The enduring legacy of slavery in North American prison labour
Slavery was officially abolished throughout the British Empire, including Canada, on 1 August 1834[1], by the coming into effect of the Slavery Abolition Act of [...]
Slavery was officially abolished throughout the British Empire, including Canada, on 1 August 1834[1], by the coming into effect of the Slavery Abolition Act of [...]
On April 19, 1922, the Canadian Government ship (CGS) Lambton was the scene of a disaster. The ship was intended to respond to specific weather [...]
In collaboration with Denise Reynolds, UCTE Human Rights Officer As we celebrate Labour Day, UCTE would like to take a look at the history of this [...]
Mosher Island, in Nova Scotia, has a very interesting story to tell. The last lighthouse keeper to have held this job on the island was [...]
It all started in 2019. At the time, and still today, medical clearance was required in order to work at sea with the CCG. However, [...]
It all started around the Canadian Pacific Railway project in 1887. Chinese workers were paid $1.00 a day, and from this small amount they had [...]
On the occasion of Asian Heritage Month, UCTE wanted to take the time to let you know about a project we discovered in connection with [...]
It all started with a strike in Windsor, Ontario. A decision had just been made regarding labour relations. On January 29, 1946, the same year [...]
On January 26, 1962, the federal government created the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). However, while it got a new name and structure, the CCG had [...]
In collaboration with Ken Clavette On the morning of Saturday December 21, 1968, there was great deal of activity taking place at 233 Gilmour Street [...]