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2025 Canadian Federal Election Leaders

Trump, Poilievre, Carney and the Corporate Agenda: An Update to Our Election Primer

"Canadians head to the polls on April 28. Explore our latest election analysis on the dangers of Poilievre, Carney’s corporate ...
2025 Canadian Federal Election Leaders

2025 CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION 

The 2025 federal election comes at a pivotal moment for Canada. As Trump’s actions threaten our democracy, we must unite ...
The best response to unfair tariffs is to build the Canada we want

The best response to unfair tariffs is to build the Canada we want

There will be a lot of pain, but here are four urgent actions that Canada should undertake right now ...
Letter: In a fight against Trump, here’s how Canadians can win

Letter: In a fight against Trump, here’s how Canadians can win

In a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and the Premiers, Council of Canadians Chairperson John Cartwright outlines key measures our ...
Sign-up to host a kitchen table conversation

Sign-up to host a kitchen table conversation

We're building a movement to push back against Poilievre and demand genuine alternatives to the crises we face. It all ...
This Flag Day is Certainly Different

This Flag Day is Certainly Different

Alex Himelfarb discusses the rising patriotism in Canada amidst economic threats from the U.S., the importance of democracy, and the ...
Canadian Auto Workers contingent at the 1987 Toronto Labour Day parade. Credit: CAW

They should have listened to us about free trade

Almost 40 years ago, the Left was warning about the consequences of tying Canada economically to the US. The election ...
We can defeat Poilievre and win The Canada We Want

National campaign launch: Getting from the Canada We’ve Got to the Canada We Want (RECORDING)

We can defeat Poilievre and win the Canada we want. Watch our national campaign launch on March 4 ...