Economy - The Maple (Page 5)

UBI And Job Guarantees Aren’t The Leftist Solutions We Need

Although these bold demands might pique political interest and galvanize public support, they aren’t good left policy options.

Wealthy tax cheats cost us billions every year. So why is the media obsessed with unproven "CERB fraud"?

The next crisis will be at the worksite, where low waged, racialized or temporary foreign workers will be at their bosses’ whims.

With millions of Canadians out of work and a painful recovery ahead, it's time for a massive green stimulus.

If COVID-19 provides a similar opportunity for the advancement of social policy, the Canadian left will have to fight for it to be realized.

Pushing people back to work in the middle of a pandemic is a dangerous idea driven by hostility to welfare, not evidence or facts.

These companies are stealing your money. Why should we reward them with bailouts?

The pandemic is laying bare the myths of value, meritocracy and equality of opportunity that underwrite capitalist wage inequities.

By nationalizing assets of soon-to-be insolvent landlords, we can prevent tenants from becoming homeless due to COVID-19.