Minimum Wages Fall Short Amid Rising Costs of Living
British Columbia announced it is introducing “minimum wage increases tied to inflation," but observers say this hike isn’t enough to meet the province’s high costs of living.
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Experts Warn No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Would Risk Nuclear Conflict
“One of the risks is that if NATO and or the United States and Russia get into a shooting war ... it could escalate up to a general war in Europe, and possibly a nuclear war.”
Calgary Police Blame 'Both Sides' after Attacking Counter Protesters
Calgary police used bicycles to attack community members who were counter-protesting an anti-vaccine march last weekend.
Provinces in Good Position to Boost Services Amid Falling Deficits: Report
A report published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives finds provincial finances are expected to recover more quickly than predicted.
COVID-19 Mortality Rates Higher Among Low-Income Households: Statistics Canada
“Analysis showed that people living in low-income households had significantly higher (1.3 times) COVID-19 mortality rates than people not living in low-income households.”
Canada Indefinitely Extends NATO Mission in Latvia
Peace advocates have warned that Canada’s support for expanding NATO and ongoing military operations have only worsened tensions with Russia.
Police Enabling of 'Freedom' Occupation Highlights Structural Problems, Activists Warn
“There's a structural issue here, and [the occupation in] Ottawa has exposed that, but that's existed from the very beginnings of Canadian history with the creation of policing."
Month in Review: Far-Right Occupations and an Illegal Invasion
The past 30 days saw the end of the far-right occupation of Ottawa, and the launch of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
How Communities Are Countering the ‘Freedom’ Occupation’s Far-Right Politics
“Our goal is to build a working-class movement within communities that can protect themselves and give no room for hatred to grow."