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Tenant Organizers Call Doug Fords Threats a “Distraction” From Legislation that Could Increase Housing Instability
Doug Ford says he’ll talk to any Ontarian with concerns about the province, but this tenant organizing group still can’t get a meeting with the premier
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Doug Ford says he’ll talk to any Ontarian with concerns about the province, but this tenant organizing group still can’t get a meeting with the premier
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Tenant Organizers Call Doug Ford’s Threats a “Distraction” From Legislation that Could Increase Housing Instability
Doug Ford says he’ll talk to any Ontarian with concerns about the province, but this tenant organizing group still can’t get a meeting with the premier
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November 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Tenant Organizers Call Doug Fords Threats a “Distraction” From Legislation that Could Increase Housing Instability
Doug Ford says he’ll talk to any Ontarian with concerns about the province, but this tenant organizing group still can’t get a meeting with the premier
pressprogress.ca/tenant-organ...
Doug Ford says he’ll talk to any Ontarian with concerns about the province, but this tenant organizing group still can’t get a meeting with the premier
pressprogress.ca/tenant-organ...
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Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize and the 2026 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research!
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize and the 2026 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research!
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
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‘Their Conditions Worsened in Hospital’: Ontario Ombudsman Report Details Inhumane Conditions, Prolonged Hospital Stays for Severely Disabled People
"Her health has been irreversibly damaged… I worry there isn’t much hope for her or our situation."
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"Her health has been irreversibly damaged… I worry there isn’t much hope for her or our situation."
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‘Their Conditions Worsened in Hospital’: Ontario Ombudsman Report Details Inhumane Conditions, Prolonged Hospital Stays for Severely Disabled People
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
‘Their Conditions Worsened in Hospital’: Ontario Ombudsman Report Details Inhumane Conditions, Prolonged Hospital Stays for Severely Disabled People
"Her health has been irreversibly damaged… I worry there isn’t much hope for her or our situation."
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"Her health has been irreversibly damaged… I worry there isn’t much hope for her or our situation."
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What is OneBC, the far-right party making headlines in British Columbia?
Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
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Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
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What is OneBC, the Far-Right Party Making Headlines in British Columbia?
The party's two MLAs were both elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not pleased
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November 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What is OneBC, the far-right party making headlines in British Columbia?
Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
pressprogress.ca/onebc-far-ri...
Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.
pressprogress.ca/onebc-far-ri...
"A burgeoning membership culture in organizations like the Ontario New Democratic Youth can rekindle the mass party."
@jameshasaface.bsky.social explains how @theondy.bsky.social & labour movement built a coalition to democratically set the policy agenda: perspectivesjournal.ca/critical-mass-party/
@jameshasaface.bsky.social explains how @theondy.bsky.social & labour movement built a coalition to democratically set the policy agenda: perspectivesjournal.ca/critical-mass-party/
November 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"A burgeoning membership culture in organizations like the Ontario New Democratic Youth can rekindle the mass party."
@jameshasaface.bsky.social explains how @theondy.bsky.social & labour movement built a coalition to democratically set the policy agenda: perspectivesjournal.ca/critical-mass-party/
@jameshasaface.bsky.social explains how @theondy.bsky.social & labour movement built a coalition to democratically set the policy agenda: perspectivesjournal.ca/critical-mass-party/
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize and the 2026 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research!
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize and the 2026 Charles Taylor Prize for Excellence in Policy Research!
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
Make your nomination by Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm PST at broadbentinstitute.ca/awards
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On Nov. 13, @btlbooks.com launched Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social and Julie White. Joined by Tricia Wilson of @unifor.org, they shared untold stories of women leaders in the CAW.
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
On Nov. 13, @btlbooks.com launched Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social and Julie White. Joined by Tricia Wilson of @unifor.org, they shared untold stories of women leaders in the CAW.
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
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There’s a wave of violence targeting Canadian Sikhs, and the government seems powerless to stop it.
"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
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"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
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There’s a Wave of Violence Targeting Canadian Sikhs, and the Government Seems Powerless to Stop It
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November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
There’s a wave of violence targeting Canadian Sikhs, and the government seems powerless to stop it.
"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
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"It’s a feeling of helplessness."
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Canada’s drug laws are facing a constitutional challenge from the founders of a Vancouver compassion club.
In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
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In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
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Canada’s Drug Laws Face Challenge from Founders of Vancouver Compassion Club
'You feel lost and powerless, because you are,' Drug User Liberation Front co-founder testifies on day one of weeks-long hearing
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November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Canada’s drug laws are facing a constitutional challenge from the founders of a Vancouver compassion club.
