In early April, hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and education workers protested against Doug Ford’s attacks on education. At the end of April, 8,000 health care workers and their allies rallied at Queen’s Park, the seat of the Ontario legislature, in Toronto. This was hosted by the Ontario Health Coalition, an umbrella group representing […]
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This article is from the document on Canada agreed unanimously at Socialist Alternative’s recent conference. SNC-Lavalin has dominated Federal politics this year. While the media has concentrated on the claimed undermining of the attorney general’s independence, it reveals the normal workings of government, constantly acting to support big business. In return, big business gives generously […]
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By 11am on May 15, 1919, over 30,000 defiant workers brought Winnipeg to a halt with a General Strike. Strikes began on May 1 after employers refused the moderate demands from the metal and building trades. In two weeks, support mushroomed to the majority of the working class. Women and men, union and non-union, diverse […]
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On April 4, 100,000 to 200,000 school students walked out of 700 schools in protest against the Ford government’s plan to increase class size increases and other attacks on their education. The mood was energetic and enthusiastic. The students knew why they were protesting – to protect their education. Laughingly, Ford’s petulant comment even before […]
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Housing Emergency! Resist Ford! Jean Swanson’s Victory in Vancouver World Economy Climate Disaster … more news from Canada and the world If you would like to order copy(ies) contact: [email protected]
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One of Toronto’s great annual traditions over the last two weeks of August, “the Ex”, promises to be a much more interesting experience than usual for its 1 million+ visitors. The lock out of the workers who erect stages and move equipment started in late July and is building to a crescendo for the opening […]
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Ontario’s June 7 election has heated up, not only because of the participation of Doug Ford, the so-called Canadian Donald Trump and apparent front runner, but because the outcome of the election itself is by no means certain. Since the New Year, Ontario politics have been anything but dull. At the start of 2018, it […]
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Socialist Alternative Canada reviews the winning of $15, and its role in this victory On June 1, workers in British Columbia got the first increase on the way to a $15.20 an hour minimum wage. BC is following Alberta and Ontario in moving to a minimum wage of $15 or more. Alberta will reach $15 […]
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