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Legislating against strikes is profoundly undemocratic

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 ...
Methane hookups in new buildings are bull tell Vancouver City Council

Tell Vancouver’s Mayor Sim: There’s no future for fossil gas

UPDATE: November 28, 2024 Since our November 13th webinar on the climate and health impacts of natural gas heating, Council ...
The Many can defeat the Money. Here's where we start.

The Many can defeat the Money. Here’s where we start.

Across Canada, the crises we face are multiplying, from devastating floods and fires to a soaring cost of living and ...
Sustainable Jobs Act Passed! What's next?

The Sustainable Jobs Act has become law. Now what? 

The Sustainable Jobs Act, a key piece of legislation for workers and the climate, finally received royal assent last week ...
We’ve seen claims of ‘Common Sense’ before and it wasn’t pretty

We’ve seen claims of ‘Common Sense’ before and it wasn’t pretty

Originally published in the Toronto Star Memory is a powerful thing. We all have memories of beautiful moments that come ...
Federal Budget Response: 2024

FEDERAL BUDGET RESPONSE: 2024

The 2024 Federal Budget is a clear attempt by the Liberal government to appeal to popular progressive sentiments without making ...
Sustainable Jobs Passed

Sustainable Jobs Act finally passes!

Despite significant obstruction by the Conservative party over the last year, the Act is now on its way to the ...
Nuclear waste hidden Pristine lands bear silent burden Community's voice lost.

Buried secrets and unheard voices

Canada plans to abandon its most radioactive nuclear waste without real community consent ...
Climate organizations fight lng developments from coast to coast | Press releases

Climate organizations fight lng developments from coast to coast | Press releases

Climate organizations call on Premier Eby to abandon fracking, LNG plans VANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — ...
Pass the Sustainable Jobs Act

Tell the federal government to stop stalling and pass the Sustainable Jobs Act

The Prime Minister needs to hear from you about the Sustainable Jobs Act. Despite assurances that the bill is a ...
false solutions blog 3

Truly just climate solutions put people before profits 

This is Part 3 of our series, Unpacking climate solutions: False, Real, or Unjust?  Read Part 1 and Part 2 .  In ...
Who benefits from unjust and damaging renewable solutions?

Who benefits from unjust and damaging renewable solutions?

In this piece, we consider proposed solutions for transitioning off fossil fuels that are nevertheless unjust to people and damaging ...