In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
pressprogress.ca/drug-laws-fa...
In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
pressprogress.ca/drug-laws-fa...
"... the November [Québec solidaire] convention offered some reminder of how mass party politics can re-invigorate left-wing parties."
Bruce McKenna reflects on the new leadership and more from the recent QS Convention in Québec City: perspectivesjournal.ca/quebec-pragmatic-utopians/
Bruce McKenna reflects on the new leadership and more from the recent QS Convention in Québec City: perspectivesjournal.ca/quebec-pragmatic-utopians/
November 25, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"... the November [Québec solidaire] convention offered some reminder of how mass party politics can re-invigorate left-wing parties."
Bruce McKenna reflects on the new leadership and more from the recent QS Convention in Québec City: perspectivesjournal.ca/quebec-pragmatic-utopians/
Bruce McKenna reflects on the new leadership and more from the recent QS Convention in Québec City: perspectivesjournal.ca/quebec-pragmatic-utopians/
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“We see the risks, and we’re calling out this gaslighting for what it is — an attempt to weaken public oversight and hand critical services to private interests.”
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
Doug Ford's government claims the province isn’t privatizing water.
Experts aren't convinced.
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Experts aren't convinced.
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Ontario’s Government Claims the Province Isn’t Privatizing Water. Experts Are Not Convinced.
“The way that this act is written creates this slippery slope towards privatization”
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November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“We see the risks, and we’re calling out this gaslighting for what it is — an attempt to weaken public oversight and hand critical services to private interests.”
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
My latest for PressProgress is on Ontario's Bill 60 and why some are concerned that it is paving the way towards water privatization.
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Doug Ford's government claims the province isn’t privatizing water.
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Ontario’s Government Claims the Province Isn’t Privatizing Water. Experts Are Not Convinced.
“The way that this act is written creates this slippery slope towards privatization”
pressprogress.ca
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Doug Ford's government claims the province isn’t privatizing water.
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
On Nov. 13, @btlbooks.com launched Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social and Julie White. Joined by Tricia Wilson of @unifor.org, they shared untold stories of women leaders in the CAW.
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
On Nov. 13, @btlbooks.com launched Women United by @peggynash.bsky.social and Julie White. Joined by Tricia Wilson of @unifor.org, they shared untold stories of women leaders in the CAW.
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
Listen to the full event recording on Activists Make History: perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
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On a new episode of @broadbent.bsky.social's 🌅PERSPECTIVES🌅 host @peggynash.bsky.social sits down with co-author Julie White to talk about their new @btlbooks.com release 'Women United
Stories of Women’s Struggles for Equality in the Canadian Auto Workers Union'
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Stories of Women’s Struggles for Equality in the Canadian Auto Workers Union'
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Activists Make History: Women United — Toronto Book Launch | Perspectives Journal
The new book by Peggy Nash & Julie White tells the untold stories of dozens of women leaders in the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Union.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
On a new episode of @broadbent.bsky.social's 🌅PERSPECTIVES🌅 host @peggynash.bsky.social sits down with co-author Julie White to talk about their new @btlbooks.com release 'Women United
Stories of Women’s Struggles for Equality in the Canadian Auto Workers Union'
perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
Stories of Women’s Struggles for Equality in the Canadian Auto Workers Union'
perspectivesjournal.ca/women-united/
The Broadbent Institute’s Executive Director Jen Hassum joined Jeyan Jeganathan on TVO’s ‘The Rundown’ to discuss how Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is a blueprint for success. broadbentinstitute.ca/tvo-mamdani-...
Is Zohran Mamdani's Campaign a Blueprint for Success? - Broadbent Institute
The Broadbent Institute's Executive Director Jen Hassum joined Jeyan Jeganathan on TVO's 'The Rundown' to discuss how Zohran Mamdani's campaign is a blueprint for success.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Broadbent Institute’s Executive Director Jen Hassum joined Jeyan Jeganathan on TVO’s ‘The Rundown’ to discuss how Zohran Mamdani’s campaign is a blueprint for success. broadbentinstitute.ca/tvo-mamdani-...
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Leaders of Canada’s newest convoy worry police are trying to sabotage a nationwide protest avenging a flock of dead ostriches
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with food inspectors and the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
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November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Leaders of Canada’s newest convoy worry police are trying to sabotage a nationwide protest avenging a flock of dead ostriches
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
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The Power of Public Ownership
Broadbent Research Fellow Angella MacEwen (@angella.bsky.social) explains how public ownership and public investment are needed to fight inflation, fix inequality, and improve economic productivity.
