On August 8, 2025, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), along with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), and Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney opposing the recent invitation for Philippine President Marcos Jr. to visit Canada and the further deepening of military cooperation between Canada and the Philippines, particularly with the upcoming ratification of the Status of the Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between Canada and the Philippines. The full letter can be found below:
Canadian Unions Oppose Invitation to President Marcos Jr. and Deepening Canada-Philippines Military Cooperation
- by ichrpcanada