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2026 HDLC Activist Awards

March 26, 2026

The annual awards night is booked for June 25th at Marquis Gardens. Individual tickets will be…

No More Waiting: Canada’s Unions Demand Action to Modernize the Employment Equity Act

March 21, 2026

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Canada’s unions are renewing our…

Canada’s unions call for immediate action as global oil shock drives up costs for Canadians

March 19, 2026

OTTAWA – The recent events relating to global energy disruptions – from conflict involving Iran…

Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Responds to Canada’s 2026 – 2030 Sustainable Jobs Action Plan

March 13, 2026

OTTAWA, ON––The Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council acknowledges that many of the government’s priorities and those…

The next webinar in our series: Addressing the Housing Crisis

March 10, 2026

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has launched a new webinar series in 2026, The Issues…

Rising Up for women’s economic justice

March 8, 2026

This International Women’s Day, Canada’s unions are Rising Up to demand a worker-centred economic strategy…

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