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CALLS TO ACTION
Cancel F35 contract
Amidst Trump’s economic siege and annexation threats, it is unacceptable Canada is paying a US military giant $19 billion for 88 F-35s. Lockheed Martin’s fighter jet was chosen in part so the Canadian air force can better assist their US counterparts in offensive global operations. The US controls the F-35 source code and upgrades, giving Washington an effective “kill switch” on Canada’s fighter jets.Please take a minute to ask new Liberal leader Mark Carney to halt plans to buy F-35s.
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EVENTS
Briefing of key issues in federal election
When: Thursday April 10th, 7pmWe welcome all to join our briefing on key issues in the upcoming federal election. Please join to get an update on the debates about economy and healthcare and an opportunity to ask questions in the Q&A portion of the briefing. We will also distribute materials that you can use for the federal election.
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Book launch: Against the People
When: April 11th, 6:30pmWhere: A Different Booklist, 779 Bathurst St
Join us for an informative discussion on the devastating policies of the Ford government from healthcare, municipal, education and judicial restructuring, to economics, arts, labour, environmental, housing and Indigenous lands.
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Book launch: Against the Crisis
When: April 11th, 7pmWhere: CSI, 720 Bathurst St.
The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is honoured to welcome Ståle Holgersen for the Toronto launch of his new book Against the Crisis: Economy and Ecology in a Burning World!
If crisis defines our era, we need a coherent socialist policy in response. Today’s economic and ecological crises are not exceptions to an otherwise functioning system but integral to its operation. It is naive to see these upheavals as opportunities for reform or revolution. They are the bedrock of the status quo. Fortunately, the vicious circle sustaining capitalism is not founded on an iron law. Our historical mission in the face of the climate crisis is to create a historical exception to the rule. It is time for ecosocialism against crisis.
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[Ottawa] Arms Embargo Now
When: April 12th, 2pmWhere: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
For over 16 months, Gaza has endured a relentless genocide carried out by the Zionist occupation, fully backed by the U.S. and its allies, including Canada. Even after a so-called ceasefire was announced, the Zionist occupation continued its assault, imposing a total blockade on March 1st, cutting off all food and aid, and launching a new wave of bombings and ground invasions in the following days.
On April 12th, we are mobilizing on Parliament Hill to confront Canada’s role in this genocide. We refuse to let politicians get away with hollow statements while they continue arming and funding Israel’s massacres.
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Postering at Dufferin Station
When: April 13th, 1pmWhere: Dufferin Station
Join us to put up posters along Dufferin Street to advocate for more reliable, fast and frequent service on the 29 by calling for the installation of bus-only lanes. No experience is required, just show up! Some tape, scissors, brushes and wheatpaste will be provided. We’d also encourage you to bring your own if you have! We will meet at Dufferin Station, at the main entrance on the west side of the street.
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Canadian Foreign Policy Hour with Yves Engler
When: Mondays at 6pmJoin author Yves Engler on Mondays for a weekly news roundup and interactive discussion about Canada’s role abroad. This weekly session will delve into the latest developments on subjects ranging from military affairs and Canada’s role in Ukraine to its contribution to Palestinian dispossession, and the exploitation of African resources. Join Yves for a critical take on Canada’s foreign policy. Questions, comments, and criticisms are all welcome.
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Voting for the Canada We Want
When: April 14th, 7pmWhy are so many people disengaged from voting? A recent Angus-Reid poll stated 48% of Canadians say they don’t have a voting option that “really represents” their views. And yet, poll after poll shows a majority of Canadians support a just transition.
Following the presentation, we encourage you to join in a robust Q&A to explore how we can get from the Canada we’ve got to the Canada we want.
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Beat the Heat Webinar
When: April 15th, 7pmFighting for Cool Communities – with Seniors for Climate Action Now (SCAN)
Speakers will include: Jennifer Penney from SCAN!; Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour; Flora Aldridge from the Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health & Environment and Jacqueline Wilson from the Canadian Environmental Law Association.
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What The Climate?
When: April 16th, 6pmExploring Problems and Solutions
Are you concerned about the increasing number of climate-related disasters but unsure what lies ahead and what to do? Join us for an insightful session that unravels unanswered questions behind the climate crisis. Together, we can explore solutions to mitigate its impact and ensure a safer future.
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Book launch: The Poilievre Project
When: April 16th, 6:30pmWhere: 165 Geary Ave (second floor, Unit A)
Join journalists Martin Lukacs and Desmond Cole for a conversation about the 2025 federal election and Martin’s new book The Poilievre Project: A radical blueprint for corporate rule. The book reveals the playbook behind the Conservative leader’s rise and exposes his radical vision for reshaping Canada.
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ARTICLES
Fighting Trump’s Tariffs
By Fred Wilson and Robert ChernomasCanada’s industry minister emerged from a cabinet meeting recently to inform us that there had been discussion of a robust response to US aggressions with Canada-first procurement policies and a “C.D. Howe” moment to build and diversify our domestic economy.
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Statements on Abduction of Mahmoud Khalil
By Faculty for PalestineFaculty for Palestine condemns in the strongest terms the abduction and attempted deportation of leading Columbia student organizer, Mahmoud Khalil. We stand in solidarity with all other students, staff, faculty, and activists facing intimidation, threats, legal consequences, job loss, and deportation for taking principled stands against the genocide of Palestinians and for advocating for Palestinian liberation. This includes Badar Khan Suri, Ranjani Srinivasan, Rumeysa Ozturk, and countless others. We think of Cornell student Momodou Taal, currently threatened with deportation for his organizing: “This fight is bigger than me, and we can’t afford to lose it.”
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Trade War and Attacks on National Sovereignty
By Geoff BickertonThe United States has launched a full-scale attack on our economy and our very existence as a sovereign country. Canadians have responded by boycotting US products, buying Canadian, and cancelling travel plans to the US. But as unionists, how can we respond collectively through our unions? What should be the role of the labour movement?
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The Man Who Would Be King
By Sam GindinHeadwinds have emerged in Donald Trump’s rush to derail and transform the state and place the US Empire on a radically new – but no less oppressive – footing. This time, however, Trump came with a more primed agenda, while the social forces to counter his trajectory remain a remote wish. This facilitates Trump’s stubborn soldiering on.
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