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Anthony Perruzza - Humber River-Black Creek
Anthony Perruzza - Humber River-Black Creek
Anthony Perruzza immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of nine. Raised in Humber River–Black Creek, he has called the community home ever since. His extensive involvement in the community includes having served as School Trustee, City of North York Councillor, Member of Provincial Par...
Read More Aug 12, 2026
Persuasive Canvassing Resources
Persuasive Canvassing Resources
We don’t just want to win elections, we want to win power for people. That means shifting politics in every conversation we have. It means building a popular base of support for our transformative political horizon Using these materials, campaigns can build a persuasive canvassing approach that w...
Read More Aug 12, 2026
Krissan Veerasingam - Scarborough Centre
Krissan Veerasingam - Scarborough Centre
Born and raised in Scarborough, Krissan is a long-time community advocate who co-founded and runs the Scarborough Environmental Association alongside his wife, Fizza and was the former Co-Chair of the board for TTC Riders, Toronto's largest transit advocacy organization. Through his initiatives h...
Read More Aug 12, 2026
Amber Morley - Etobicoke–Lakeshore
Amber Morley - Etobicoke–Lakeshore
In 2022 Amber Morley was elected to Toronto City Council representing Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Canada’s largest ward by population. Amber was later appointed Deputy Mayor of Etobicoke in 2023, becoming the first Black female Deputy Mayor in the City of Toronto’s history. At City Hall, Amber s...
Read More Aug 11, 2026
Walking On Sunshine: Metro Days of Action
Walking On Sunshine: Metro Days of Action
As 1995 began, the Toronto and York Region Labour Council was preparing for its 125th anniversary the following year. The oldest central labour body in Canada, the Labour Council wanted 1996 to be a year long celebration of Toronto’s labour history . Included in the plans were an historical exhib...
Read More Aug 10, 2026
Case Study: Organizing For Power in Construction
Case Study: Organizing For Power in Construction
In greater Toronto where the industry has relied on generations of immigrants to provide its workforce, the labour movement has changed lives of thousands of workers who have come from every part of the world to apply their skills and build a future together. [dflip id="4513"][/dflip] Download PDF
Read More Aug 9, 2026
Case Study: Defending Public Water
Case Study: Defending Public Water
Toronto Water Watch was a labour-community coalition that defeated Mayor Mel Lastman’s attempt to startprivatizing Toronto’s water and wastewater system. It helped connect a wide network of residents, environmental activists and union members to win the battle for public opinion and force one of ...
Read More Aug 8, 2026
Case Study: The Fight for Public Education
Case Study: The Fight for Public Education
Working people know that public education is the bedrock foundation of a just and caring society. For more than 150 years, Toronto’s labour movement has relentlessly advocated for policies and funding that provides quality public education for all - including newcomer families and adult learners....
Read More Aug 7, 2026
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