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Shift Storm newsletter—July 2024 edition

Building Black freedom means dismantling the structures of white supremacy and colonialism. That’s not Harris’ political project.

Trade protections are a reasonable and surprisingly popular response to oversupply of China-made electric vehicles. But there should be strings attached.

The provincial government has ignored years of recommendations from experts, and created a major shortfall in child care spaces

Shift Storm newsletter—June 2024 edition

In the age of digital production and streaming, Canada’s existing cultural protections leave big gaps and vulnerabilities.

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

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

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

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

Ontario liquor store workers are standing up for a public asset

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

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

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

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

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.