New Canadian "super union" aims for different kind of unionism
TORONTO - Canada's progressive movement just gained a giant new ally as thousands of delegates, representing more than 300,000 workers, founded Unifor, a new union aimed at transforming the labor scene in this country.
Idle No More: Native movement sweeps Canada and U.S.
Native communities from coast to coast in the U.S. have embraced this upheaval.
Canadian scientists protest firings, spending cuts
Canada's government made excessive cuts in its environmental departments, resulting in the firing of many top scientists.
Third oil spill in a month hits Canada
On June 19, 1,450 barrels of crude oil spilled from a pumping station on a pipeline operated by the Enbridge company.
Canada may fast-track Big Oil at expense of environment
Activists and critics alike are outraged at the Canadian government's recent decision to drastically downsize its environmental assessment process.
Quebec students continue strike vs. tuition hike
Student leaders vowed to continue their campaign of peaceful protest, dubbed by some as the "Maple Spring."
Quebec student strike: Do you hear the noise?
Tonight, I took a casserole [saucepan] and I came timidly out into the street.
Support grows for striking Quebec students
Police repression coupled with draconian measures to limit peaceful protest have failed to stop a student strike in Quebec.
Conservative robo-call scandal escalates
Evidence continues to mount that the Conservative Party of Canada, borrowing from the U.S. Republican Party, committed widespread electoral fraud to win the 2011 elections.
Vote suppression takes place in Canada too
The United States and Mexico have not been the only places where the right wing has committed electoral fraud to win elections.
