Category: Canada
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Ford Government Stumbles into Healthcare Staffing Crisis
Job vacancies across the Ontario economy have sky-rocketed over the last two years, with a ten percent increase in 2020 and a 66% increase in 2021. Compounded that represents an … Keep reading »
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Social Commons and the Housing Crisis
The Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA) is in the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis. It’s not simply a matter of insufficient supply, but rather a deficit of affordable housing for … Keep reading »
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Canada’s History of Promoting Anti-Russian Ukrainian Nationalism
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant violation of international law. It has led to thousands of deaths, millions of refugees, and tens of billions of dollars in damage. … Keep reading »
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Remembering Pierre Beaudet: Teacher, Internationalist, Comrade
Pierre Beaudet, Presente! Pierre Beaudet, a Quebec leader in international solidarity and progressive scholarship, died in Montréal on the night of March 7-8. Pierre was for decades a central organizer, author … Keep reading »
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Canada’s Alt-Right ‘Freedom’ Rage
Canada has been rocked in recent weeks by the ‘Freedom Convoys’ that have descended on the various cities and blocked border crossings across the country. Keep reading »
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Climate Hooligan: Ontario Adds to the Climate Crisis
As the International Energy Agency points out in its report last week, how provinces respond to the climate emergency has a huge bearing on whether Canada as a whole will … Keep reading »
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Left Municipal Election Platform Launched in Vancouver
As rents continue to spiral out of control amidst multiple intersecting societal crises, is Vancouver ready for a political revolution? Some local socialist organizers think so, and they’re making plans … Keep reading »
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Canada Chooses Oil Companies Over Indigenous Peoples
The contradictions couldn’t be more glaring. While recent laws passed by the federal and the British Columbia governments pledge to transform relationships with Indigenous peoples, their actions indicate otherwise. For … Keep reading »
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Voluntourism and Canadian Imperialism /w Shreya Ghimire
We are joined by Shreya Ghimire to discuss the colonial foundations of the “Voluntourism” and it’s intersections with Canada’s imperialist foreign policy. Listen to audio »
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Ford Government’s Response on Long-Term Care is a Travesty
The so-called “new” long-term care legislation introduced by the Ford government is scheduled for third and final reading in the legislature today and it will be passed by the Conservative … Keep reading »
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The Quebec Mix: Racism, French, Austerity, Climate, Biodiversity
An emerging anti-capitalism which heralds the convergence of struggles The televised English debate during the federal elections (September 9, 2021) began with the controversial question to Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet: … Keep reading »
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Quebec: Class Struggles over Occupational Health and Safety
Bill 59 (now Law 27) on occupational health and safety was adopted, as amended, at the end of September by the National Assembly, against the unanimous opposition of the unions, … Keep reading »