Canada’s federal election results, on 28th of April, illustrated the polarisation of political ideologies that is continuing to unfold in society. The crisis of capitalism is creating an increased cost of living, a lack of […]
Within the first days of 2025 the Canadian Liberal Party prime minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. In response, US president-elect Donald Trump, reiterated his threats of a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican exports […]
Canadian’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, invoked on Monday 14 February emergency measures to deal with protests against mandatory covid 19 vaccination. Some provincial political leaders criticised the measure, fearing it will stoke up bigger protests. […]
After a year like no other, which has seen record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires that ravaged towns and led to thousands of hectares of land being destroyed, British Columbia (BC), Canada, has faced yet another historical […]
Justin Trudeau has been re-elected by the slimmest majority of any prime minister in Canadian history, at just 32%. His government called a special election, hoping to gain seats and secure a majority, but the […]
For almost a month, the daily front page news for Canadians has been the story of political intrigue at the highest level of government involving, on the one hand, a major multinational, Montreal-based company ensnared […]
Jean Swanson’s election to Vancouver City Council is a step toward a ‘political revolution’ in Vancouver city, British Colombia (BC), Canada. News of this historic victory is already rippling around Canada and further afield. Swanson […]
Doug Ford’s victory in Ontario’s election has sent shock waves across Canada and beyond, with fears that Canada’s most populous province (9 million people) has elected Canada’s Donald Trump.
Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, capitulated to oil pipe company Kinder Morgan’s blackmail. Texas-based Kinder Morgan wanted to expand a pipeline by an extra 1,000km, from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific coast. But Kinder […]
The battle over Kinder Morgan’s pipeline to Vancouver is getting nasty. Texas-based Kinder Morgan want to expand a pipeline by an extra 1,000km, from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific coast. But Kinder Morgan suspended […]
Tim Hortons is a national chain of over 4,000 coffee and doughnuts shops across Canada. Founded by a famous hockey player, it has become a Canadian icon often, known as ‘Timmies’. It is also the […]
People in Vancouver regularly talk about the coming “big one,” referring to a likely future earthquake, as the city lies near a major fault line. An earthquake struck Vancouver on Saturday, 14 October, but it […]
July 1st marked 150 years of the founding of the Canadian state. The day was celebrated with ‘birthday events’ across the country and much official hype about “great” Canada. This is reinforced by the contrast […]
In the 117 months that Harper was Canadian Prime Minister, not a single major tars sands pipeline was approved. In just 13 months as Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau approved two major pipelines, Kinder Morgan’s line […]
Tens of thousands of activists from around the world gather WSF in Montreal, 9-14 August
Capitalism equals environmental destruction
New Democratic Party biggest loser
The NDP represent as a left alternative?
NDP wins promising $15 minimum wage
Only a socialist alternative can challenge the carbo-capitalists’ grip on Canadian politics
NDP increasingly irrelevant to needs of workers, immigrants and youth
Tory government whips-up terrorist fears to boost Canada’s imperialist role
After bosses’ seen off – unions must defend their right to strike!
First Nations challenge Harper government’s resource exploitation
Anger against growing inequality and cuts to public services
Link-up the fight-back of workers, youth, environmentalists and oppressed minorities!
Funeral reveals deep-rooted mood of working people and youth for real change
Disputes over pensions, pay and deregulation show underlying discontent
Big gains for New Democratic Party (NDP) – But is it an alternative for working people?
Liberal vote collapses – social democratic NDP jumps to become official opposition
Outgoing Harper government presided over price hikes, sell-offs and foreign wars
Nationalise the banks under the democratic control of the working population
Athletic achievements…and unknown debts and environmental damage
Autocratic powers, Afghan war and job losses/wage cuts provoke protests
Defend the right to strike against attacks on pay and conditions
Workers occupy Windsor auto-parts plant
Right wing Tory government sees off opposition parties’ no confidence vote
Build a real alternative
Opposition social democratic-NDP ‘fighting talk’ but no alternative
But the fight must go on!
Industrial action follows spate of public sector strikes
7,000 workers on strike for a fair contract
But fight against cuts and privatisation must go on.
Fight-back needed in workplace and communities
Working class needs to resist new right wing minority government
Union leaders fail courageous struggle
Workers’ action grows with solidarity walkouts
Thousands of teachers and public sector workers oppose court rulings
Anti-racists protest against Holocaust denier
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