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As Quebec approaches its October 5 election, right-wing parties are not only competing over taxes, public services, or the economy. Another, more dangerous competition is taking place: who can appear tougher on migrants and religious minorities, and who can go further in using the language of “protecting Quebec’s identity” and “secularism” to justify exclusion? This is happening while working-class families face a housing crisis, a rising cost of living, and... Read more →

Making Health and Safety Rights Real for Non-Unionized Workers

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When Canada Needed Harish, He Was “Essential” When He Asked for Safety, He Became Deportable

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Organizations Call on Political Parties to Act Against Abusive Employer Appeals

As Quebec’s election campaign unfolds, twelve organizations defending workers injured or made ill by their jobs—including the Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC-CTI)—are calling on the main political parties to take action. In a joint letter sent on September 2, 2026, the organizations denounce the increasing legal battles within Quebec’s workers’ compensation system. Employer appeals before the Tribunal rose from 2,343 in 1997–1998 to 29,688 in 2024—an increase of nearly 1,200%. Employer-initiated... Read more →