Toronto, Ontario Regional Representative, Canadian Labour Congress – Ontario Region Christopher Wilson (he/him) is a labour/community activist and lawyer with over 25 years experience advocating for workers. Christopher articled at the Ontario Labour Relations Board. He started his career as a Union organizer, then became Regional Coordinator, Ontario Region and subsequently the Director, Regional Offices…
Waterloo, Ontario President, Waterloo Region Designated Early Childhood Educator Local Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Jennifer Wallage is deeply committed to advancing equity, social justice, and high-quality publicly funded education through advocacy, collaboration, and informed leadership. Her professional interests include labour relations, member support, policy development, and professional learning that strengthens educator voice and professional…
Edmonton, Alberta Forest Research Officer/NRCan National Consultation Team President Natural Resources Canada/The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Mihai Voicu is a forest carbon modeller with over 20 years of experience working in Canada’s boreal ecosystems, specializing in biomass, growth and yield, and national GHG reporting. His work bridges science, policy, and operations…
Sauble Beach, Ontario Teacher/OECTA Councillor, Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association Erin is an educator, labour leader, and community advocate from Sauble Beach, Ontario, with over 20 years of experience in education. She currently serves on OECTA’s Provincial Executive, where she helps develop policy and set priorities to support healthy and sustainable working conditions for educators…
Winnipeg, Manitoba Vice President Manitoba Nurses Union, Manitoba Nurses Union Katie Stark is a pediatric and forensic nurse in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is the Vice President of the Manitoba Nurses Union. Living in Manitoba, she enjoys the winters, cheering on her Winnipeg Jets, but enjoys getting away with her husband when the deep cold sets…
St. John’s, Newfoundland Registered Nurse / Regional Representative, Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador Taylor Smith is a Registered Nurse with experience in acute care, forensic nursing, and nursing education. Taylor serves on the Registered Nurses’ Union of Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors as a Regional Representative and as Young Worker Vice President of…
Toronto, Ontario President, PSSP Solange Scott is deeply committed to equity, advocacy, and community leadership, with professional interests rooted in labour relations, workplace health and safety, and human rights. As a union leader, she is passionate about empowering workers, strengthening governance, and advancing systemic change through collective action. She values mentorship and member engagement, particularly…
Toronto, Ontario Staff Representative, Research, Public Policy, and Bargaining Support, United Steelworkers Kerri Scheer is a trade union researcher at the United Steelworkers, where she provides corporate and sectoral analysis, costing, and public policy submissions to strengthen collective agreements for workers across Canada. She specializes in the public and health care sectors, supporting workers in…
Richmond Hill, Ontario Executive Director, Labour Education Centre Fayzal Samji is a collaborative leader dedicated to building strong relationships across labour, government, business, and community sectors to create opportunities for equity‑deserving groups. His work focuses on partnership development, innovative workforce strategies, and strengthening networks that support sustainable career pathways. Fayzal excels at bringing diverse stakeholders…
York, Ontario Executive Director, The College of Carpenters and Allied Trades
