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At the 2026 Progress Summit: Defending Democracy Across Borders, Canada’s labour leaders discussed what labour is fighting for: a different economic and trade future that puts workers at the centre.
As Trump-era trade and economic policies reshape decisions about jobs, industry, and investment, workers and communities in Canada are feeling the effects. From manufacturing to public services to war-shock inflation, economic choices are being made that will reshape the future of work on both sides of the border, often without workers at the table. Panelists include:
- Bea Bruske, Canadian Labour Congress, President
- Magali Picard, Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ), Présidente
- Barry Sawyer, UFCW Canada, National President
The panel discussion was moderated by Jen Hassum, Executive Director of the Broadbent Institute.
