The federal government is moving backwards on unpaid internships
After campaigning on a pledge to create thousands of jobs, internships, and apprenticeships for young people as part of their youth jobs strategy, the federal Liberals are now considering regulations that would permit federally regulated workplaces to hire unpaid interns for up to a year.


Toronto – January 8, 2016 – UFCW Canada is calling on young activists to get involved with an innovative video contest that aims to educate young Canadians about workplace safety, employee rights, and fairness on the job.
Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Qué. – January 5, 2016 – Sophie Bouchard is one of eighteen UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship winners for 2015.
Toronto – October 24, 2015 – As Canada's leading and most progressive union, UFCW Canada recognizes that migration and the hope of providing a better future for our children go hand in hand, and we understand the importance of education.
Toronto – October 21, 2015 – The IVOTE4 campaign, a UFCW Canada youth-led initiative aimed at encouraging young people across Canada to vote in last week's federal election, was a tremendous success.
Toronto – October 14, 2015 – UFCW Canada youth activists have launched the IVOTE4 campaign, to encourage other youth to get out and vote on October 19. IVOTE4 poses one question for Canadian voters – What are you voting for?