Nationalize The Telcos
Telecommunications is an essential service that people need access to in order to live and work in the modern world. It should be publicly owned.
Economy
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The CERB Excludes Too Many People. It Must Be Fixed.
The government’s flagship COVID-19 benefit will do nothing for many Canadians who need help now.
Only Disaster Socialism Can Save Us From Barbarism
Moments of panic can allow for previously-unthinkable liberatory politics to become both popular and urgent.
Canada Should Nationalize Oil Companies, Not Bail Them Out
Alberta’s profound exposure to both deadly viruses and commodity price crashes is a result of capitalism and austerity.
How To Fix Trudeau’s Plan To Help Workers During COVID-19
The Federal government’s first phase response does not do enough to protect workers. These six policy ideas would secure everyone’s finances.
Alberta’s Fixation With Oil Is Leading The Province To Ruin
Premier Jason Kenney should rethink his giant all-in gamble on oil to solve the province’s problems.
COVID-19 Hasn’t Stopped Ford From Trying To Speedup Future Evictions
Ford’s objective is to spur profit-making and clear out working class people whose homes and tenancies stand in the way.
The Nordics Show Us How To Protect Workers During COVID-19
Nordic states are boosting already generous paid sick leave and employment insurance benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. Canada should follow their lead.
Canada’s Pension Plan Is A Proof Of Concept For Socialism
Critics say socialism cannot work, but the Canada Pension Plan offers surprising proof that it can.