Statement Archive

Canadian Unions Call for Universal Access for HIV/AIDS

Posted: Monday, 30 November 2009

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 n… Read More

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

Posted: Friday, 27 November 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 al… 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

Posted: Tuesday, 24 November 2009

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 provinc… 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

Posted: Tuesday, 3 November 2009

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 provinc… 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

Posted: Tuesday, 3 November 2009

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 t… Read More

Canadian Labour Congress adopts Principles of a Fair and Comprehensive Workers’ Compensation System

Posted: Tuesday, 3 November 2009

In 1910, Canada’s workers’ compensation system was born, created out of historic compromise. Workers gave up the right to sue employers for injuries suffered at work in return for the right to workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of fault. In O… Read More

Trade Agreement Labour Side Deals

Posted: Tuesday, 3 November 2009

There is little evidence that labour side deals in trade agreements can become vehicles for the enforcement of labour rights. In the 15 years since the North American Agreement on Labour Cooperation – the labour side deal to the North American Free Trade… Read More

Canadian Labour Congress Policy Statement on Copyright and Net Neutrality

Posted: Tuesday, 3 November 2009

The Canadian Labour Congress is leading the way on addressing copyright and net neutrality issues after the CLC’s Executive Council passed a comprehensive policy paper on October 27, 2009. The policy is the result of discussion and consensus between repr… Read More