COVID-19 is exposing fundamental flaws in the Canadian housing market
Provincial eviction bans across Canada have begun to end. The bans were initially adopted as a response to the economic shut-down induced by COVID-19. These…
federal politics
A guaranteed basic income will make the rich richer
With the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit coming to its conclusion at the end of September and the COVID-19 pandemic still in full swing, the federal…
A digital iron curtain is falling on the tech industry
Dozens of Winnipeggers joined in a global protest on June 6 to express their concerns with the expansion of 5G infrastructures. The protests come at…
Leading with a bold vision, followed by a mixed record
Former Winnipeg mayor, Ontario cabinet minister and municipal issues advocate Glen Murray is running for leadership of the Green Party of Canada. Murray’s vision for…
Contemplations of a post-COVID-19 world
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has had a huge global impact. But what lasting changes in ourselves and our world will be present after this pandemic finally ceases to exist?
Response to COVID-19 serves big business, not workers
As emergency measures continue to be taken by all levels of government, it’s become increasingly clear that these governments act on behalf of a specific,…
COVID-19 pandemic is opportunity for more equitable society
In recent weeks, practically the entire world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Capitalism’s disgusting behaviour revealed in COVID-19 pandemic
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has had grocery stores selling out of products like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other essentials.
Surrogate mothers need legislated standards
Pregnancy is a complex process that carries a certain degree of risk. Complications can lead some to seek out surrogate mothers. Surrogates carry an embryo …
Peaceful protesters must be protected
Recent protests involving Indigenous peoples blocking railways in peaceful protest have demonstrated the need for better protection of protests.