The Communist Party (CPC) of Canada is a political party based in Canada. Founded in 1921, the Communist Party of Canada continues to exist despite its severe decline in popularity since the mid 20th century, similarly to the CPUSA. The organization is currently led by Elizabeth Rowley, and has multiple chapters across the country, including physical offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.[1] The Party’s leadership is opposed by the Infrared Collective and Canadian affiliates due to their revisionism and anti-Communist tendencies.
Although a specifically Canadian party, it is important to note that prior to the foundation of the CPC in 1921, the founding members had been involved with the Communist Party of America and the Communist Party of North America. Tim Buck, the long-time leader of the CPC, had at one point been a member of the Socialist Party of North America.[2] Much of the proletarian base of the Communist Party were members of U.S. based international unions. In addition, the CPC engaged in close collaboration with the CPUSA and the Trade Union Educational, and later Trade Union Unity League. The spirit of friendship and close collaboration between the fraternal workers of the United States and Canada serves as inspiration for the Infrared Collective's growing idea of the unification of Canada with the United States.