Statements

2010 International Women's Day

On this International Women’s Day, the Canadian Labour Congress calls on all workers to act to end the attack on women’s equality rights in Canada. Late in 2009, Canadians were shocked by the latest assault by the federal government on thirty years of wom… Read More

Statement for February 2010 - Black History Month

The Canadian Labour Congress representing 3.2 million unionized workers acknowledges the month of February is an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions made by members of the African-Diaspora to our unions, workplaces an… Read More

Canadian Labour Congress Statement for December 10, 2009 - International Human Rights Day

Workers struggle daily to secure and promote human rights for their workplaces, communities, country and in support of those in other countries. The Canadian Labour Congress representing over 3 million workers, recognizes the strength and commitment of these c… Read More

CLC Policy Paper to the Fifteenth Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 15)

It is imperative to reach a strong international agreement: an agreement in which the needs and aspirations of all are taken into account; an agreement that will effectively shape the blueprint for the type of society we wish to build and pass on to future gen… Read More

Another international broken promise?

On March 30th, 2007 Canada’s government signed onto the United Nations Convention on Persons with Disabilities. Later that same year, in the Speech from the Throne, the government gave itself a pat on the back: “Our Government believes that focus and a… Read More

Canadian Unions Call for Universal Access for HIV/AIDS

On the occasion of World AIDS Day, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) sees good news from the recent UN data in the 2009 AIDS epidemic update, showing that global rates for new infections are now 17% less than eight years ago. That good news however must not … Read More

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women December 6, 2009

On December 6th, we mourn the 14 women killed in Montreal in 1989. On this day we remember all women who are murdered or experience violence by partners, family members and strangers throughout this country. On this day we recommit to take action against all f… Read More

Statement to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Regarding Bill C-56, Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self-Employed Workers

Introduction On behalf of the 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), we want to thank you for affording us the opportunity to present our views. The CLC brings together Canada’s national and international unions along with the provincial… Read More

Statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Regarding the Canada Pension Plan Provisions of Bill C-51, The Economic Recovery Act

Introduction On behalf of the 3.2 million members of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), we want to thank you for affording us the opportunity to present our views. The CLC brings together Canada’s national and international unions along with the provincial… Read More

Statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Regarding Bill C – 280

The Canadian Labour Congress welcomes and urges all parties to support this important Bill. The Bill would modestly increase EI benefits to 55% of earnings – as now – but calculated on the basis of the best 12 weeks over the previous year. We welcome the … Read More