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OUR COMMON WEALTH: Defend the services that unite us

Prime Minister Carney: Defend the Services That Unite Us

The crisis created by Donald Trump will have a serious impact on every Canadian. His threats to our jobs and our communities are designed to turn people against each other and extract concessions that nobody wants. The only way to deal with a bully is to unite and face him with the power of true solidarity. 

Canada is worth defending. We do not want a society based on greed, anxiety and scapegoating. The Canada we want – for all of us who live on this land, no matter how long or where our families hail from – is based on inclusion, community and investing in our common good.  

We want our government to act firmly to defend Canadian jobs and sovereignty. We need a national strategy to strengthen local industries, build truly affordable housing, sustainable energy systems, and procurement policies adopted at every level of government to support Canadian-made products and services. Made in Canada matters! 

Powerful business interests will try to use this crisis to further their own agenda. You should reject their bad advice. Instead of massive subsidies to oil and gas CEO’s and their pipelines, we need to build a job-rich transition to a truly sustainable economy. Instead of corporate tax breaks, we need an immediate safety net created for those whose jobs and incomes are affected by Trump’s aggression. 

Public services and programs, like health care, are vital to our standard of living. One of your key priorities should be ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or community clinic, while taking measures to stop any privatization of our health care system.   

Generations before us sacrificed to build a better life. Powerful voices often told them not to. Canadians want a society that provides good jobs, respect and a decent quality of life for all. Please make that your focus in the months ahead. 


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John Cartwright

John Cartwright

John Cartwright was elected Chairperson of the Council of Canadians at the Annual Members Meeting held in June 2019. He is the Past President of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council, representing 200,000 union members who work in every sector of the economy.

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