On Saturday, July 15, at 11.30am we are going to march down Weston Road to our MPPs and MPs offices, to demand that they enforce Fair Rents for all of us. We will follow the march with a free community bbq in support of the rent strikes. WHEN: July 15, 2023, 11:30 am WHERE: 33 … Keep reading »
The worst wildfire season in Canadian history, worsening environmental degradation, and the hottest week ever recorded. Amid the consequences of human impact on our planet becoming increasingly dire, large corporations – including the fossil fuel industry – continue to hold enormous sway over environmental policy and enjoy record levels of profit. Despite numerous international climate … Keep reading »
During World War I, Frank Custer, a black sharecropper from Mississippi, lands a job in a meatpacking plant in Chicago. Frank succeeds in bring his family up north, but when he decides to support the union cause, his best friends from the South, distrustful of the white-led union, turn against him. The Leo Panitch School … Keep reading »
No one is unaware that when it comes to the climate catastrophe, we are in it. The current events – wildfires, floods and droughts - were predicted decades ago. Many of us have been organizing to prevent further destruction; some are feeling frustrated. But then, we look at the young people challenging governments in Canada … Keep reading »
Bills are skyrocketing, rent is beyond reach, forests are ablaze, and healthcare is being privatized. We are in the midst of an inequality crisis, with migrants who grow the food, care for the sick, build the homes, and keep us going bearing some of the heaviest burden. Lack of permanent resident status leaves them without … Keep reading »
Make a major show of strength to set the tone for the reopening of the Ontario Legislature. We are not going away. We are unalterably opposed to the privatization of our public hospitals. We paid for them. We built them. They do not belong to the Ford government to run them into crisis, gut their … Keep reading »
Grassy Narrow and four allied nations are coming to Toronto to march against mining on their land without their consent. It is a concrete example of the ongoing colonialism, and Indigenous resistance, and an opportunity for settlers to be on the right side of history by supporting that resistance. At 12 pm, Wednesday, September 27th, … Keep reading »
Underpaid? Overworked? Unsafe on the job? Do you hate your job and want it to be better? You have power at work. This fall, learn the basics of labour organizing over 4 sessions with Climate Justice Toronto and People's Labour Project. We'll discuss – and practice – how to talk to your co-workers about workplace … Keep reading »
Eleven Toronto peace activists were arrested last week for allegedly putting up posters at an Indigo/Chapters bookstore naming CEO Heather Reisman's support for Israeli occupation forces. The arrests are an effort to repress Palestine solidarity peace activism at a time when the majority of people in Canada support a ceasefire. The arrestees include several York … Keep reading »
When: November 29th, 1 pm Where: Meet outside Sidney Smith Hall WHAT TO EXPECT: Participants will march collectively to a predetermined sit-in location. The objective is to amplify Palestinian voices and advocate for change at U of T. To express your support and view our demand list, please refer to this letter. To stay updated/in … Keep reading »