Meet the Team

Our President

Clint Johnston

For over two decades, Clint Johnston has been a dedicated advocate for public education, leveraging his experience as a teacher, negotiator, and union leader on a national level.

Clint is currently the President of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE), having previously served five years as Vice-President with the CTF/FCE Executive. Clint has represented Canadian educators both nationally and internationally. Notably, he led the CTF/FCE delegation at the Education International World Congress in Bangkok in 2019 and participated as a delegate in the 2023 and 2024 Congress.

Clint’s journey in union leadership began at the local level, where he served as President of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association from 2012 to 2015. His skills in negotiation and governance propelled him to the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) Executive Committee, where he held positions as Second Vice-President and then First Vice-President before being elected President in 2022. Throughout his three terms as President, he guided the organization through significant political and social challenges, consistently prioritizing the voices of teachers and upholding the values of inclusive public education.

Clint is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and his strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a clear vision and a principled approach, he remains focused on strengthening the teaching profession and empowering teachers and education workers across Canada to shape the future of public education.

Our Executive Director (Effective June 22, 2026)

Annette Bouzi

Annette Bouzi is a fluently bilingual lawyer with a Master of Education and over 15 years of experience in post-secondary education. She brings a unique combination of legal, educational, and union leadership expertise, having worked effectively on both the political and administrative sides of union management. This includes advising elected leaders, leading professional staff teams, and supporting complex national governance structures. Annette’s background spans frontline advocacy, labour relations, and executive management, enabling the navigation of political environments with credibility and discipline.

Throughout her various roles, Annette has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead change effectively, strengthen organizational culture, build leadership capacity, and foster trust and collaboration among diverse stakeholders and partners.