Watch the full video at perspectivesjournal.ca/public-ownership
Broadbent Research Fellow Angella MacEwen (@angella.bsky.social) explains how public ownership and public investment are needed to fight inflation, fix inequality, and improve economic productivity.
Watch the full video at perspectivesjournal.ca/public-ownership
November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The Power of Public Ownership
Broadbent Research Fellow Angella MacEwen (@angella.bsky.social) explains how public ownership and public investment are needed to fight inflation, fix inequality, and improve economic productivity.
Watch the full video at perspectivesjournal.ca/public-ownership
Broadbent Research Fellow Angella MacEwen (@angella.bsky.social) explains how public ownership and public investment are needed to fight inflation, fix inequality, and improve economic productivity.
Watch the full video at perspectivesjournal.ca/public-ownership
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SLAPP lawsuits are anti-democratic and anti-Canadian. We need your help to defend Canadian journalism.
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
SLAPP lawsuits are anti-democratic and anti-Canadian. We need your help to defend Canadian journalism.
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
"Training death investigators to identify trans people post-mortem is feasible, making this a simple policy change that could be a critical step toward fulfilling the promise of equality."
🏳️⚧️ Dylana Thompson reflects on TDOR in Perspectives Journal no. 2: perspectivesjournal.ca/counting-the-dead/
🏳️⚧️ Dylana Thompson reflects on TDOR in Perspectives Journal no. 2: perspectivesjournal.ca/counting-the-dead/
November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"Training death investigators to identify trans people post-mortem is feasible, making this a simple policy change that could be a critical step toward fulfilling the promise of equality."
🏳️⚧️ Dylana Thompson reflects on TDOR in Perspectives Journal no. 2: perspectivesjournal.ca/counting-the-dead/
🏳️⚧️ Dylana Thompson reflects on TDOR in Perspectives Journal no. 2: perspectivesjournal.ca/counting-the-dead/
From Perspectives Journal no. 4:
"Carney, a lifelong banker (in the financial investment sector, then the monetary central banking sector), thus stands quite appropriately as an heir to North American neoliberalism."
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"Carney, a lifelong banker (in the financial investment sector, then the monetary central banking sector), thus stands quite appropriately as an heir to North American neoliberalism."
Read more at perspectivesjournal....
November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
From Perspectives Journal no. 4:
"Carney, a lifelong banker (in the financial investment sector, then the monetary central banking sector), thus stands quite appropriately as an heir to North American neoliberalism."
Read more at perspectivesjournal....
"Carney, a lifelong banker (in the financial investment sector, then the monetary central banking sector), thus stands quite appropriately as an heir to North American neoliberalism."
Read more at perspectivesjournal....
SLAPP lawsuits are anti-democratic and anti-Canadian. We need your help to defend Canadian journalism.
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
SLAPP lawsuits are anti-democratic and anti-Canadian. We need your help to defend Canadian journalism.
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
Support @pressprogress.ca and help fight for freedom of the press: journalismdefence.ca
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The federal government is ready to slash public service jobs at a rate not seen in decades when we should be reinforcing its ranks to tackle this economic crisis.
Public Sector Job Cuts Undermine the Federal Government’s Commitment to Canadians | Perspectives Journal
There are easy solutions for the government to both raise revenue and rein in spending in a way that is fair and beneficial for Canadians, and that doesn’t compromise services.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The federal government is ready to slash public service jobs at a rate not seen in decades when we should be reinforcing its ranks to tackle this economic crisis.
"One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
Read more in the @nationalobserver.com : www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/19/o...
Read more in the @nationalobserver.com : www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/19/o...
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
Read more in the @nationalobserver.com : www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/19/o...
Read more in the @nationalobserver.com : www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/19/o...
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PressProgress stands behind our journalism and we are not backing down
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Support Our Journalism Defence Fund PressProgress is at the centre of what could be one of the biggest, longest and most expensive media trials in recent Canadian history. A former star candidate for ...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
PressProgress stands behind our journalism and we are not backing down
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If you’re able, please consider pitching in and supporting our Journalism Defence Fund:
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We’ve already received small donations from over 700 readers – but we still need a lot more help
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Appreciate @nationalobserver.com underlining the threat these lawsuits pose to our democracy:
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
Alberta lawsuit is trying to silence the messenger
Former UCP candidate Caylan Ford's scattergun defamation lawsuit against the media and others sends a free press chill through Alberta
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November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Appreciate @nationalobserver.com underlining the threat these lawsuits pose to our democracy:
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”
“One way to help preserve an independent media is to protect them from vindictive US-style lawsuits… we must be free to report fairly without the threat of expensive lawsuits designed solely to shut us up”