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Trump’s tariff threat shows failure of ‘free trade’ promise
The Council of Canadians is calling on leaders to disentangle from the U.S. economy. After decades of trade deals that ...
After prorogation, pharmacare hangs in the balance
With the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a federal election looming, the future of pharmacare is hanging in ...
Unite for the Canada we want
Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian jobs and communities demand a united response. Let’s reject corporate greed, strengthen our economy with ...
Celebrating Rich Hagensen, outgoing chair of BC’s Campbell River chapter
Rich Hagensen reflects on decades of activism in Campbell River, from opposing fish farms to saving local hospitals. As he ...
Parliament is prorogued – now what?
Trudeau is resigning. Key bills like clean water and emissions caps are dead. Read our take on what’s at stake ...
JUSTIN TRUDEAU and CANADA’S FUTURE
It is no small irony that Justin Trudeau chose January 6th - the same day that Donald Trump’s election was ...
Top CEOs have already pocketed more than most of us will make all year.
By 10:54am today, top CEOs made more than you probably will all year. Time for the rich to pay their ...
Trade dispute panel decision instructs Mexico to end GM corn restrictions
Joint Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseDecember 23, 2024 Cobourg, Halifax, Ottawa. December 23, 2024 – A trade dispute panel has ruled ...
Breaking strikes worsens the affordability crisis
When the Canadian federal government breaks strikes with back-to-work legislation, it’s not just striking workers who lose—it’s all of us ...
Council of Canadians condemns federal attack on postal workers’ rights
The Council of Canadians stands with CUPW against the federal government’s assault on workers’ rights. The right to bargain collectively ...
Donald Trump says jump, Canada’s corporate elite ask how high
Donald J. Trump is not a subtle politician. But he does know how to smell weakness. And right now, Canada’s ...
Message to the Trudeau Government: Postal Workers Deserve a Fair Contract
On the same day that 55,000 postal workers entered their fourth week of a strike to defend their standards and ...