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May 22, 2026

The new era of American Imperialism

Aggressive U.S. foreign policy has created deep instability—not only here in Canada, but globally. From the ongoing war in Iran to a devastating four-month fuel blockade in Cuba—causing medical blackouts and sanitation crises—the global impacts are severe.  This week on rabble radio, we share a clip from the most recent Off the Hill political panel…

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May 15, 2026

CLC sets a workers’ agenda for Canada

Thousands attend CLC convention in Winnipeg. Comments by the leaders of the CLC, USW, PSAC, and UFCW plus NDP federal leader Avi Lewis. The LabourStart Report about union events. And Larry Rousseau singing “It’s a Wonderful World.” RadioLabour is the international labour movement’s radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on…

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May 15, 2026

The power and paradox of American hegemony

This week on rabble radio, Thomas Ponniah joins rabble editor Nick Seebruch to talk about the heavy influence of the U.S. on the world stage. They break down why massive military power hasn’t led to a better quality of life in the States and how a better future is possible. About our guest Thomas Ponniah…

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May 14, 2026

Labour Fair 2026 Keynote: New modes of organizing for a working peoples’ city

Today’s episode of the Courage My Friends podcast series features the keynote discussion from the 34th annual Labour Fair at Toronto’s George Brown College. Founding representative of the Toronto Airport Workers’ Council Sean Smith and member of the Parkdale Housing Justice Network (PHJN) Matt Whitfield, discuss the crises of labour precarity and housing insecurity, how…

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May 8, 2026

Saving child care in Canada

In its spring budget announcement the federal Liberal government may have started backtracking on the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care progamme. The LabourStart Report of union events. And singing: “A Woman’s Place is in Her Union.” “A Woman’s Place is in Her Union” is used with permission of the International Association of Machinists –…

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May 8, 2026

Louise Arbour is Canada’s next governor general

Representing King Charles III in Canada, serving as the federal representative of the Head of State, the newly appointed Governor General-designate is Louise Arbour, a former human rights lawyer and Supreme Court Justice.  Prime Minister Mark Carney made this announcement on Tuesday, May 5, and stated she will be an exemplary “steward of our tradition…

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