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Canada Post is a vital Canadian institution—why doesn’t the government act that way?
On May 23, Canada Post workers once again entered a legal strike position. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) had previously been on strike…
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12 arguments for the $15 minimum wage debate
Discussions about raising the minimum wage for workers often generate maximum rage from business. But is there any truth to the arguments and fear mongering?…
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Media get it wrong on Bank of Canada minimum wage study
Over a million workers in Ontario just got a big raise thanks to tireless, bottom-up organizing, but to hear the media tell it, this is…
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Growing pains: What can be done about Ontario’s ever-rising child care fees?
Apparently, it’s not just prospective homebuyers being priced out of the GTA. How many young families can easily come up with an extra $14,455 a…
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Ten things to know about Canada’s newly unveiled National Housing Strategy
On November 22, the Trudeau government unveiled its much-anticipated National Housing Strategy. While much of the Strategy’s content and funding levels had already been broadly outlined…
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Still struggling: Racialized workers in the post-pandemic labour market
Racialized workers in Canada faced extra challenges during the pandemic. The recovery has been equally difficult.
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Painting itself into a corner: LNG and the climate-affordability trade-off in B.C.
The B.C. government has painted itself into a corner by claiming to be climate action leaders while at the same time encouraging increased gas production for export
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Hollowed out: Ontario public hospitals and the rise of private staffing agencies
Ontario’s hospitals are being privatized through the costly use of for-profit staffing agencies
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Building better
Community benefits agreements are a creative and effective way to build a better construction workforce
Hard-hitting news from our offices
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Canada must not implement Ecuador free trade deal, says civil society organizations
We urge you to reconsider this trade agreement and to prioritize the protection of human rights, environmental sustainability, and the rights of…
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Can the federal Build Canada Homes program finally crack the nut of housing affordability?
While housing took a backseat to the Trump trade war in the 2025 federal election, the Liberal platform included some important new…
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Saskatchewan government speaks in riddles when it comes to treaty rights
The Saskatchewan government loves to celebrate treaties.
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North Dakota Cow Crap Will Harm Lake Winnipeg
Massive dairy concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) being permitted and proposed in North Dakota are a threat to our waterways, including Lake…
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Let’s call Bill 5 what it is—a power grab
During Ontario’s February electoral campaign, Doug Ford capitalised on domestic and international stories which affectionately dubbed him “Captain Canada.” Donning a “Canada…
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In this Canadian election, young voters are an afterthought
Engaging young electors has been a cross-party issue for several elections, and yet many post-secondary students who are living away from their…
