Vision

The Canadian Labour International Film Festival tells the stories of workers – unionised and non-unionised. CLiFF is the stage and the voice of those who seek justice on the job and dignity in their workplace. CLiFF would also like to bring the subject of unpaid work into a public discussion.

Our festival provides a national platform to show and showcase those stories which have been made into films, but cannot find an audience beyond the film makers’ own circle of influence. We give filmmakers exposure across Canada (and in some parts of the United States). We bring the community attention to labour films made in the past that represent stories that deserve wider and current audience.

History and Young Workers

CLiFF also intends to provide workers all over Canada with examples of what other workers have done, whether in Canada or around the world, to deal with challenges they have had in their workplaces.

The trade union movement and individual workers have played an important role in shaping the Canada we know today. Many of our films show struggles of the past, as well as details of what is happening today.

Furthermore, giving workers, especially young workers, an opportunity to learn some of the history of the trade union movement is crucial in continuing to fight for our rights. Those who hold the torch now are looking forward to passing it into hands with much more energy.