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Employment Insurance changes in response to US tariff war

The federal government is making three changes to Employment Insurance (EI) in order to support workers in the context of a US tariff war. These changes eliminate the one-week waiting period before workers can collect EI, stop severance and vacation pay affecting EI benefits, and make it easier for workers to qualify for EI. A more detailed description of the changes is included below.

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Unifor – CUPE Joint Statement

Canada’s largest public and private sector unions stand united against attacks on Canadian workers initiated by the United States Administration’s escalating trade and investment war.

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Developing our energy sovereignty through public investment

The current political landscape has clearly demonstrated that Canada’s energy sovereignty from the United States is a key part of our economic independence.

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Economic Directions

Get the latest updates on economic growth, jobs, wages, inflation and interest rates, all in one place.

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Can removing interprovincial trade barriers protect the economy from Trump’s tariffs?

In the face of US President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff threats, Canadian premiers and federal politicians are calling for a reduction of internal trade barriers. Many claim Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) could grow by hundreds of billions of dollars simply by removing regulatory barriers.

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New Liberal leader backpedals on party promise to tax the rich

Recent progress made on tax fairness is at risk of being rolled back. During the leadership race, new Liberal Party leader Mark Carney announced he would not go ahead with changes to the capital gains tax announced in the 2024 federal budget. This decision will reduce government revenue at a critical time and make the tax system less fair for workers.

Raising the floor for child care workers

The victories achieved by CUPE 2484 in Ontario and CUPE 4745 in Nova Scotia signal a wider, national push for better compensation, safer working environments, and greater respect for child care work. CUPE members have proved once again that when workers unite, they can compel meaningful, sector-wide change.

Our union’s future is ours: Perspectives from CUPE’s young workers

In a time of unprecedented uncertainty – where workers’ rights are under threat from conservative politicians and corporate interests – the hard-won gains of the past century are at risk. A new generation of workers is stepping into this struggle, navigating harsh economic realities and social pressures while juggling their personal and professional lives.

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CUPE members affirm Montreal Declaration to fight back against Trump assault on Canadian workers

Today, at CUPE’s Building Strong Locals Conference in Montreal, over 500 CUPE members from across Canada affirmed the Montreal Declaration. The declaration acknowledges the formidable contribution that the labour movement has made to building what makes us proudest to be Canadian: our public health care, public education, and so many more cherished public services. The declaration also sets out CUPE’s demands for a worker-focused response to the existential crisis posed by Donald Trump’s assault on Canadian workers.

CUPE calls for public protections against Trump’s tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs would severely damage the Canadian economy, our public services and our way of life. These tariffs are not a one-off: they are part of a larger anti-democratic effort by his administration to solidify billionaire control over government, stoke fear and racism, and cement US imperialism in Canada and around the globe.