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Nov 23, 2024 - Forum on Racism and Xenophobia

When: Saturday November 23rd, 7pm

"Migrants take away our jobs! They are criminals! We need to take care of our citizens first!" Let's stand up against these myths!

In this important panel hosted by Justicia for Migrant Workers, we will challenge the harmful narratives that perpetuate xenophobia and racism in the context of Canada's immigration system. The rhetoric of migrants as "job stealers" or "criminals" has been used to justify policies that exclude, marginalize, and criminalize migrant workers, while the rich get richer.

We will critically examine how immigration has been commodified, much like housing, work, healthcare, and education -- all systems used to consolidate wealth for a privileged few. We will look at how recent policy changes continue the legacy of colonialism and racial discrimination embedded within Canada's immigration practices, disproportionately affecting Black, Indigenous, and racialized migrant communities.

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Nov 23, 2024 - Bike Lanes

When: Saturday November 23rd, 2pm
Where: Queen's Park South Lawn

Bike lanes are vital for cities, making them safer, healthier, and promoting business. Toronto's bike lanes are no exception; they are essential to the function of the city, and they are under threat.

Doug Ford's proposed Bill 212 plans to remove portions of the major bike lanes on Bloor, Yonge, and University, and impedes the creation of future bike lanes. We believe the bill is very dangerous both in terms of what it means for the future of bike infrastructure in Ontario and in terms of the ability of cities to govern themselves.

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Nov 22, 2024 - Social Housing Now!

When: November 22nd, 2pm
Where: Grenville St and Yonge St (one block north of College)

ACORN will gather at 2:00 PM for a rally to highlight the urgent need for social housing. Doug Ford's $200 checks may cost Ontarians $3 billion, but that same amount could build over 10,000 housing units affordable to low-income people. ACORN members will call on the government to prioritize funding that genuinely addresses the housing crisis in Ontario.

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Nov 22, 2024 - Solidarity Rally

When: Friday November 22nd, 12pm
Where: South Central Toronto Plant, 969 Eastern Ave

Join the picket line to show solidarity with CUPW members on strike!

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Nov 21, 2024 - War, Peace, and Propaganda

When: Thursday November 21st, 7pm
Where: Studio.89, 2520 Eglinton Ave W Unit 1, Mississauga

The war in Ukraine, the Genocide in Gaza, and Canada's role in these crises - A discussion on what we can do for peace and justice. With Dimitri Lascaris and Tamara Lorincz.

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