WHAT:The Toronto & York Region Labour Council will take to the streets with over 20,000 labour members to defend workers everywhere, honouring the past, present and future victories of the Labour Movement at the Labour Day Parade. Prior to the start of the parade, the Labour Council will hold a press conference with partners in labour.  WHO: Andria Babbington – Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Yolanda McClean – CUPE Ontario
Bea Bruske – Canadian Labour Congress
Laura Walton – Ontario Federation of Labour
JP Hornick – OPSEU/SEFPO
Carolyn Egan – Steelworkers’ Toronto Area Council, United Steelworkers
Kate Ziegler – ACTRA Toronto  WHEN:8:30 a.m., Monday, September 7, 2026  WHERE:In front of Sir Adam Beck Statue (median on University Ave. at Queen Street)
250 University Ave
Toronto, ON
M5H 4G1  WHY:In a time of uncertainty, workers across Toronto and York Region are taking to the streets to celebrate all that we have won and organize to defend it. To push back against inflation, tariffs, and rising costs, our communities are standing up to support each other in the struggle for dignity, equity, and accountability. On Labour Day, we will carry on this fight.

Additional information can be found at: https://www.labourcouncil.ca/labourday2026/