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SUMMARY:Understanding Capitalism: An Introduction to Capital
DESCRIPTION:Frustrated with capitalism and its impacts on human beings and the planet? Do you believe that a more equitable\, democratic\, and liberatory society is possible? \nWaking up from the capitalist nightmare requires a clear understanding of what we are up against: how we understand capitalism\, how it works\, and how it compels us to act in certain ways – these all shape what kinds of strategies will be needed to move beyond it. \nThis course will approach these questions and others through An Introduction to the Three Volumes of Karl Marx’s Capital by Michael Heinrich\, one of most approachable and understandable guides through Marx’s masterwork. Capital remains the most important work of critical analysis of capitalism in history\, through its exploration of the economic principles that govern capitalism\, and the problems faced by workers and society. \nWhy not just read Capital directly? Capital is infamously long and difficult! Many aspiring socialist activists over the years have plunged in head first\, only to find the language daunting and the ideas hard to grasp. Heinrich’s book gives a compact\, concise\, and clear presentation of the main points\, providing a solid understanding of how capitalism functions. \nWe will discuss the most common questions raised by Heinrich’s book (and Marx’s three volumes of Capital)\, as well the political and practical relevance of the material today. Understanding capitalism isn’t just an intellectual exercise\, it’s a key part of how we begin to build a better world! \nWhen: Sunday September 20\, weekly until November 8. All classes 2-5pm\nWhere: Toronto ON + Online\nHow: Advance registration required\nCost: Free/recommended donation: $40 \nAll are welcome to this introductory 7-week course. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into socialist politics and full of questions\, or an experienced activist wanting to revisit your understanding of capitalism\, we’d love for you to join us! \nParticipants will be asked to read along as we work our way through a 220 page book over seven weeks. A free PDF or at-cost physical copy of the book will be made available.
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/understanding-capitalism/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Socialism
DESCRIPTION:Curious about socialism? Interested about if it is really possible and taking a sober look at the problems it will face? Want to discuss how to begin affecting change right now?  \nIn these uncertain and dangerous times\, The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is a space to listen\, discuss and challenge the contemporary relevancy of socialism.   \nThe School’s flagship course\, Introduction to Socialism\, is designed for both those experienced activists always looking to learn more\, and those newer to socialist ideas and full of questions. It will not only provide a unique venue for collectively tackling important topics\, but also a welcoming space where any question relevant to socialist organizing\, no matter how basic or advanced\, can be raised and discussed. \nInstead of providing exact definitions and historical readings\, the course will focus on understanding the structures of capitalism in order to challenge it and begin building a better world. We will rely on the ideas and lived experience of participants to enhance the presentations\, examples\, and collective discussions that make up each session. \nOver 8 weeks we’ll explore topics such as what and who is the working class\, what makes socialism different\, how we can overcome political barriers\, how socialists can approach elections and winning reforms in the existing state\, what role trade unions and political parties have played for working class struggles\, and much more!  \nWhen: Sunday September 27\, weekly until November 22. All classes 2:30-5pm (skipping Thanksgiving weekend)\nWhere: Jubilee United Church – 6000 Sussex Ave\, Burnaby\, BC V5H 3C2\nWho: Anyone and everyone curious about socialism!
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/tntroduction-socialism-burnaby/
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SUMMARY:Palestine Film Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) is a volunteer-run\, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing Palestinian cinema\, music\, cuisine and art to GTA audiences. TPFF was conceived in 2008 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Al-Nakba. \nFrom September 30 to October 9\, join us for the 19th Toronto Palestine Film Festival and enjoy its wide-ranging programming. \nWe have an exciting selection of feature films\, short films\, and other programming\, including music\, art\, book launches and panel discussions (and more still to be announced!).
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/tpff26/
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SUMMARY:Higher Education Workers' Campaign
DESCRIPTION:The Socialist Project’s Higher Education Workers’ Campaign is starting up monthly meetings again! \nJoin us on October 7 at 7pm as we review the state of organizing in our sector\, build on the priorities for a solidarity pact across all of our unions\, and identify key goals for the campaign in the coming year!  \nWith big fights brewing across universities and colleges\, as well as elementary and secondary schools\, there’s no better time to get involved.  \nRSVP by following the link below and make sure to bring friends and colleagues with you to the meeting! We can’t wait to see you there.  \nAll workers in colleges\, universities\, plus students\, and all others involved in higher education are welcome! \nThis event will be a meeting for the Socialist Project’s Higher Education Worker Organizing Campaign. The event is being supported by our friends at the Global Labour Research Centre (GLRC) and Infrastructure Beyond Extractivism\, as a part of their collaborative workshop series\, Up in Flames.
