Category: Public Goods
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New Occupational Breast Cancer Study Challenges the Cancer Establishment
As part of a team of international researchers, we have produced a new epidemiological study[1] on the causes of breast cancer. This study adds considerable weight to a growing body … Keep reading »
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The Crisis of the European Welfare State
An interview with Asbjørn Wahl Vladimir Simovic and Darko Vesic (VS and DV): Norway is considered as one of the most successful (economically, socially, etc.) countries in Europe and beyond. As … Keep reading »
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Privatization and Public Transit in Toronto
The 2012 Provincial Auditor’s Report on Metrolinx Metrolinx, a Government of Ontario agency, has a mandate to “co-ordinate and integrate all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area” … Keep reading »
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Beyond Toronto’s Transit Crisis
Toronto — 20 January 2013. How can our campaign contribute to Toronto’s transit movement and help transform the city? How could our demand for free and accessible public transit promote … Watch video »
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Bus Stewards Win More Routes Through Alliance with Riders
New York City transit workers ran a winning campaign when we turned to community organizing in our fight against cuts in service. The cuts to bus service were severe: 38 … Keep reading »
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Free and Accessible Transit Now!
Toward A Red-Green Vision for Toronto Transit is a critical issue for people in Toronto, as in all major urban areas. More is at stake than reducing traffic congestion and gridlock. … Keep reading »
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Think About the Transportation Sector
Superstorm Sandy has made it clear that no matter how hard some politicians try to ignore climate change, climate change will not ignore them – or any of us. More … Keep reading »
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Free Transit and Beyond
Epochal crises allow us to see clearly the irrationalities of capitalism, notably its systematic inability to develop to the fullest human capacities and provide the basis for sustainable and respectful … Keep reading »
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Toronto’s $8.4-Billion Light Rapid Transit Sell Out
It seemed all our transit woes in Toronto were finally behind us. Mayor Rob Ford’s cancellation of Transit City had galvanized the mushy middle. In February, Toronto Council ignored his … Keep reading »
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Public Healthcare in Ontario Under Attack
OHC Town Hall presentations on the effect of recent Ontario Government Budget on Health Care and social services. Marlene Rivier, Ottawa Health Coalition Pauline Tam, Health Reporter, The Ottawa Citizen, … Watch video »
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The Bipartisan Assault on Higher Education
Barack Obama and Republican Party Presidential nominee Mitt Romney agree that the Stafford loan program should be maintained at a 3.4 per cent interest rate, rather than being allowed to … Keep reading »
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Public Finance, Pensions and P3s
Toronto — 23 March 2012. View on www.slideshare.net Toby Sanger, Canadian Union of Public Employees: “Unfinished Business: Economic Repercussions of Austerity” Joel Harden, Labour College of Canada: “Transcending Neoliberalism, One … Watch video »