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Feb 18, 2026 - U.S. healthcare comes to Canada

When: February 18th, 12pm

Drs. David U. Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler are Distinguished Professors of Public Health at the City University of New York's Hunter College AND co-founders of Physicians for a National Health Program, which advocates for single-payer healthcare in the United States.

They join Andrew Longhurst, Senior Health Policy Researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, in a discussion of Alberta's Bill 11 and the dangers it poses to public health care in Canada. They expose Bill 11's creation of a private health insurance market for publicly insured services under the Canada Health Act and its encouragement of US investment interests to establish a for-profit health care system in Canada.

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Feb 17, 2026 - Canadian Seamen’s Union (CSU)

When: Tuesday, February 17th, 6pm

What happens when a militant, democratic union takes on powerful shipping interests and wins? What happens when those interests try to take their power back?

Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:00 p.m. (special start time) for a gripping look at the rise (and demise) of the Canadian Seamen's Union, and the explosive 1949 strike that shook waterfronts from Halifax to Vancouver.

We're thrilled to welcome Benjamin Anderson (University College Dublin), who will be joining us live from Dublin (11:00 p.m. his time!) to share his research and insights.

We'll also screen excerpts from Betrayed, the powerful documentary by Elaine Brière, which captures the voices and legacy of the seamen who fought back.

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Feb 17, 2026 - Close Loopholes Now

When: Tuesday February 17th, 5pm
Where: 1028 Queen St E

This will be a family-friendly event for the community, including speakers from various groups and live art!

Join us in solidarity against Julie Dabrusin's decision to vote NO on the No More Loopholes Act. No peace for 'the Minister of Environmental Destruction,' we demand Climate Justice now.

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Feb 17, 2026 - Close Loopholes Now

When: Tuesday February 17th, 4pm
Where: 1202 Bloor St W

We are forcing MP Julie Dzerowicz to pick a side: keep arming warm crimes and genocide or vote yes on Bill C-233! Join us on February 17 @ 4PM at her constituency office on 1202 Bloor St W as part of the National Day of Action to Close the Looopholes Now!

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Feb 15, 2026 - Introduction to Socialism

When: Sundays, February 15 to April 5

Curious about socialism? Interested about if it is really possible and taking a sober look at the problems it will face? Want to discuss how to begin affecting change right now?

In these uncertain and dangerous times, The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is a space to listen, discuss and challenge the contemporary relevancy of socialism.

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Feb 14, 2026 - Toronto Palestine Film Festival Winter Gathering

When: February 14th, 7pm

Spend an evening with stories of Palestinian love, resilience, and everyday life under occupation. Support TPFF's mission to centre Palestinian voices through film, conversation, and community. Reception will be followed by storytelling, live music and short films.

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Feb 13, 2026 - To Palestine, with Love

When: Friday February 13th, 7:30pm

Just over two years ago police raided the homes of the Indigo 11, attempting to scare all those organizing for a free Palestine. Two years later, we're still fighting and we've learned a lot along the way!

Come and hear our thoughts about what the Indigo folks have learned from these two years of struggle on policing of protest, organizing amidst repression and the struggle for a free Palestine. Then we will dance.

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