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Resist, Persist!: Third Annual Women’s March On Vancouver

Hope and anger unite third annual women’s march on Vancouver

Over the weekend March On Vancouver hosted its third annual Women’s March. The event took place on January 19 with...more)

Roma speaks to today

Roma is steeped in the political turmoil of the era and society it portrays.

The opening shots alone make it worth seeing Roma. In just a few minutes, this extraordinary film manages to pack...more)

"We need to create the system that we want to see.”

For the third year in a row, the women's movement is in the streets.

For the third year in a row, the women’s march was in the streets. Over 10,000 marched in a freezing...more)

Angry students protest Ford's latest cuts

Within 24 hours of Ford's latest cuts, students were in the streets.

On Thursday Ontario Premier ford announced his latest attack on the people of Ontario: cuts and rollbacks to Ontario Students...more)

Reviving lost labour traditions

In 2019, revive the union tradition of standing in solidarity whenever people are fighting back.

As we begin 2019, we see the incredible polarisation between left and right around the world. There is the growth...more)

Rest in power Crystal Papineau

Crystal Papineau is the latest victim of Toronto’s housing crisis

On Wednesday January 9 2019, in -20 degree weather, the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) alongside Sistering Shelter hosted a...more)

Remember Gustafsen Lake

As we build solidarity with the Wet’SuWet’en nation, it’s important to remember the lengths the state will go to to try to crush Indigenous sovereignty.

Twenty-three years ago an NDP government presided over an RCMP assault on Indigenous people on their own land. As allies...more)

"My gift today for you is a vision of having peace.”

Keep building solidarity for the Wet’suwet’en nation

Saturday January 12 marked Vancouver’s third day of solidarity actions since the RCMP raid of the Gidimt’en check point where...more)

Challenging back to work legislation

The frustration and anger hit a boiling point when postal workers were legislated back

In December, Doug Ford called an emergency session of the Ontario legislature to pre-emptively legislate power workers back to work...more)

All nations united with Wet'suwet'en

Around the world, thousands joined rallies to defend the Wet'suwet'en from the RCMP

January 8 th marked an international day of action in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation as the RCMP began their...more)

Take the path of most resistance

Building on the struggles in 2018, let's make 2019 a year of victories.

The fault-lines are clearer than ever. In 2018, the world got a lot more dangerous – but it also offered...more)

Climate action: governments stall while the people rise up

Around the world, more and more people are fighting to prevent climate chaos, and demanding radical action from governments

In a tragic recreation of Nero fiddling while Rome burns, we see our governments using carbon taxation as the panacea...more)

Ford’s attack on Ontario’s poorest intensifies

Forcing people off of social assistance and into precarious employment in the midst of a housing crisis won’t move people out of poverty.

Just a couple of months ago people in Ontario living on social assistance waited with bated breath while Ford’s Social...more)

Climate Crisis Accelerating – Radical Action Required

The richest 10% are responsible for almost half of total lifestyle consumption emissions.

The working class, not the market, is the key to solving the climate crisis

Dire warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released last month have reignited debates over who is to blame...more)

Vision’s ghost haunts Vancouver’s 2019 budget

Budget gives whopping increase to police

On December 18 th 2018, Vancouver city council voted to approve the 2019 Capital and Operating Budget. One section of...more)

Climate economy: what could just transitions mean?

Interview with Bruno Dobrusin

The Toronto Good Jobs for All (GJFA) Coalition is busy planning a round table in early 2019 that will involve...more)

Hands off Unist'ot'en! Respect Indigenous sovereignty

Emergency solidarity actions oppose Trans-Canada injunction

TransCanada has filed an injunction for the forceful removal of the Indigenous re-occupation of Unist’ot’en territory. This is the company...more)

'Songs of Resistance 1942 – 2018' Review

Anti-Fascist anthems for the Trump age

Marc Ribot may not be a household name in the music world, though fans of rock and the New York...more)

Stop Mohamed Harkat’s deportation to torture

Sign the petition now!

The federal government is pushing to deport Mohamed Harkat to torture. The matter is urgent and imminent. Harkat, a United...more)

Solidarity action blockades South Central in Toronto

Solidarity actions continue to defend workers rights

Trade union members from CUPE, OPSEU, Steelworkers, teachers’ unions and community members blockaded South Central letter sorting plant in Toronto...more)

T'karonto Rallies to Support Unist’ot’en Camp

“Can’t drink oil. Leave it in the soil.”

In solidarity with the Unist’ot’en Camp, about 100 activists in T’karonto protested downtown on December 10 at the RBC Centre...more)

Mobilizing Wins a Victory for Renters in Vancouver!

Vancouver activists secure a victory over renovictions

On Tuesday, December 4th, something unprecedented happened: renters won a significant victory against big business landlords in Vancouver with the...more)

Sound the Alarm: Urgence climatique, courage politique