OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 16, 2025 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, October 22, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will host a worker-first forum with official NDP leadership candidates, a sanctioned leadership race event officially recognized by Canada's NDP.
The forum will bring together Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, and Heather McPherson for a series of moderated discussions focused on their vision and leadership approach for Canada's NDP.
Moderated by CLC President Bea Bruske, each candidate will have the opportunity to speak for ten minutes, offering voters and workers an opportunity to hear, directly and in detail, how the next NDP leader plans to deliver real results for working people.
"Workers built this party, and Canada's unions are here to make sure it stays focused on delivering for them. This forum is about putting working people at the heart of the leadership conversation." – Bea Bruske, CLC President
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Worker-First Forum with NDP Leadership Candidates |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 6:00 to 7:00 PM ET (Doors open: 5:30 PM ET) |
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The Westin Ottawa – Twenty Two Room (11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa) Or Via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83681751548?pwd=C5emRbJlJRWlvdNrinIshF0Hb2dqxs.1) |
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| MEDIA RSVP: |
Please send an email to [email protected] with your full name and outlet affiliation. |
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| WHO: |
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MODERATOR |
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Bea Bruske – President, Canadian Labour Congress |
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NDP LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES |
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Avi Lewis – Journalist, Activist, Associate Professor |
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Heather McPherson – NDP MP |
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Rob Ashton – President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) |
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Tanille Johnston – Director of Community Programs with the First Nations Health Authority, City Councillor in Campbell River. |
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Tony McQuail – Huron County organic farmer |
SOURCE Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
To arrange an interview, please contact: CLC Media Relations, [email protected], 613-526-7426
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