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28 march 2024

17:05
Grassroots farmworker organizations from the United States and Canada are convening a People's Tribunal on the Struggles of Farmworkers in North America from March 29-31, 2024. The Tribunal is being hosted by the Food Chain Workers Alliance at The...

10:20
The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is demanding that the federal government finally does the right thing by providing stable core funding to Indigenous non-profit organizations across this country. As a result of the termination of a...

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The News Forum, Canada's national news broadcaster is releasing a special one-hour special of "My Generation" Thursday at 10:00 PM on March 28, 2024. Episode Trailer: https://youtu.be/qOnHKYu6lsc Where to find The News Forum Channel:...


27 march 2024

21:50
The release of the Province's recent budget shows the continued under-funding of publicly-funded education for Ontario students. Education workers and parents/caregivers are demanding "NO MORE CUTS - Fund Our Schools Now." Members from Elementary...

17:35
The release of the Province's recent budget shows the continued under-funding of publicly-funded education for Ontario students. Education workers and parents/caregivers are demanding "NO MORE CUTS - Fund Our Schools Now." Members from Elementary...

11:00
Three years ago, a monumental shift in the Indigenous justice landscape occurred when the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) assumed responsibility for the administration of Gladue Reports from Legal Aid BC. "Having an Indigenous-led...

09:00
With nearly 25 per cent of Canadians becoming seniors by 2030, and a global demographic shift towards an aging population, the need for innovative solutions to improve later life is critical. RTOERO, the trusted voice on healthy, active aging, is...


26 march 2024

17:35
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) commends the Government of Ontario's continued investment in critical infrastructure across the province in Budget 2024, Building a Better Ontario. This is a budget focussed on...

17:00
Doug Ford's obsession with tax cuts and tax credits in today's provincial Budget sounds the death knell for Ontario's languishing public services, says the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL). The devastating result will be the loss of nearly $8...

16:35
York University has long been a leader in health education and research, and we are excited to welcome the Ontario government's newest investment in the future of health care in York Region and beyond, announced today as part of the 2024 Budget:...


25 march 2024

15:40
UFCW Local 864 is glad to hear that the provincial government will be granting workers across Prince Edward Island three paid sick-days as of October 1st, 2024. However, the union is disappointed that this benefit will not be extended to unionized...


21 march 2024

10:30
In commemoration of the 64th International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Toronto & York Region Labour Council and the Urban Alliance on Race Relations urged Toronto City Council to offer more than band-aid solutions and go...

07:00
MADD Canada believes strong administrative sanctions in the .05% to .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC) range are important to reduce impaired driving deaths and injuries. All provinces in Canada, except Quebec, have administrative licence...


20 march 2024

05:00
Since the collapse of cod and other groundfish in Atlantic Canada more than 30 years ago, communities continue to be shortchanged by overfishing and widespread fisheries mismanagement. Heading into the 2024 fishing season, less than one-third of...


18 march 2024

16:00
Canada's unions celebrate today's historic announcement from the Manitoba government, marking a significant step towards ensuring worker's rights are protected and supported in the province. By introducing laws to ban replacement workers and...


14 march 2024

10:20
To protect workers and restore fairness at the bargaining table, we need strong anti-scab legislation, in every jurisdiction. On February 27th, while Parliamentarians from all parties voted unanimously in support of Bill C-58, legislation that would...

10:00
The latest edition of an annual study from the Canadian Health Policy Institute concludes that the cost control rationale for national pharmacare is not supported by the facts. The Liberal?NDP coalition recently announced that Ottawa would work with...

09:30
A clear majority of Ontarians support the construction and expansion of new road infrastructure, including transformational projects like Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, and the Ring of Fire. A new public opinion survey released this morning...


12 march 2024

11:55
The Canadian Teachers' Federation (CTF/FCE) has launched a nationwide campaign advocating that a Pan-Canadian School Food Program be included in the 2024 Federal Budget. The initiative aims to address the critical issue of food insecurity among...


6 march 2024

09:00
Changes are needed to Canada's immigration system to ensure the construction sector can respond to growth, and deliver on key public-policy priorities such as building new housing and greening infrastructure. A new report by BuildForce Canada,...


5 march 2024

08:00
On January 16, 2024, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) released the policy briefing titled "Urgent and Long Overdue: Legal Reform and Drug Decriminalization in Canada." On March 27 at 2:00pm ET, the RSC is hosting a free webinar to present key...


1 march 2024

20:20
The Board of Barrick Gold Corporation is deeply saddened by the passing of the Chairman of its International Advisory Board and former member of the Barrick Board of Directors, the Right Honorable Brian Mulroney, on February 29, 2024. Prime...

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Dominion President Bruce Julian issued a statement today in the wake of the passing of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, P.C. C.C. G.O.Q., 18th Prime Minister of Canada, who passed away on February 29, 2024. "On behalf of The Royal Canadian...


29 february 2024

11:15
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist of Canada (SOGC) applauds the Canadian government on today's historic announcement to include free access for prescription contraceptives as part of a National Framework for Pharmacare. This...


