Trudeau’s Decision To Return Asylum Seekers Will Be A Costly Mistake
The decision to turn back asylum seekers is heavy-handed, not based on medical advice and may put more Canadians at risk for COVID-19.
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Canada Should Nationalize Oil Companies, Not Bail Them Out
Alberta’s profound exposure to both deadly viruses and commodity price crashes is a result of capitalism and austerity.
How To Fix Trudeau’s Plan To Help Workers During COVID-19
The Federal government’s first phase response does not do enough to protect workers. These six policy ideas would secure everyone’s finances.
Alberta’s Fixation With Oil Is Leading The Province To Ruin
Premier Jason Kenney should rethink his giant all-in gamble on oil to solve the province’s problems.
The Government Is Risking Our Lives By Abandoning Canadians In Iran
These Canadians are stuck in a terrifying situation, and increasingly feeling abandoned by their government.
COVID-19 Hasn’t Stopped Ford From Trying To Speedup Future Evictions
Ford’s objective is to spur profit-making and clear out working class people whose homes and tenancies stand in the way.
The Nordics Show Us How To Protect Workers During COVID-19
Nordic states are boosting already generous paid sick leave and employment insurance benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada should follow their lead.
The Coronavirus Is About To Expose Just How Broken Our Welfare State Really Is
We are all about to experience the consequences of an anemic welfare state that does the bare minimum and nothing more.
No, Doug Ford Probably Isn’t Going To Get You Free Therapy
Contrary to breathless media headlines, Doug Ford won't get most people free therapy.