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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.

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.

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Housing in a Time of Crisis: CUPE Policy Statement

Housing availability and affordability is at a crisis point across Canada. Our members see the toll that the housing crisis is taking on their lives and communities every day. Workers need to be able to afford a home near their place of work, and communities need frontline workers to be able to live where they work.

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.

US tariffs and their impact on the Canadian economy

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to implement a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada, to take effect as soon as March 5th, with the rates being 25% on most goods and 10% on energy.

We must stand together to defend Canadian jobs and public services

The reason for these punishing tariffs changes by the day and the hour. But the impacts of Donald Trump’s trade war, however, are already well-understood: Canada could face a recession and significant job losses in multiple industries in every region of the country.