Oct 29, 2014
STOP private clinics SAVE our local public hospitals
We need to stop the private clinics and force the government to deal with the fact that the public does not want a model of privatized, inequitable and poor quality health care.
Politics in Canada
Oct 29, 2014
Good first steps, but further poverty reduction efforts needed in Manitoba
Kirsten Bernas
There is some good news in the Province's recently released second annual All Aboard report, which tracks poverty and social exclusion in Manitoba. However, it's clear that much more needs to be done.
ONDP convention - what is in store?
I thought I would attempt to kick off this topic, since the ONDP convention is only "days" away. Will there be serious challenges to the status quo and the leadership of the party? Will there be meaningfull changes in the way the party conducts itself? And finally, what will be come of the over 300 resolutions proposed by riding associations, regional councils and labour affiliates?
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Oct 29, 2014
Do police and spies need more power?
Karl Nerenberg
In the wake of last week's events, the Conservatives are planning to bring in legislation giving the police and the spy agency more power to combat terrorism. Does the actual threat justify that plan?
Oct 28, 2014
Rejoice! Toronto's civic system may yet save the city from itself
Wayne Roberts
Whoever the mayor may be, progressives can continue to work for positive change thanks to Toronto's civic system.
Oct 27, 2014
Voter turnout delivers real people's verdict in Toronto election
This election is a truly special one. It really comes down to a question of who we the people are. It's time for the people of Toronto to reveal ourselves to ourselves and to the world.
Oct 28, 2014
Journalism and the Ottawa shooting: We need to remain calm and Canadian
Stephen Kimber
In the wake of the events in Ottawa, we can't give in to the everything-is-changed-forever-and-we-must-change-everything-forever hysteria. We need to remain calm and Canadian.
Oct 28, 2014
No safe haven: Canada's 'managed migration'
Harsha Walia
Canada is often cast as a liberal counterpoint to aggressive U.S. immigration enforcement tactics. But, the U.S. has actually pointed to Canada as the model to implement for U.S. migration policy.
Oct 28, 2014
Tory elected mayor of Toronto, Chow urges 'keep the faith'
Mick Sweetman
John Tory is Toronto's new mayor. With Toronto's voter turnout a record 60 per cent, what other factors came into play in this heated municipal election?
Oct 28, 2014
Ottawa shooting: Putting security before liberty
The never-ending war on terror launched by an American president has inspired the Conservatives and their supporters. That way lies fear as the source of public policy decisions.
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