MEDIA ADVISORY - CLC joins Toronto & York Region Labour Council to mark Labour Day amid trade war and rising costs

TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canadian Labour Congress President Bea Bruske will speak at a press conference ahead of Toronto's Labour Day Parade, where she and CLC Secretary-Treasurer Lily Chang will join more than 20,000 union members.

Monday, September 7, 2026

8:30 a.m. -- Toronto & York Region Labour Council Press Conference

Location:
In front of the Sir Adam Beck Statue, median on University Avenue at Queen Street
250 University Ave.
Toronto, ON M5H 4G1

Speakers: 

• Andria Babbington -- Toronto & York Region Labour Council
• Yolanda McClean -- CUPE Ontario
• Bea Bruske -- Canadian Labour Congress
• JP Hornick -- OPSEU/SEFPO
• Carolyn Egan -- Steelworkers' Toronto Area Council, United Steelworkers
• Kate Ziegler -- President, ACTRA Toronto

9:30 a.m. -- Toronto Labour Day Parade

Location: Queen Street West and University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

Media availability:
Bruske will be available around the press conference. Bruske and Chang will be available before the parade, along the parade route and following the event.

Topics include the escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, protecting Canadian jobs and industries, affordability and rising costs, and the federal review of the Canada Labour Code.

Notes for media:

• Open coverage
• Photo and video opportunities at the press conference and throughout the parade
• Media wishing to arrange an interview are encouraged to contact CLC Media Relations in advance.

SOURCE Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)

Media contact: Canadian Labour Congress, [email protected], 613-526-7426, ji:cope225