterday’s election call sending voters to the polls on April 28, Canada’s unions are challenging all parties to put working families first. The Workers Together platform, Building a Better Future for Working People, was launched today in St. John’s,…
HISTORIC WIN FOR CANADIANS AS THE PHARMACARE ACT PASSES
October 11, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada’s unions are celebrating a historic victory for millions of Canadians today with the passing of Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, in the Senate. This landmark legislation marks a significant step toward ensuring everyone can access life-saving medications without financial barriers, moving the country closer to achieving a universal, single-payer pharmacare program. For now, Bill C-64 will provide…