March 4, 2021 - The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will be holding its 3-day Convention virtually, on June 16-18, 2021, using an interactive and secure online platform. Delegates will be able to elect leadership through secure voting, discuss policy through live moderated debate, and determine the actions that will set the agenda for Canada’s labour movement. 

If you are interested in attending the Canadian Labour Congress Convention, please submit an application for consideration. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 19, 2021. 

Wednesday, June 16
Opening Ceremonies & Welcome – 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm EDT
Convention Video & President’s Address – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT
Reports: Credentials Committee & Canadian Council – 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT
Economic & Social Policy Resolutions Committee Report & Democratic Agenda Policy Paper – 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm EDT
Emergency Resolutions – 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm EDT

Thursday, June 17
Reports: Credentials Committee & Secretary-Treasurer – 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm EDT
Economic & Social Policy Resolutions Committee Report & Good Jobs Agenda Policy Paper – 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT
Report: Constitution & Structure Committee – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EDT
Election Forum: Officer Candidates – 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT 

Friday, June 18
Report: Credentials Committee – 12:30 pm to 12:45 pm EDT
General Resolutions Committee Report & Climate Action Agenda Policy Paper – 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm EDT
General Resolutions Committee Report & Human Rights Agenda Policy Paper – 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EDT
Orders of the Day – 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT
Officer Elections – 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm EDT
Swearing-in Ceremony & Convention Wrap-Up – 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm EDT

More details about the agenda, optional orientation sessions and equity caucuses here.

Delegates will need access to a computer or tablet with reliable internet in order to fully participate. The CLC will communicate log in information ahead of the Convention.

In Solidarity,

USW Local 1944