28 february 2024

13:55
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and Massey College are thrilled to present the third installment of the RSC Dialogues @ Massey series, Water is Life: Sustainability of Our Oceans.   In recent decades, issues like contamination of our oceans...


27 february 2024

16:35
The labour movement gets to celebrate another victory today with the vote on Bill C-58, the legislation to ban the use of replacement workers. Canada's unions are happy to see significant progress made on banning replacement workers, a crucial...


26 february 2024

13:05
The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) reforms announced by the Government of Ontario are long overdue. The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) calls on MPPs from all parties in the legislature to support these...


23 february 2024

17:10
"This is a BIG deal. We are very encouraged by the news that the Liberals and New Democrats have reached a deal on pharmacare. This achievement represents the most significant enhancement to our healthcare system since the creation of public...


21 february 2024

12:00
A new report, Robbing from the public to build the private: The Ford government's hospital privatization scheme reveals that local hospitals in every region of Ontario have operating rooms sitting idle the majority of the time. The public has funded...

08:00
As the Ford government counters horror stories about unprecedented emergency department wait times, burgeoning deficits, and an unrelenting staffing crisis, it is running high-rotation advertisements paid for by the public to convince Ontarians that...

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Today, people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers join the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and physicians from Ontario's five regional multi-disciplinary ALS Clinics for a Day of Action at Queen's Park, urging the...


20 february 2024

12:10
As the Ford government counters horror stories about unprecedented emergency department wait times, burgeoning deficits, and an unrelenting staffing crisis, it is running high-rotation advertisements paid for by the public to convince Ontarians that...

12:00
The Animal Alliance of Canada, on moral and ethical grounds, strongly opposes Nova Scotia's proposal to open a spring hunt for black bears. The province is Canada's last not to have such a hunt, and has asked for public input on the idea of also...


19 february 2024

09:05
Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) are not serious about negotiating and avoiding a work stoppage, says the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), the union representing workers at both companies. CN and CPKC are...


14 february 2024

10:30
"We are happy to see recent technological developments that bode well for ecological health, human health, food security, and compassion for animals," says Barry MacKay, Animal Protection Party's General Manager. It was announced on February 5th...

07:00
The biggest disappointment of 2023 is the failure to implement Bill C-29 "The National Council for Reconciliation Act", the legislation called for by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada as "an independent, national oversight body" to...


13 february 2024

13:15
The daughter of a deceased long-term care resident and the Ontario Health Coalition are asking the court to require the Ford government live up to their own long-term care legislation. The advocates are seeking a judicial review of the Ford...

05:05
The federal government could balance its budget in one or two years with only modest spending restraint, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. "There are a few...


12 february 2024

14:45
Far from the stronger accountability promised after horrific conditions were exposed by the military in long-term care, the Ford government has decided to reward the worst of the long-term care chain companies by approving a new 30-year license and...

13:05
Aurora Mayor Tom Mrakas on Thursday evening was honoured with the Hazel McCallion Community Leadership Award by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) at its annual Excellence Awards in Toronto. The award is given to an elected official...

12:45
The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is calling on the Ford government to end its suppression of workers' wages, once and for all, following today's Ontario Court of Appeal ruling to uphold the Superior Court's 2022 decision striking down Bill 124...


9 february 2024

11:00
Java Blend employees terminated by Java Blend in late January will be holding a community rally outside the café on Saturday. WHAT: Justice for Terminated Java Blend Employees Rally WHEN: Saturday February 10, 2024 @ 1 pm (TOMORROW!) WHERE: Java...


6 february 2024

14:05
Jushi Holdings Inc. ("Jushi" or the "Company") , a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, made the following statement regarding the inclusion of an adult-use cannabis policy in Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's annual budget...


3 february 2024

16:50
Hundreds of trade union and community members, including health care and education workers, joined a rally organized by the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) during the Ontario PC Party's 2024 policy convention in Niagara Falls on Saturday. The...


1 february 2024

12:30
The West Coast Multiplex (WCM) Society today unveiled the details of a petition calling on the House of Commons in Parliament to significantly increase funding to expand, create, or replace health, wellness and recreation facilities on Vancouver...


31 january 2024

10:00
The 2024 Washington, D.C. Auto Show wrapped up this past Sunday, marking the conclusion of a highly successful event that showcased the automotive industry's latest innovations and engaged participants in meaningful discussions on public policy and...


29 january 2024

10:00
As MPs head back to Parliament, Canada's unions urged decision-makers to put people first by alleviating the cost-of-living crisis, fixing the healthcare crisis and the workforce crisis, and helping communities cope with the devastating impacts of...

08:00
Canada faces a substantial housing shortage which has led to rapid increases in house prices and rental rates, and while steps have been taken to relieve pressure on these issues, a more concerted effort is needed to address shortages and...


25 january 2024

11:45
TVO Today releases The Ultimate Choice, a groundbreaking original podcast series that explores the state of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada, developed in partnership with the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) and the Toronto Star....


22 january 2024

07:00
On December 15, 2023 the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement...

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