Statement Archive

On Labour Day we ask: what has gone so wrong in Canada for working people?

Posted: Wednesday, 31 August 2011

There was a time in Canada – not that very long ago – when a working person could expect to have a family-supporting job throughout their life. For an honest day’s labour, a worker could raise their kids, buy a house, pay off the mortgage, take vacat… Read More

Canadians have lost a fighter. Workers have lost a champion.

Posted: Monday, 22 August 2011

Working people across Canada have lost a friend – a champion – with the passing of Jack Layton earlier today. We are in mourning for the loss of the man we called “brother Jack” and offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and his many dear fri… Read More

Statement to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Regarding the 2012 Federal Budget

Posted: Friday, 19 August 2011

The CLC has made a submission to the House of Commons Finance Committee regarding the 2012 federal Budget. The brief argues that the federal and provincial governments should pursue as an urgent priority an expansion of the Canadian Pension Plan by doublin… Read More

Financing Employment Insurance

Posted: Friday, 19 August 2011

The federal government has launched consultations on the setting of Employment Insurance premiums. Currently, EI premium rates are rising to pay for the deficit of over $10 Billion in the “new” Employment Insurance fund which was accumulated during the… Read More

International Youth Day: Canadian Youth Rely on Quality Public Services

Posted: Wednesday, 10 August 2011

OTTAWA – To mark this year's International Youth Day, August 12th, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) have joined forces to draw attention to the many challenges facing Canadian youth today. The unemployment … Read More