Canadian Labour Congress

CLC president Bea Bruske issued a statement in reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) describing the Canada-U.S. trade talks as “delicate and intense”: “As trade unionists, we know what it takes to win at the negotiating table against a powerful counterpart. It takes strength, clarity, unity. It means knowing your bottom line, understanding your leverage and being prepared to use it. Sometimes it means not being afraid to walk away from a bad deal, and that’s our message to the entire Canadian negotiating team. Canadian workers need a deal that protects good jobs, strengthens our economy and delivers real stability for workers and communities. Canada must be prepared to hold firm on our interests and our red lines, while also having a clear plan to support workers and communities if tariffs come into effect.” Contact media@clcctc.ca.