Canada

Articles

  1. 20 October 2025

    Acting together – Intimate partner violence is also our concern

    The document is a guide aimed at understanding, preventing, and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) in both personal and professional contexts. It explores the nature, forms, and consequences of IPV, highlights the specific challenges faced by marginalized groups, and emphasizes the role of workplaces, unions, and employers in supporting victims...

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  2. 30 September 2025

    Healthy professional worker partnership: Academia case study survey findings

    This report explores the trajectory of 379 academic professionals from experiencing mental health issues to decisions around workplace adjustments, leave, and the return-to-work process, with attention to differences by gender and academic status. Key insights include that 60% of respondents reported a mental health issue; among those, 54% modified their...

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  3. 30 September 2025

    Guide for the prevention and intervention against violence toward education staff

    The resource aimed at addressing violence in educational settings, the guide provides definitions, identifies various forms of violence, and explores their causes and consequences. It offers practical strategies for prevention and intervention, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe and supportive work environment for all educational staff. The guide also...

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  4. 30 September 2025

    On mental health through a gender lens

    Le billet de blog met en lumière l'impact significatif de la violence sur la santé mentale, en particulier pour les femmes et les enfants. Il souligne que, bien que les deux sexes subissent des violences, les femmes en sont victimes à des taux plus élevés, ce qui entraîne des défis...

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  5. 30 September 2025

    Teacher mental health during COVID-19: Pandemic research report

    The report captures the firsthand experiences of teachers during the 2020-2021 school year. It reveals how various aspects of their professional lives, exacerbated by the pandemic, contributed to a decline in mental health. The report is based on narratives from interviews with 110 teachers, highlighting the significant impact of high...

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  6. 30 September 2025

    The psychological toll for academic staff of COVID-19

    This article offers a synthesis of a research report of McMaster University on the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic staff. The findings revealed significant mental health challenges, including increased anxiety, depression, and thoughts of death among respondents. The pandemic exacerbated existing issues such as heavy workloads, digital...

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Cooperation Projects

  1. 2026

    Bursaries for Women Teachers

    A one-time bursary will be offered throughout the Caribbean Union of Teachers' Units to women teachers who are pursuing studies and who can benefit from financial assistance, i.e., qualified women teachers who are concurrently studying or who are on study leave.

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  2. 2026

    Teaching Together Program

    Teaching Together is a annual joint endeavour of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) and its Member and Associate Organizations to support partners as they co-plan and co-deliver professional development workshops for local teachers. It involves over 50 Canadian teacher volunteers each year. Currently programs are offered in Africa and the...

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Affiliates

  1. Canadian Teachers' Federation/Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseignants

    CTF/FCE

    300 Sparks Street, suite 200
    K1R 7S3   Ottawa, Ontario
    fax: +1 (613) 232.18.86
  2. Fédération québécoise des professeures et professeurs d'université

    FQPPU

    666, rue Sherbrooke ouest, # 300
    H3A 1E7   Montréal, Québec
    fax: +1 (514) 843.69.28