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Sharon DeSousa


Time to launch long-delayed public service pay-equity plan 

The Pay Equity Commissioner’s office is struggling with limited resources, compliance issues, and delays with case resolutions—proper funding is essential for pay equity to be a reality.

opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA | September 22, 2025

The feds’ newest go-to attack on workers’ rights must be repealed  

Free and fair collective bargaining and the right to negotiate, the right to strike are cornerstones of a functioning democracy. But today, that foundation is cracking. 

opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA | September 1, 2025

Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats

Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.

opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA, MARK WEBER | February 12, 2025

This Labour Day, don’t be fooled by fair-weather friends 

Both Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are failing workers with their anti-labour policies. 

opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA | September 2, 2024

It’s not about one day—it’s about the next 10 years and beyond

Rather than fighting to be treated with basic respect, we could be collaborating on building the public service of tomorrow.

opinion | BY SHARON DESOUSA | August 5, 2024