On November 4th, the federal government dropped a budget that looks to devastate health services, education and climate action, weaken public services and deliver billions in subsidies, weapons contracts and tax cuts to corporations and the wealthy.
These cuts will affect all of us. The cuts are going to hit the Ottawa region particularly hard, with almost half of the anticipated 40,000 jobs lost occurring in the capital region. Coming from a Liberal government that just months ago promised to protect our public services and to “cap, not cut” public sector jobs, many are feeling betrayed. But together, we can fight back.
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This Friday, November 14 at 6pm the Council of Canadians is hosting a “Stop the Cuts!” Assembly, featuring David Macdonald (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives), Karen Cocq (Migrant Workers Alliance for Change), Nathan Prier (Canadian Association of Professional Employees), and other guests. At this event, we’ll analyze the budget and the forces driving the austerity agenda, and build strategies to resist this corporate agenda.
Join us in laying the groundwork for a popular response against this repressive, corporate agenda.
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COVID-19 and accessibility info:
Please note, that due to the levels of respiratory and COVID-19 cases this season, we ask that all participants wear a mask for the duration of the event. Masks (KN95 or higher) will be provided at the registration table. As an added measure, there will also be ventilation in the room.
The front of the building is all one level, with no steps. It is accessible for both wheelchairs and mobility devices. Mac hall is one level (apart from the stage), with accessible buttons to enter the room. There is a fully serviced elevator in Bronson Centre. More robust accessibility info will be provided in the coming days.
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