CBTU 2015 International Convention

The CBTU 44th International Convention is currently underway in Chicago, IL from May 21-25, 2015. A Canadian delegation of approximately 30 are present. If tweeting about the convention, please use #CBTUCONVENTION2015. Are you seeking to watch the convention online? The link is available through www.cbtu.org. Canadians will be representing throughout the conference. Sid Ryan, OFL President, gave welcoming remarks on Thursday morning. At 2:30pm Thursday , Chris Wilson will be a Moderator for the Mass Incarceration Panel, and Toronto Organiser Janaya Khan is a panelist. On Saturday's morning session, Yolanda McClean will be the Presiding Officer, and Hassan Yusseff, CLC President will be a speaker. On Saturday at 1:30pm, Marie Clarke Walker will be a panelist on the Politics Panel. Throughout the conference, Canadians will debate and comment on resolutions and panel discussions; so please stay tuned online. Enjoy the convention!

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