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Statement from Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

February 11, 2026
Today, families in Tumbler Ridge and across British-Columbia are going through something no one should ever have to experience.   Every student…
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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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VDLC Welcomes Three New Affiliations

January 21, 2026
The VDLC started the new year off by welcoming the affiliation of three new union…
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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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