CUE in Canada: A Look at Labour
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Toronto, Canada
Element by Westin Toronto Airport / Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport
Open to CUE members and non-members
This premier event is more than a conference — it’s your chance to connect, collaborate, and elevate your role in labor relations. Join us for a day packed with learning, networking, and collaboration that will leave you informed, empowered, and connected.
Gain Timely Insights
Learn from experts on emerging trends, legal developments, and best practices shaping labor relations across North America.
Engage with Industry Leaders
Network with some of the brightest minds in labor relations, sharing knowledge and real-world strategies that drive results.
Collaborate and Innovate
Join dynamic discussions that tackle challenges, explore practical solutions, and leave you with tools to take back to your organization.
Agenda
Staying Within the Lines: A Case Study in Decertification Support
This session walks through how one company navigated a decertification effort while strictly adhering to legal boundaries and maintaining employee trust. Presenters will detail the actions they took—and intentionally did not take—to avoid negatively impacting the outcome. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to support employees through the process without crossing any lines.
Building a Rapid Response Team That Works: A Hands-On Design Lab
In this interactive workshop, leaders will learn how to structure, staff, and prepare an effective Rapid Response Team (RRT). Using real-world examples, presenters will guide participants through selecting team members, defining roles, and building readiness before issues arise. Attendees will also explore strategies for keeping RRTs engaged and prepared during quiet periods so they remain effective when needed most.
Labour Law Update: What’s New, What’s Changing, and What It Means for You
Legal experts will break down some of the latest developments in Canadian labour law and explain how these changes may affect your policies, people practices, and operational decisions. The session will highlight key rulings, evolving trends, and areas where employers should be paying close attention. You’ll leave with practical guidance to help your organization stay compliant and proactive in a shifting landscape.
Inside the Workshop: A Practical Template for Employee Training on Labour Relations
One company will walk through the structure, content, and delivery of its employee workshop designed to strengthen understanding of labour relations. Presenters will share the tools, messaging, and facilitation techniques that have made their program effective. Participants will gain a template they can adapt to build or refine their own internal training modules.
On the Ground in Construction: Union Activity and Emerging Challenges
A panel of construction-sector leaders will discuss the union activity, pressures, and workforce dynamics currently shaping their industry. Speakers will share firsthand perspectives on challenges across jobsites—including organizing efforts, generational expectations, and shifting workforce demands. This session offers a candid, sector-specific look at what employers need to anticipate and how they can respond effectively.
When Organizing Comes Unexpectedly: Lessons from a Real-World Campaign
This session examines how one company managed an unexpected organizing drive and the operational, cultural, and communication challenges that surfaced. Presenters will outline lessons learned about anticipating risk, strengthening early detection, and preparing teams before issues arise. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for reducing vulnerability and responding with clarity and consistency when activity emerges.
Venue
The event will take place in the lobby space of these two adjoining hotels:
Element by Westin Toronto Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport
6257 Airport Road
Mississauga, Ontario L4V 1E4 Canada
We encourage you to take advantage of the convenience of staying at the event venue by making your reservations directly on either of the hotels’ websites. You can do so by visiting one of the following links:
