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Total Catastrophe Was Avoided, But Canada Is Heading Rightward
We need an unofficial opposition of mobilized workers ready to fight the coming attack on labour and left-wing politics.

Arbitration Can Be A Powerful Choice In The Union Playbook
A recent strike by child and family service workers in Manitoba demonstrates how unions can use arbitration to complement strikes

The Left Must Rebuild Our Electoral Power
We need a vehicle to meaningfully intervene in the electoral arena to improve the lives of working people

Time To Think Beyond ‘Worthless’ Free Trade Agreements: Economists
“Why should we feel constrained by a free trade agreement?”

Business Lobby Wants Austerity To Help Pay For Military Spending
“It’s not a feasible plan; It’s not a reasonable plan.”

Gap Between Rich And Poor Widens At Record Pace: Statistics Canada
The poorest 40 per cent of Canadians control less than three per cent of net wealth.

Is There A Real Difference Between The Libs And Cons On Palestine?
Five Palestinians weigh in on this question and the importance of voting in the election more broadly

It’s Time To Treat America As The Menace It Has Always Been
Kissing Trump’s feet is no less undignified when wrapped in a maple flag.

Gaza Death Revisionists Are The New Holocaust Deniers
There are considerable similarities in the arguments used by the two groups.

Conservatives Made Gains Where Cost Of Living And Tariffs Loomed Large
“Pierre Poilievre, in his rage farming, tapped into a lot of people.”

Votes For Libs And Cons Soared. But How Solid Is Each Party’s Support?
Canada is not yet locked into a two-party system, according to experts.

Is There A Real Difference Between The Libs And Cons On Palestine?
Five Palestinians weigh in on this question and the importance of voting in the election more broadly

‘You’re Literally Brainwashed’: Jewish-School Students Speak Out
The Maple spoke with 13 former students about the role Jewish schools may play in Canadians joining the Israeli military.

Is There A Real Difference Between The Libs And Cons On Palestine?
Five Palestinians weigh in on this question and the importance of voting in the election more broadly

CIJA Lobbied Or Sponsored Trips For 58% Of MPs Running In 2025
CIJA’s significant level of interaction with incumbents may indicate notable political influence