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“Working class conservatism” is a bait-and-switch scam. Stop taking it at face value.

The right’s political project is about dismantling worker power. Don’t get played.

TC Energy loses $15-billion NAFTA lawsuit against U.S.

The welcome decision shines a light on Canada’s flawed defence in similar investor-state case against Canada

New alcohol plan could cost Ontario $510 million a year

As Queen’s Park moves toward the Quebec model of retail, there’s only one way to maintain revenues: Ontarians will have to drink more

The Trump assassination attempt puts American democracy in danger of collapse

We should embrace conflict in politics—but reject political violence. The stakes are too high to release that beast.

What’s at stake in the LCBO strike?

Ontario liquor store workers are standing up for a public asset

Why dentists are not signing up for the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Organized dentists’ associations are working hard to undermine the public insurance plan—it’s time the federal government tackle it head on

Beyond Recovery: The pandemic’s heavy toll on women in Canada

Will women ever fully recover from the harsh realities of the pandemic?

Unequal pandemic, unequal recovery

Four years into COVID-19’s disruption, many women are still struggling

When “survival” jobs become “essential” work

Immigrant women workers disproportionately carried the weight of the pandemic in Nova Scotia

A timeline: The pandemic’s impact on women in the workforce

The pandemic period has been a roller coaster for women in the workforce. Let's track some key dates.

From leader to laggard: A festering crisis in long-term and home care

Manitoba was the first province to introduce a universal home care program. Today, its services lag behind—due in part to inadequate treatment of workers.

The pandemic wreaked havoc on hotel workers

The hotel industry was slammed by the pandemic. The industry has recovered—but its largely racialized, immigrant, women workers haven't

Armine Yalnizyan talks care economy, economic theory, and walking with giants

The celebrated economist was recently awarded the Galbraith Prize in Economics.

Busting myths about Palestine solidarity encampments at Canadian universities

Omatsu Files: There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the protests—let’s tackle it head on

Will a higher capital gains tax inclusion rate double corporate investments?

The answer is that actually, tax policy has almost nothing to do with corporate investment