Speeches

Speech at the FTQ Bureau Meeting

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Thank you Michel, for your invitation to welcome your Bureau to Vancouver and to the International Trade Union Confederation Second World Congress. The Canadian Labour Congress is very pleased to be hos… Read More

Speech to the ITUC Youth Committee Meeting

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Delegates, committee members and guests – welcome to beautiful British Columbia and welcome to Vancouver. Bonjour et bienvenue à Vancouver. I come from British Columbia and am very … Read More

Speech to the ILWU Memorial for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Ballantyne Pier

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Sister and brothers, on this historic occasion when we gather to remember the brave workers of Ballantyne Pier, I am honoured to bring you greetings of solidarity from the 3.2 million members of the Canadian La… Read More

Speech - Retirement Security Finance Ministers Meeting, Charlottetown, PEI

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Friends, there are 14 federal, provincial and territorial Finance Ministers meeting today and Monday here in PEI. Not in the meeting are union members representing the 3.2 million workers who are member… Read More

Speech to the COPE Third National Convention

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Sisters and Brothers, I am pleased to bring you warm greetings of solidarity from the Officers and 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress. And to congratulate COPE/SEPB as y… Read More

Speech to the Committee on the Application of Standards International Labour Organization Conference

Presented by: Barbara Byers

(Check Against Delivery) Thank you et merci. Canadian workers welcome this review by the Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations regarding Canada’s record on Convention 87, Freedom of Association… Read More

Speech to the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Conference

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) On behalf of the 3.2 million workers who are members of the Canadian Labour Congress, it is my honour to bring both greetings and thanks for the important work you are doing at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum… Read More

Speech at News conference with Mayor Dennis O’Keefe

Presented by: Ken Georgetti

(Check Against Delivery) Good morning everybody. I’m Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress and I am delighted to be here in St. John’s this morning. I should mention that Lana Payne, president of … Read More

Speech - Steelworkers Local 6500 Rally, Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Presented by: Barbara Byers

(Check Against Delivery) Brothers and Sisters, chers consoeurs et confrères: I bring you greetings from Ken Georgetti, President of the Canadian Labour Congress and proud Steelworker, and all the officers of the CLC.… Read More

Speech to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Security and National Safety on Bill C-391

Presented by: Barbara Byers

(Check Against Delivery) On behalf of the 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to present our views on Bill C-391, an act that would repeal the long-gun registry. Th… Read More