Indigenous, Labour, and Environmental Groups to Rally in Toronto Against Bill C-39
A coalition of Indigenous, labour, and environmental organizations is holding a rally in Toronto on October 28, 2026, to oppose Bill C-39. The event is part of a National Week of Action for Indigenous Sovereignty, with additional rallies planned across Canada.
Indigenous, labour, and environmental organizations are joining forces for a mass rally in Toronto on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to oppose the federal government's Bill C-39, also known as the "Building Canada Strong Act." The demonstration, titled "Unite the Fights! Rally against Bill C-39," is scheduled from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at Asquith Green Park, located at 14 Park Road near Bloor St. East and Church St. 
Organizers state that Bill C-39 removes the requirement for consultation and consent from impacted Indigenous communities, eliminates environmental assessments for industrial projects, and strips away worker protections while infringing on the right to strike. In response to what they describe as attacks on Indigenous communities, including those stemming from the legislation, Indigenous leaders have called for an Idle No More 2.0 movement.
The Toronto event is organized by Idle No More Toronto, Idle No More Ontario, 8th Fire Rising, Rising Tide Toronto, the Steelworkers Toronto Area Council (STAC), and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Indigenous Circle. Stand.earth and Greenpeace Canada are providing support for the rally organization.
Suzanne Smoke, President of American Indian Movement (AIM) Ontario, will perform the opening ceremony. Crystal Sinclair of Idle No More Toronto and Krista Maracle of the OPSEU Indigenous Circle will serve as MCs. Scheduled speakers include Tori Cress, Ahmed Gaied, Andrea Babbington, Carolyn Egan, Keith Stewart, and Kanahus Manuel. 
The Toronto gathering is one component of a broader National Week of Action for Indigenous Sovereignty. Rallies are being organized across Canada, with additional locations including Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Aamjiwnaang First Nation.