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/higher-ed-campaign/
LOCATION:College United Church\, 502 Bathurst St\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Claim Our Corner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, art installations\, and more as we remind those that would like to wipe us away that we are strong\, capable people who deserve housing\, dignity\, and opportunity – and we will not be moved. \nThis event is wheelchair accessible. \nCo-organized by TUHU and 230 Fightback.  \nWhen: Wednesday October 14th at 12pm. Meals served at 12:30pm.\nWhere: All Saints Church Community Centre (315 Dundas Street East)
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/claim-our-corner/
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SUMMARY:Socialism and Capitalism
DESCRIPTION:The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is thrilled to be supporting the latest edition of Socialism and Capitalism organized by Socialist Project Fredericton. This is a new version of the course\, now held over one weekend!  \nOver the two days we will examine the historical development of socialism as a response to the continual evolution of capitalism. We ask: “What is socialism now and how did we get here?” And we ask: “What is capitalism now and how has it changed?” All the while we trace the evolution of socialism as an analytical and political paradigm responding to the harmful and often violent effects of capitalism. Throughout our journey we will stress that the essence of socialism involves the desire to get beyond the horrors and trauma caused by capitalism. \nThis course will run 9:00am-5:30pm on October 17 and 9:00am-1:30pm on October 18. Participants are encouraged to attend the entire weekend\, if able! Venue details will be shared with registrants in the weeks leading up to the course.
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/soc-cap-fredericton/
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SUMMARY:Canadian Healthcare Today
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception\, Canadian healthcare has provided the vast majority of Canadians with medical services free at the point of care and provided by both public and private actors. However\, this system has long faced compounding challenges\, including: cost-containment\, chronic health human resource shortages\, prolonged wait times and the rise of “hallway medicine\,” and systemic racism in healthcare delivery. \nOver the last few decades\, these challenges have increased as federal and provincial governments have clawed back funding\, laid off workers\, and the use of new forms of private\, corporate actors to fill gaps in care. \nThis educational panel event\, hosted by the Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education\, brings together health system researchers and public healthcare advocates to shed light on these critical developments and how we can push back on privatization and systemic racism within our healthcare system. \nWhen: November 6 – Doors: 6:30pm\, Start: 7:00pm\nWhere: Owl’s Club\, 847 Dovercourt Road\, Toronto ON\nCost: Free/by donation
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/canadian-healthcare-today/
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SUMMARY:Fighting to Win
DESCRIPTION:Unions and social movements today are operating under incredibly dire circumstances. There is great economic uncertainty and we confront the worsening impact of climate change as well as a global situation marked by the growing threat of conflict and war. When workers strike or communities under attack take to the streets\, it seems that victories are much harder to win and past gains more difficult to defend. \nThis course will grapple with these questions by looking at the forms of exploitation and oppression that exist in society and the means by which the power structure acts to limit and contain our struggles. The course will move towards a discussion of how our movements can overcome the factors that hold them back and to fight to win! \nWhen – Thursday November 12\, weekly until December 3. All classes 6-8pm\nWhere -Downtown Toronto – Venue shared with registrants\nHow – Advance registration required\nCost – Free/recommended donation $20
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/fighting-to-win-26/
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SUMMARY:Booklaunch: Lenin's Comintern Revisited
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the launch of the soft-cover version of John Riddell’s Lenin’s Comintern Revisited (Haymarket Books)\, and discuss lessons from the period of the Communist International for today’s movements and struggles.  \nThe Communist International (or ‘Comintern’) was launched in 1919 to promote worldwide extension of the 1917 workers’ and peasants’ revolution in Russia. During the Comintern’s first years under the leadership of V.I. Lenin\, it proposed and tested strategic and tactical concepts that retain their value and continue to be studied. While the Communist International was soon to be deformed and destroyed by the rise of bureaucracy and authoritarianism associated with Stalinism\, its perspective on the fight for international revolutionary change still presents a compelling vision\, and is an inspiring example for millions throughout the world. \nLenin’s Comintern Revisited is the latest volume in the Comintern publishing project and another monumental achievement for John\, his co-editor Mike Taber\, and all those involved in preserving this important part of revolutionary history. It represents the culmination of a decades-long project to make available the proceedings of the congresses of the Communist International (comintern) held during Lenin’s time. \nWhen: November 21 – Doors open: 1:30pm\, Event start: 2:00pm\nWhere: College Street United Church\, 454 College Street\, Toronto
URL:https://socialistproject.ca/event/lenin-comintern/
LOCATION:College United Church\, 502 Bathurst St\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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