Olivar Asselin: The Radical Journalist
Amidst working-class poverty and the upheaval around the First World War, Olivar Asselin emerged as one of Montreal’s most famous journalists who advocated for Quebec’s working poor.
Empowering Workers
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Reinvest in Public Service Capacity — End Contracting Out
Ending the practice of contracting out at DND is in the interest of national security and public trust while respecting workers and taxpayers.
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Scapegoat Economics: Why Blaming Immigrants Won’t Fix the Youth Unemployment Crisis
There are proven solutions around the world that young Canadians can point to whenever policymakers and big business try to pit youth against immigrants.
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Phillips Thompson: Labour 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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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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A New Democratic Approach for the NDP
There is an opportunity for the New Democratic Party of Canada and its provincial wings to renew their democratic vision, bringing it to the forefront of changing how public policy is made by embracing deeper public learning and deliberation.
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Canada’s Tax Haven Dilemma with Jared Walker
Jared Walker argues that the revenues generated from tackling Canada’s tax haven problem means Carney’s Cuts to public services are an unnecessary choice.
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Tenant Rights and Union Power with Sharlene Henry
This Toronto-based organizer connects labour and tenant struggles, and explains why union solidarity is central to winning affordable housing.
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Carney’s Cuts with Angella MacEwen
Angella MacEwen explains what is at stake with Mark Carney’s chosen course of “cuts, cuts, and more cuts.”
