Innisfil, Ontario Child Protection Worker, York CAS President OPSEU/SEFPO Local 304 Andrew is a Child Protection Investigator and long-standing union president with more than 20 years in protection services. He began his career in Central Massachusetts, working on the front lines with high-risk youth involved in crime and gangs, an experience that shaped his lifelong…
Mississauga, Ontario Customer Service Representative Liquor Control Board of Ontario Michael Hamilton has a strong interest in lifelong learning and staying engaged with current events, particularly the ways public policy and politics shape everyday life. He values being well informed as a foundation for meaningful personal and collective progress. Michael also enjoys building LEGO, especially…
Granby, Québec Président, Syndicat de Champlain (CSQ) Jean‑François Guilbault est président du Syndicat de Champlain (CSQ) à Granby, au Québec. Représenter, défendre et accompagner ses pairs guident ses intérêts et ses actions au quotidien. Enseignant au secondaire, il est fier d’avoir contribué au développement des générations futures en misant sur le potentiel de chacun de…
Mississauga, Ontario Executive Officer, Toronto Professional Firefighters Association Ryan Grech is a senior public safety leader with experience spanning emergency operations, labour relations, and public-sector governance. He holds a Master and Bachelor of Public Administration and is recognized for bridging operational leadership with policy and institutional accountability. His professional interests include public trust, intergovernmental collaboration,…
Port Moody, British Columbia President, Emergency Communications Professionals of BC – CUPE Local 8911 Don Grant combines frontline operational expertise with provincial labour leadership. As President of the Emergency Communications Professionals of BC, he represents the workforce responsible for 99% of the province’s 9-1-1 call volume and dispatch for over 70 police and fire agencies.…
Collingwood, Ontario Firefighter-HazMat Technician, Whitby Fire & Emergency Services Vice-President, Whitby Professional Firefighters Association Peer Support Lead and Emerging Technologies District Lead, International Association of Firefighters Josh Girard is a professional firefighter with Whitby Fire & Emergency Services whose work spans frontline emergency response, labour leadership, and firefighter wellbeing. He serves as Vice President of…
Edmonton, Alberta Sr Advisor Health Safety & Wellness, Health Sciences Association of Alberta Ray Geldreich is the Senior Advisor, Health, Safety, and Wellness for the Health Sciences Association of Alberta, working with healthcare professionals, employers, and regulators to advance physical and psychological safety. With over 15 years of experience in complex public-sector environments, Ray focuses…
Ottawa, Ontario Government Relations and Advocacy Coordinator, The Canadian Teachers’ Federation Mark Garcia serves as Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation. Mark is passionate about advancing the democratic and labour rights of Canadians and has built a career advocating for unions, the working class, and public services. He’s held advocacy roles…
Ottawa, Ontario Executive Director, Public Service Alliance of Canada A life-long community organizer and campaigner, Riccardo’s focus is on building healthy workplaces with good working conditions, and stronger communities. He has championed workers through strategic campaign and communications roles for the NDP, and a decade of advocacy in Canada’s largest unions. Currently the Executive Director…
Ottawa, Ontario National Director, Political Action and Communications, Canadian Labour Congress A lifelong advocate for working people, Brent Farrington serves as the National Director of Political Action and Communications at the Canadian Labour Congress, Canada’s largest labour organization, representing more than three million workers across every sector of the economy. Brent has helmed five federal…
