Two years on, the world has changed. As government priorities change with it, let’s make sure people are put first.

There’s a lot that the Canadian government got right during the pandemic – like billions in emergency benefits, sick leave and progress on universal child care. But there’s a lot that they haven’t acted on too. As we begin the road to recovery, it’s important that we continue to advocate for the issues that matter most to workers and their families.

Join thousands of people from across Canada who are scheduling virtual meetings with their MPs. Below you will find all the tools you need to ensure a successful meeting – including training videos, policy explainers, lobbying guides and more.

In the news

The recent confidence-and-supply agreement between the Government and the NDP promises action on a number of critical issues – but what exactly does it mean?

Setting the record straight

Learn how to talk about the benefits of the agreement with your friends, family and fellow workers.

Book a meeting with your MP

Use this simple tool and follow the script to schedule a virtual lobby meeting with your MP.

Download the Activist guide

You’ll find everything you need in the activist guide. From how to prepare and how to present, when you plan a meeting with your MP.

Guide to using Zoom

Whether you’re a zoom pro or a beginner, learning the basics always helps.

Watch a training video

We’re here to help you build that confidence to lobby. It’s simple! Watch these videos to learn how to tell your story and influence decision-makers to take action.

Feedback survey

In a post-pandemic reality, what needs to change to make things more fair for everybody? Take our survey and help us define the next phase of the Forward Together campaign.

Recent News

Day of Mourning Ceremonies 2024

April 28th is the labour movement’s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to preventing future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. This year, we will gather in…
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Reject corporate gaslighting and deliver help for people in Budget 2024

By Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress as published in iPolitics We hear a familiar call coming from wealthy interests – joining forces once again with Conservatives – banging the drum for more corporate tax giveaways and deeper cuts to government spending in the upcoming Budget. Bay Street analysts and bank lobbyists loudly lament Canada’s “tumbling productivity”, sneeringly spreading blame…
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Canada must address systemic racism and discrimination in the workforce

As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, Canada’s unions call on the federal government to take immediate, concrete action to address racism within our workforce. This starts with updating the Employment Equity Act by implementing the Employment Equity Task Force’s recommended reforms. The Employment Equity Act represents a critical tool in our…
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