Trinational Coalition in Defense of Public Education - Canada

04/21/2026

We're looking for to tonight's event that includes Trinational Organizing Committee member Dr. Andree Gacoin.

04/18/2026

Public school funding, as a share of GDP, is declining. Why is the provincial government still funding private schools?

04/16/2026

Tomorrow, April 16
The Trinational Coalition to Defend Public Education invites you to our webinar “The Trump Offensive on the Americas: Impacts on Education and Resistance from Education Workers” with guest speakers from Mexico, Cuba and the USA. Interpretation will be provided to Spanish, English and French. Please share with anyone who you think might be interested. 4 PM Pacific, 5 PM Mountain, 6 PM Central, 7 PM Eastern. The live zoom link to the webinar is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81993719258?pwd=Ng9xiDhVUpnZMap5adLOc3WHTgMBcH.1

04/13/2026

Trinational member the Centrale de Syndicats du Quebec is a co-sponsor of this Mayday mobilization in Montreal on May 2.
"We call on the entire population to resist! Workers, student groups, retirees, unemployed people, community groups, and rights organizations of all ages—let us stand united on May 2, 2026, in Montreal for International Workers’ Day under the theme Rights Trampled, We Must Resist!
“Rights Trampled” refers to the full range of rights that people in Quebec should be able to claim: economic, social, cultural, and association rights. It also includes the right to a decent income, access to adequate housing, quality education, and an effective healthcare system, among others.
The use of the word “trampled” clearly points to the disregard shown by the Government Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) toward these rights and toward the rule of law. It also evokes the act of marching, directly connected to the march organized on May 2. The visual design will reflect this theme of walking/steps.
“We Must Resist” is a call to action—to mobilize workers, but also the broader population. It is an invitation to take part in the May 2 gathering, as well as in the regional activities leading up to it.

04/12/2026

Check out this powerful design Riverside University High School Art Teacher Paige Bauske created for our current budget fight! Come help Paige screenprint these next Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19 during a two-day art build at the Voces de la Frontera office (737 W. Mitchell St.) from 10am to 5pm both days. MTEA members and Youth Empowered in the Struggle (YES) students can make May Day signs supporting immigrant rights and economic justice as well as signs with messaging for our budget fight with the district, like "Cut Contracts, Not Classrooms!" and "FULL 2.63% COLA July 1st!"

May Day: Art Build Day 1
May Day: Art Build Day 2

04/08/2026

The Public Education Exchange's 2nd webinar on a key tool in the far-right's education toolbox, the so-called "Parents' Rights" movement is April 23. Register here: https://yorku.zoom.us/mee.../register/55HOv_3xRpabzINxJ18dOA

04/02/2026

Join the Trinational on April 16 for our webinar on Education workers' resistance to the Trump offensive against the Americas, with speakers from Mexico, Cuba and the US.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81993719258?pwd=Ng9xiDhVUpnZMap5adLOc3WHTgMBcH.1

03/30/2026

Join the Trinational Coalition in Toronto, November 13-15 for the 17th Trinational Conference to Defend Public Education

10/28/2025

BCTF solidarity with the Alberta teachers

The BCTF stands with our colleagues in Alberta in solidarity and resolve. Premier Danielle Smith’s invocation of the notwithstanding clause is an attack on all workers and the Charter rights of all Canadians. Here in BC, we know how heavy-handed legislation against teachers and collective bargaining rights ultimately hurts schools, students, and everyone who works in public education. The Alberta government should get back to the table and negotiate, not legislate! ✊

10/28/2025

The Alberta government has voted to override the Canadian Charter of Rights to impose a non-negotiated contract on Albertan Teachers.

The UCP’s license plates may say “Strong & Free” but their actions today say they’re cowardly authoritarians.

Better is possible and it’s never been needed more.