Friday, February 13, 2026 Setting the Record Straight on Bill C-259 CLAC Executive Director Wayne Prins Responds to Critics and Reaffirms CLAC’s Commitment to Worker Choice and Collaborative Labour Relations News Newsletters National OTTAWA—When Heather McPherson, Edmonton Strathcona MP and NDP national leader candidate, introduced the Fair Representation Bill (C-259) in the House of Commons, it reignited debate about how unions interact with employers in Canada’s labour landscape. McPherson has targeted what she describes as employer-friendly unions and has taken direct aim at CLAC. In response, CLAC Executive Director Wayne Prins is setting the record straight. Challenging the notion that collaboration undermines worker representation, he stated, “For her to suggest there is no place for collaboration in labour relations is out of touch with how labour works,” pointing to the Canadian Labour Congress itself, which promotes social dialogue and constructive engagement between parties. Wayne reaffirmed that CLAC’s model is rooted in democratic worker choice and respectful, productive labour relations that puts workers first. Read more: Journal of Commerce: “Bill C-259: Is CLAC out of step or walking a new path for unions?” You might be interested in Skill and Care on the Milk Route 17 Sep 2026 Building Skills, Growing Careers 15 Sep 2026 CLAC's Statement on Canada's Energy Future 14 Sep 2026 Seeing Clearly 13 Sep 2026