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Across the world, the Israeli bombardment of Gaza has been viewed with horror and outrage. The massive loss of human life in the densely-populated occupied territory has sparked worldwide condemnation … Keep reading »

Multinational’s Assets Seized in Newfoundland A Conservative Party provincial premier has presented an unlikely challenge to trade unions and the New Democratic Party across Canada. No, it’s not another assault on … Keep reading »

Toronto — 10 January 2009. In front of the Israel Consulate in Toronto, Canada. Support the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign – www.caiaweb.org

The present conflagration in Gaza is perniciously criminal because it was foreseen and could have been averted. The most enraging aspect about it is its wanton wastefulness and the cynicism … Keep reading »

There is no safe place in Gaza. A statement by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reads: “This war is unique in the way that the … Keep reading »

Crisis Responses and Movement Building As the number of deaths from Israel’s carnage in Gaza mounts, more and more people in Canada are being moved to take action. Of course, the … Keep reading »

No matter how the current war plays out, it is certain that Israel has made a big historical mistake in entering Gaza. On Saturday night, one week after the start … Keep reading »

We watch in horror as Israel unleashes yet another war on the dispossessed and weak. Hundreds are killed (mostly police and civilians, not trained militants), thousands are injured, and a … Keep reading »

The Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy On December 5th, the Hamilton poverty reduction working group held a meeting on the provincial government’s poverty reduction strategy, which had been released the previous day. … Keep reading »

At the end of 1979, President Carter offered loan guarantees to Chrysler to prevent the company’s imminent bankruptcy. The loans were conditional on wage concessions of some 10% and the … Keep reading »

Gaza massacre points to urgent need for viable sanctions There is every reason to be outraged. But despite the severity of Israeli atrocities in Gaza, we have little right to act … Keep reading »

The main news these days is the global economic crisis, an event ascribed by economists and most pundits alike to a “financial” meltdown caused by the irresponsibility of mainly, but … Keep reading »