Category: Policy Statement

There is an ongoing crisis in our publicly-funded schools in Toronto, and across the province.

Last January, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council declared that 2023 would be the year of the union. Twelve months later, it could not be more clear: we were right. In 2023, workers set the new standard for what a fighting, militant labour movement can look like. In particular, strike activity was higher in 2023 than it has been so far this century. The strike is back.

The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is speaking out to oppose the rapidly escalating violence in Israel-Palestine, and joining the call for an immediate ceasefire, aid to Gaza, and an end to the blockade.

Submitted: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Municipal Funding and Democratic Authority(148 words) WHEREAS many Ontarians live

Torontonians have spoken, and change has come to our city. After over a decade of right-wing rule in Toronto, working people across the city have chosen a new direction and elected Olivia Chow as our next mayor.

Over 1,000 workers a year are killed on the job across Canada and countless more are injured or made ill at work. At this time of year, we mark important milestones in the fight to protect workers health and safety and to hold accountable those employers who kill or injure workers.

This mayoral by-election is an unprecedented opportunity for labour and Torontonians to make our mark

With the official resignation of John Tory and pending final approval of City Council later this month, Toronto will be headed to a mayoral by-election on June 26, 2023. This unexpected reality presents an opportunity to elect a mayor who understands working people and who will champion progressive solutions to issues that matter to us and our families. Electing a mayor who will work for—and with—working people is within our reach. This is our chance.

Just after the municipal election in October 2022, Doug Ford bestowed Toronto’s mayor with additional powers which diminish the democratic processes and powers of local councillors.

Looking at recent controversial legislation from 2022 – Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and Bill 39 (Better Municipal Governance Act) – here is a list of winners and losers: