Speeches Archive

Speech to the Rally for Action on the Global AIDS Crisis

Posted: Thursday, 30 September 2010

(Check against delivery) The CLC, on behalf of 3.2 million workers, add their support to calls for the reform of Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) in order to save the lives of those living with HIV/AIDS. Today, we too want to send a strong mes… Read More

Speech to the CEP Convention

Posted: Tuesday, 21 September 2010

(Check against delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you greetings of solidarity from the Canadian Labour Congress and its 3.2 million members. And I completely agree with the theme of this CEP Convention – “Workers First! Challenge t… Read More

Labour Day speech

Posted: Tuesday, 7 September 2010

(Check against delivery) Sisters, brothers – Solidarity greetings from the labour movement – the folks who brought you the weekend! As 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress celebrate Labour Day, it’s good to remember – there was a ti… Read More