They may have different strategies, but Canadian labour unions appear to share the goal of unseating the incumbent Conservative party in this federal election campaign, says Prof. Larry Savage, director of labour studies at Brock University in Ontario. ‘Conservatives…have really… »
Highlights / Federal election 2015
Economy, International, Politics, Society
Greens reject trade deals’ ‘affront to democracy’
The leader of the Green Party wants Canada to reject international trade agreements that allow corporations to sue governments. Elizabeth May says the so-called Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (FIPAs) threaten democracy and infringe on sovereignty. Citizens protest the… »
Economy, Internet, Science & Technology, Politics, Society
NDP vows to boost aerospace industry if elected
Canada’s aerospace industry has seen hundreds of layoffs this year, but Tom Mulcair, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) promises to help if he is elected to form the next federal government on October 19th. Bombardier announced the layoff… »
Economy, Health, Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Refugee-support rallies held across Canada
Refugees risking their lives to get to Europe from war-torn Syria have become a major issue in Canada’s federal election campaign. Several rallies demanding Canada increase its aid and acceptance of the refugees crowding into many countries in Europe, were… »
NDP promises to expand pensions if elected
If elected, the New Democratic Party (NDP) promises to convene a meeting with the leaders of all the provinces to plan an expansion of the Canada and Quebec pension plans. Canada’s population is aging rapidly and pension is an issue… »
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European refugee and migrant crisis becomes an election issue in Canada
Europe’s crisis in dealing with the onslaught of refugees and migrants is straining its resources. Thousands of people are stranded at a train station in Budapest, Hungary today. Many have paid hundreds of Euros for train tickets they cannot use.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Politics
Liberal leader promises green investment
On the federal election campaign trail, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau promised that if elected, his party would invest nearly six-billion-dollars over the next four years in environment-friendly infrastructure. That would be part of almost 20-billion that would be spent over… »
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Recession official in Canada; Alberta job losses mount
A recession, defined as two consecutive quarters of economic decline in the national economy, was confirmed this morning in Canada. The Canadian economy shrank in several sectors, but the month of June showed modest gain. The collapse in oil prices has hit… »
Green Party- a distant voice in election trying hard to be heard
In an era where most people are aware of the environment and humanity’s effect upon the Earth, the one Canadian party which prioritizes environmental issues is still a distant runner in the upcoming election. Most media coverage, political debate and… »
NDP would curb violence against aboriginal women
The leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) promised to undo what he calls an “underlying attitude of racism” that has prevented a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Several groups have demanded an inquiry into the nearly… »
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