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BY Kader Belaouni Labor Day comes this year amid harsh economic realities facing workers across various sectors. Despite the importance of celebrating this occasion that symbolizes workers' struggles throughout history, current living conditions cast a shadow over the joy of this day. Workers today face numerous challenges, particularly the continuous rise in prices of essential goods, which reduces the purchasing power of wages that are no longer sufficient to provide... Read more →

Occupational Health and Safety Summit 2025: The Workers’ Voice Rises

At the Quebec City Convention Center, over 1,500 participants from major unions like the CSD, CSN, and FTQ, along with advocacy groups such as UTTAM and IWC-CTI, gathered for a historic summit on occupational health and safety. Over two days, they discussed the challenges workers face, particularly after legislative changes like Bill 89, which overhauled Quebec’s occupational health and safety system. Sessions focused on critical issues such as safe return-to-work policies,... Read more →

Public Debate: The Future of Immigration in Canada – Challenges for International Students & Migrant Workers

Over the last two decades, the number of international students and migrant workers has been constantly increased, and they have been exposed to complex challenges. Particularly since 2024, the government of Canada put in place numerous changes in the immigration programs, further restricting their conditions of entry and stay in Canada. Within the on-going election campaigns of the federal government, the immigration policy is also one of the main issues... Read more →

Workshop Alert: Navigating Work Permit Changes in Canada

The Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC-CTI) is hosting an educational workshop to guide migrant workers through the work permit change process in Canada. This free session will clarify procedures, rights, and key steps for those seeking to modify their work permits. Details: Registration Required (Link: https://bit.ly/WorkPermitWorkshop) Exclusively for Migrant Workers Virtual Participation (Link sent upon registration) Important Note: This is a public education workshop and does not replace legal advice. Attendees with complex cases are encouraged to consult a... Read more →