Rob Ashton
Rob Ashton is the president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada, representing workers in the maritime and logistics sectors. He is known for his strong advocacy for labor rights and has been involved in political discussions surrounding workers' issues and union representation.
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Rob Ashton is one of the NDP leadership candidates who participated in the debate.
The French lesson that Canada needs
Canada· 2026-03-08
Rob Ashton, a former dockworker and union leader, has mainstream appeal and speaks for both progressives and blue-collar workers.
The NDP hopes its revival will come through public grocery stores and zero votes in QuebecCanada· 2026-02-27
Rob Ashton disputed this, and said people need quicker fixes to address the affordability crisis.
NDP leadership candidates pitch their plans to rebuild the partyCanada· 2026-02-20
Rob Ashton, the International Longshore Workers Union Canada national president, said he has been undertaking debate prep sessions twice a day.
NDP leadership candidates to pitch plans for rebuilding party at second debateCanada· 2026-02-19
Rob Ashton is one of the NDP leadership candidates.
The line Mark Carney is walking might not be sustainableCanada· 2025-12-13
Rob Ashton pledged to improve his French skills and emphasized the universal language of labor.
NDP leadership candidates acknowledge French-language gap in Montreal debateCanada· 2025-11-28
Rob Ashton is the president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and is running for leadership of the NDP.
The NDP should become the Canadian champion of class-based politicsCanada· 2025-11-26
Union leader Rob Ashton joins federal NDP leadership race.
Prospective NDP leadership candidate Yves Engler has history of confronting politicians in the streetCanada· 2025-11-20
Rob Ashton is the president of the International Longshore Workers Union Canada and a candidate for the leadership of the federal NDP.
B.C. NDP back Premier Eby, vote against leadership reviewCanada· 2025-11-16
Rob Ashton is a B.C. union leader and an approved candidate in the NDP leadership race.
Left-wing activist Yves Engler applies to join NDP leadership raceCanada· 2025-11-11
Labour leader Rob Ashton says he continues to review the budget documents.
Federal Budget 2025: NDP leadership candidates express concernCanada· 2025-11-06
Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, has announced he’s running for the federal NDP leadership.
Union leader Rob Ashton joins federal NDP leadership raceCanada· 2025-10-01Rob Ashton is the president of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada and is a leadership candidate.
Politics Insider: Conditions must be met before Canada recognizes Palestine, Anand saysCanada· 2025-09-21
International Longshore & Warehouse Union Canada president Rob Ashton is also mentioned.
Avi Lewis to launch federal NDP leadership bidCanada· 2025-09-19
Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada, is considered for the NDP leadership race.
NDP to choose next party leader in MarchCanada· 2025-07-11
