Response to COVID-19 serves big business, not workers
As emergency measures continue to be taken by all levels of government, it’s become increasingly clear that these governments act on behalf of a specific,…
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COVID-19 pandemic is opportunity for more equitable society
In recent weeks, practically the entire world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Capitalism’s disgusting behaviour revealed in COVID-19 pandemic
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has had grocery stores selling out of products like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other essentials.
Surrogate mothers need legislated standards
Pregnancy is a complex process that carries a certain degree of risk. Complications can lead some to seek out surrogate mothers. Surrogates carry an embryo …
Peaceful protesters must be protected
Recent protests involving Indigenous peoples blocking railways in peaceful protest have demonstrated the need for better protection of protests.
How wealthy men evade justice for sex crimes
On Feb. 13, 10 women filed a class-action lawsuit against Peter Nygard for alleged sexual assaults that took place between 2008 and 2015 in the Bahamas where he owns a gated island estate.
Wage theft and the cult of chummy workplaces
Wage theft. It’s hospitality’s best worst-kept secret. From taking a cut of employee tips or not paying overtime, to not giving employees breaks and forcing…
Poor legislation and stigma endangers sex workers
By forcing sex workers into meeting clients on the streets and in hiding, the potential for violent crimes against them increases.
Doughnuts, cereal and Canada’s declining news media
Over the past few weeks, it’s become abundantly clear that much of the news media in Canada now only cares about one thing: getting views….
Electoral reform in Canada is becoming a battle between two unprincipled parties
The over 3 million who voted NDP and Green, along with the over 6 million people who voted Conservative, must force this discussion on those in power.