of the YCL-LJC. In August 2020, following the cancellation of the 28th Central Convention due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an "Extraordinary Convention" was held. The convention sought to address the worsening health crisis, as well as immediate issues of organizing both within the League and surrounding the worsening environmental crisis, housing crisis, and issues surrounding police brutality and racism. In addition to drafting a new political resolution and plan of work, a new Central Committee and Central Executive Committee was elected. Due to the passing of Pierre Fontaine, longtime leader of the Parti communiste du Québec, and his succession by then-YCL-LJC General Secretary Adrien Welsh, a new General Secretary was due to be elected; this position was filled by Toronto club organizer Ivan Byard. References External links Young Communist League of Canada La ligue de la jeunesse communiste du Québec Communist Party of Canada mass organizations Political parties established in 1923 Youth rights organizations Youth organizations based in Canada 1923 establishments in Ontario Youth wings of political parties in Canada Youth wings of communist parties Communism in Canada