Editorial — From the Ashes? | Special Issue – Winter 2026
The politics of the centre are no match for the challenges that face humanity. We do, it seems, face a choice between socialism or barbarism.
Simon Black is an Associate Professor of Labour Studies and Chair of the Department of Labour Studies at Brock University.
The politics of the centre are no match for the challenges that face humanity. We do, it seems, face a choice between socialism or barbarism.

“As social democrats we aim to build solidarity and global justice with like-minded people around the world. But we need to hold tightly to the international institutions and norms that Canadians have helped to build over decades.”


