Social Democrats of the North: Phillips Thompson, Labor Reform Songster
The prolific satirist-turned-labour-leader penned the first full account of working-class struggles in 19th century Canada.
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On Fascism with Jon Weier
This far-right surge has politically taken the form of fascism: an authoritarian and nationalist political ideology that has undermined democracy around the world. But what is fascism exactly?
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Building Canada’s Trades Future with Lee Caprio
Lee Caprio of IBEW Local 353 explains how unions build sustainable careers—not just jobs—for thousands of workers.
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Social Democrats of the North: Médéric Lanctôt, Canada’s First Social Democrat
In this first episode of ‘Social Democrats of the North’ Dave McGrane recounts the life of Médéric Lanctôt — the journalist, politician, and union leader from Montreal, considered to be one of Canada’s first social democrats.
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Energy Security Is Sovereignty — And Nuclear Is Canada’s Advantage
Together, Saskatchewan and Ontario form a powerful made-in-Canada energy supply chain that produces non-emitting and reliable electricity to meet the country’s energy needs.
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Carney and the Calgary School with Mack Penner
Mark Carney has become the new political face of an ideological orientation that shares his western-Canadian background, but none of his partisan identifications.
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Canada and Europe Need to Build a Firewall Against US Tech Coercion
Europe and Canada can only protect their digital ecosystems against US interference if they start investing in tech sovereignty now.
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Activists Make History: Holding the Line with Wesley Lesosky, CUPE Air Canada Component President
Peggy Nash chats with Air Canada flight attendants union leader Wesley Lesosky about the recent strike and the fight for fair pay in the airline industry.
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Ontario’s Costly Nuclear Folly
The province has pushed nuclear onto the fast-track while demoting clean, cost-effective and safe renewables to the sidelines.
