CLC Convention Spotlights Care Economy and Inequality as Key Labor Priorities

Event summary

  • Day three of the CLC Constitutional Convention focuses on care economy investments and workplace equity.
  • Newly elected federal NDP leader Avi Lewis to address delegates on May 13, 2026.
  • CLC Humanitarian Award to be presented posthumously to the late Honourable Murray Sinclair.
  • Panel discussion led by Mitzie Hunter, Executive Director of the Canadian Women's Foundation, on care economy importance.

The big picture

The CLC's emphasis on the care economy and workplace equity aligns with broader labor movements pushing for systemic changes in social services and workplace fairness. As Canada faces demographic shifts and increasing inequality, the convention's discussions could set the stage for significant policy shifts in the coming years.

What we're watching

Policy Influence
How the CLC's focus on care economy investments will impact federal labor policies under the new NDP leadership.
Workplace Equity
Whether the convention's discussions on fighting injustice and discrimination will translate into tangible union initiatives.
Care Economy Growth
The pace at which Canada's care systems will receive significant investments following the CLC's advocacy.