Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress

Labour movement to Parliament: it’s time to put workers at the centre of Canada’s trade strategy

February 3, 2026 at 7:00 am  Labour

OTTAWA — As global trade tensions rise and economic uncertainty deepens, Canada’s labour movement is demanding an end to trade policies that put corporate interests ahead of workers. Labour leaders from private and public sector will call for a worker-centred economic strategy that protects good jobs, rebuilds domestic industry, strengthens public services, upholds human rights, and defends Canada’s economic sovereignty.

Canada’s trade policy is failing workers, families and entire communities. For too long, decisions have been made behind closed doors that cost Canadians their jobs, hollow out our industries, and weaken our public services.

The message to parliamentarians is a simple one: Labour has a clear plan and it must have a seat at the table.

WHAT: An economic strategy and future trade deals must centre workers

WHEN: Wednesday, February 4 at 1:15 PM ET

WHERE: Rogers Centre (55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa), Trillium Room or via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82682528884 (Meeting ID: 826 8252 8884)

WHO:

  • Bea Bruske, President, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
  • Lana Payne, National President, Unifor
  • Mark Hancock, National President, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
  • Marty Warren, National Director, United Steelworkers (USW)
  • Sharon DeSousa, President, Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC)
  • David Chartrand, General Vice-President, Machinists Union (IAM Union)

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To arrange an interview, please contact: 
 CLC Media Relations 
 [email protected] 
 613-526-7426

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