Canada is at crossroads. On one hand, we face skyrocketing cost-of-living, a housing crisis, and growing threats to public services and the environment. On the other, we have right-wing leaders like Pierre Poilievre, who promise to support workers but always side with banks, billionaires, and big polluters when push comes to shove.
There is a better path forward — one guided by progressive leadership that puts workers, families, and communities first.
There is no question that Canada needs new leadership, and after a decade in power, the Liberals are a spent force. Time and again, they have promised transformative change, only to fall short. While they campaign from the left, once elected, they often make compromises or slow progress on critical issues like universal pharmacare, dental care, and climate action, even as the NDP pushes them to follow through. Canadians need a government that will deliver for everyday people, not for corporate elites.
We need a government that will move us forward with purpose, fairness, and a commitment to justice for all. The time has come for a shift that truly prioritizes the well-being of all Canadians.
It’s easy to claim to be fighting for the little guy, but actions speak louder than slogans. Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives do represent change – for the worse. They talk a big game about supporting working people, but their record of slashing public services, weakening environmental protections, and undermining workers’ rights tells a different story.
We don’t need another life-long politician like Pierre Poilievre serving the wealthy. As the political face of corporate greed, the Conservatives’ policies are the cause of — not the solution to — many of the problems we face today. They benefit big business at the expense of working families, who must shoulder higher out-of-pocket costs for essentials and endure lower wages with fewer workplace protections. Their cuts to public services and the social safety net would be catastrophic, undoing years of progress.
Canada needs new progressive leadership. As our country grapples with a housing crisis, an ever-rising cost of living, and escalating climate challenges, we can’t rely on half measures or corporate-friendly policies. We need a government with the courage to deliver real solutions, effective action on housing, better pay, and stronger public services. Canada needs bold, progressive leadership that will protect our rights and stand up to powerful interests and lobbies.
That leadership matters not just in principle but in practice: governments are the employers of thousands of CUPE members, shaping their working conditions, the public services they deliver, and the very laws and regulations that govern employment and labour relations.
That is why CUPE is proud to support Jagmeet Singh and the New Democratic Party. They have consistently championed workers’ rights, fought for robust public services, and pushed for meaningful, long-term answers to the cost-of-living crisis. From forcing the Liberal government to adopt anti-scab legislation, to defending programs we all rely on — like national pharmacare, dental care, and child care — the NDP has shown it is willing to stand shoulder to shoulder with unions and everyday Canadians. Together, we can build on these vital achievements and create a better future.
Pierre Poilievre is hoping we won’t remember how damaging Harper-style attacks on public services can be – but we won’t let that happen again. The best path forward is to elect more New Democrats to the House of Commons — leaders who understand what it’s like to struggle with rent, face sky-high grocery bills, or worry about privatized essential services. By supporting local NDP candidates, we can fight for workers’ rights and stronger social programs and shift the balance of power in Ottawa to build a fairer Canada, the Canada we all deserve.
This election, we encourage all CUPE members to get involved and make their voices heard. Visit cupe.ca/CUPE-Votes to find out how you can get involved.
