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Book launch with Charlie Angus: 'Unlikely Radicals: The Story of the Adams Mine Dump War'Mar 26, 2013 to Mar 27, 2013
Brixton's Pub
210 Sparks St
Ottawa
, ON
Canada
45° 25' 16.4028" N, 75° 42' 3.9492" W
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Ontario CA
Join Charlie Angus and friends Tuesday, March 26 at Brixton's Pub in Ottawa for the launch of this timely and important book. |
Rob Ford's insulting wordsOn Monday, Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto the largest city in Canada, referred to Sarah Thomson as “not playing with a full deck.” His words. His ugly, hurtful words. What the Hell? We all know this is a euphemism for having some sort of mental illness. Does he understand what he said and what it means? I doubt it. I doubt he even has given it thought. He’s not the most sensitive man in the country. “Not playing with a full deck.” Just one of many phrases and idioms that are like pepper spray in the English language. “The elevator works but doesn’t go up to the top floor.” “The lights are on but no one’s home.” Forums: |
10th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 4 PEACE!* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Marking a Decade of the War and Occupation in Iraq *** Featuring special guest ALANIS OBOMSAWIN, distinguished Indigenous documentary filmmaker *** Forums: |
Film Screening: 'Bottled Life – The Truth About Nestle’s Business with Water'Mar 18, 2013
University of Alberta Education South Room 107
Edmonton
, AB
Canada
53° 32' 39.8004" N, 113° 29' 27.3372" W
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Alberta CA
Join the Council of Canadians, Cinema Politica, and the Back the Tap Coalition to celebrate Bottled Water Free Day 2013 with a screening of the award-winning documentary. |
Protecting Alberta's Water Commons: Challenges and OpportunitiesMar 21, 2013 to Mar 22, 2013
U of A Telus Center Room 134 (111 Street and 87 Avenue)
Edmonton
, AB
Canada
53° 32' 39.8004" N, 113° 29' 27.3372" W
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Alberta CA
Many Albertans are uncertain of how our precious inheritance, the water that collects on and under the land, will be protected for its essential uses by human and non-human life here. |
Jack: The movieMar 11, 2013
CBC television
Various
Canada
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CA
Watch the film about Jack Layton, which tells the inspirational story of the political icon and delves into the love story between Layton and his wife, NDP Member of Parliament, Olivia Chow. |
#IDLENOMORE: Round Dance in support of Mayan Q'eqchi' communities against Hudbay MineralsMar 4, 2013 to Mar 5, 2013
Toronto
, ON
Canada
43° 39' 11.6136" N, 79° 22' 59.4624" W
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Ontario CA
Please come out to support members of the Indigenous Mayan Q’eqchi’ communities from El Estor, Guatemala who have filed lawsuits in Ontario courts against Canadian mining company HudBay Minerals. |
The Right to Food in Canada - A Community ConversationMar 4, 2013
Across Canada
Canada
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CA
On March 4th by webinar from Geneva, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food, will present the report of his mission to Canada and have a conversation with people across Canada. |
Tom Flanagan trending on Twitter after comments about child pornographyTwitter was buzzing last night after comments by former Harper top advisor and campaign manager Tom Flanagan about child pornography. In response to a question, Flanagan said Wednesday:
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Arrest warrant issued for another former Harper appointee: Arthur Porter wanted for fraudThe Globe and Mail has the story -- but note they've closed the comments section. All the more reason to discuss this here.
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SOS: Save Our Services Day of Action across OntarioMar 4, 2013
ON
Canada
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Ontario CA
The coalition announced plans for a cross-province Day of Action on Monday March 4. Protests will be held across Ontario |
LOOKING FORWARD, LOOKING BACK: 40 YEARS OF RESISTANCE - Annual Conference of the Law Union of OntarioMar 16, 2013
Victoria College, University of Toronto
91 Charles Street
Toronto
, ON
Canada
43° 40' 3.108" N, 79° 23' 31.8516" W
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Ontario CA
2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Law Union, and this year’s conference will bring progressive legal and activist communities together to discuss an exciting and challenging series of issues. |
How do Progressive and Conservative news watching habits differ?This week I decided to look at whether supporters of various political parties had different news consumption patterns and compare them to undecided voters. To do this I'm going back to the Canadian Election Study 2011 data. Obviously, things may have changed since then, but this is the most current raw data source I have for this question. The first question I thought I'd look at is how much time people spent consuming news (Question 81 in the Post Election Survey(PES)) broken down by party self-identification.
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What to do with the Senate Chamber?The Red Chamber is a lovely old room, in a most central location. What should be done with it? (Note that this topic is in Banter, not Canadian Politics) Forums: |
Panel Discussion: The Changing State of Unions and Workers Rights in CanadaMar 12, 2013
Room 104, Allard Hall (UBC Law School)
1822 East Mall
Vancouver
, BC
Canada
49° 15' 51.318" N, 123° 14' 57.3684" W
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British Columbia CA
The role of unions and the Canadian labour environment has been changing dramatically. Union density is decreasing while the role of temporary workers continues to grow. |
John Duncan resigns as Minister of Aboriginal AffairsJ/k not for gross incompetence or neglect of Aboriginal Peoples! 'Cause he wrote this one letter that one time. Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrote:
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Hunger Strike Helps Expose Deficient Conditions and Mistreatment at Central North Correctional CentreHunger Strike Helps Expose Deficient Conditions and Mistreatment at Central North Correctional Centre Forums: |
Actions speak louder than words: Harper's neocolonial agendaForums: |
A Conversation about the People's Social Forum with Corvin RussellFormer rabble blogger and lapsed babbler, Corvin Russell is joining us to discuss the groundswell of social protest in Canada and abroad @ 2pm EST. Corvin, a long-time ally of indigenous struggles across Canada, will be talking about the transformative potential of #IdleNoMore and other similar struggles for Aboriginal rights, and their impact on broader social struggles. He can also answer any questions on the People's Social Forum which took place last weekend. For some background, see Ethan Cox's column on PSF here. Forums: |
Launching the Socialist Register 2013Jan 31, 2013
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St. W.,
Toronto
, ON
Canada
43° 38' 59.2908" N, 79° 26' 4.4484" W
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Ontario CA
Panel discussion with Greg Albo, Sam Gindin, Meg Luxton, Joan Sangster, John Saul as contributors and Leo Panitch as Chair. |
Building Solidarity with “Idle No More”Jan 27, 2013 to Jan 28, 2013
Allendale Community Hall
6330-105 A Street
Edmonton
, AB
Canada
53° 30' 3.024" N, 113° 30' 1.2708" W
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Alberta CA
Please join Tanya Kappo, a member of Idle No More, for a discussion about this movement. |
Taxpayers paid for CEOs trip to China with Stephen HarperNot shocking, but here's the story, as reported on CBC.ca:
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