Build a Powerful Movement for Indigenous Rights More than 39% of the population have made clear that they want something to change. This is an excellent place to start rebuilding a powerful movement for Aboriginal rights. Activists should not take this as a sign to retreat or become fearful of other working-class people. Instead, it […]
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For a Socialist Plan for Jobs and a Healthy Planet In October, many of Canada’s forests are full of red, orange and yellow leaves. The air is cool, and the rains have returned. All a welcome relief from the summer of hell. Then, the woods were a blaze of reds, oranges and yellow — but […]
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Back in 1953, the first oil traveled through the Trans Mountain (TMX) pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby. The initial capacity was 150,000 barrels of oil per day. The most recent expansion, approved in 2019, will increase daily capacity to 890,000 barrels. The operation of the expanded pipeline will produce an estimated 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse […]
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Julien Daigneault and Charles D-V-L are members of Alternative Socialiste (ISA in Quebec). The failure of Montréal’s flagship affordable housing program, “20-20-20,” is making the rounds in Canada. The metropolis’ housing crisis is making life unaffordable for many and boosting homelessness and poisoning from toxic drugs like never before. Entrusting the management of cities to […]
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Canada saw an attempt to whip up attacks on trans people on Wednesday, September 20. There were rallies across the country opposed to sex education in schools and for banning a wide range of library books. In most cases the counter rallies in support of trans rights far outnumber those trying to whip up hate. […]
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Socialists, and all working-class people, must stand in solidarity with the movement for Aboriginal rights, and forge links with Aboriginal activists fighting for a way forward. On October 14 Australians will vote on the referendum for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. If the Yes vote wins, parliament will establish the Voice as a […]
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On Friday, September 22, Speaker of the House of Commons and Liberal Member of Parliament Anthony Rota introduced to the chamber “a Ukrainian hero and a Canadian hero.” He was not referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, seated a few metres away during the Ottawa stop of his North American tour to rally support for […]
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Under immense pressure, Doug Ford has backed down on his proposal to take land out of the Greenbelt. While this is a victory for Ontarians, the long saga has put Ford’s government in jeopardy. Three Down, Ford Should be Next The Greenbelt scandal has claimed four high profile members of Ford’s government, including two cabinet […]
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Envision a night out with friends. It’s after dark, you may choose to consume substances. You dance and meet new people, free of unwanted touching, comments or pressure to do anything you don’t consent to. Then you return home safely and affordably via walking, public transit, taxi or rideshare. This is an extremely rare experience […]
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This is a statement by Socialist Alternative Canada’s Executive Committee. Executive of Socialist Alternative Canada Socialist Alternative Canada stands in solidarity with our Sikh sisters, brothers, and siblings, who fight everyday for justice for workers and farmers and those facing oppression, both in India and here in Canada. We condemn the brutal and deadly attacks […]
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