Pacific Region Municipal Training Opportunities
March 03, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hosting a series of courses to get ready for the upcoming municipal election in 2026. Working people need to make their voices heard, to ensure that we elect local governments that are friendly to workers and address the issues we care about.
The following courses are being offered via Zoom:
- Candidate Recruitment: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP HERE - So, You Want to Run for Local Office: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP HERE - Candidate Recruitment: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP HERE - So, You Want to Run for Local Office: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP HERE
The following courses are being offered in person:
- Candidate Training: Saturday March 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Maritime Labour Centre – Vancouver
REGISTER HERE - Candidate Training: Saturday March 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Douglas College – Coquitlam Campus
REGISTER HERE
Below are the course descriptions for each workshop.
Candidate Recruitment
In this focused workshop, you’ll learn how to identify and evaluate strong candidates by looking for traits like community engagement, clear communication, genuine passion, and fundraising savvy. We’ll show you where to find prospects—from unions and community groups to past volunteers—and how to perform quick background checks to avoid surprises. You’ll also develop a tailored conversation script that anticipates potential barriers and inspires confidence. Through hands-on activities and role-plays, you’ll leave fully prepared to make that first ask and recruit tomorrow’s leaders.
So, You Want to Run for Local Office?
Are you considering running for Council, School Board, or Regional District Board in 2026 in your community? This workshop will give participants an opportunity to hear from current and/or former councillors and trustees. The training will be part of a series of campaign workshops in the lead up to the 2026 Local Government Elections. This initial module will focus on the reasons to run for public office, the work of elected officials, and what you need to start doing now in order to win in 2026.
Candidate Training
Candidate Training is a training designed to elevate the presence, communication, and campaign readiness of new and prospective candidates. During the course, participants will sharpen their public-speaking skills, master concise messaging for varied audiences. The course also covers basic campaign communications.
Email pacific@clcctc.ca for more info.