Ottawa’s denial of the BHP Billiton hostile bid for the Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan is an important victory, despite the crass opportunism behind the decision.
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Closing Vancouver Schools Would be a Tragic Error
November 16 10
After a decade of resisting pressures to close schools, the Vancouver Board of Education faces a crucial decision by the end of December.
Nazi Rampage Continues in Calgary
November 16 10
Early in the morning of Monday, Nov. 8, prominent Anti-Racist Action organizer Jason Devine and a friend were brutally beaten by a gang of five thugs, apparently members of the so-called “Blood and Honour” fascist group.
US Steel Locks Out 900 Workers, 9000 Pensioners
November 16 10
On November 7th at 7 pm, US Steel locked out the 900 working members and 9,000 retirees of Local 1005, United Steelworkers in Hamilton, after the Local leadership refused to put the company’s “final offer” to union members.
Campbell was Devoted to Corporate Welfare
November 16 10
Statement by the Communist Party of British Columbia on the resignation of Gordon Campbell, Nov. 5, 2010
“Cuba’s Reforms are Based on Socialist Principles”
November 16 10
Umsebenzi, the publication of the South African Communist Party, recently interviewed Oscar Martinez, Deputy Head of the International Relations Department of the Cuban Communist Party, regarding the economic changes taking place in Cuba.
You Might Be a Marxist…
November 16 10
Capitalism exploits workers. Since the vast majority of people in our capitalist society have to work for a living, it’s no exaggeration to say that the majority of people in our country, and throughout the world, are exploited workers.
Canadian Youth Heading to South Africa
November 16 10
The 17th World Festival of Youth and Students (WFYS) is coming!
A Better War is Not Possible: Don’t Extend it, End it
November 16 10
Defence Minster Peter MacKay has told the Halifax security summit that Canada may keep troops in Afghanistan after 2011. It has since come to light that as many as 1000 troops may remain in a “non‑combat” role.
Toronto Elections: Right-Wing Majority on Council
November 16 10
The October 24th election in Toronto reaped a whirlwind when an unprecedented 50%-plus turnout of voters elected right‑wing populist Rob Ford to the Mayor’s seat, a right‑wing majority to Council, and a progressive majority to School Board.
The Neighbourhood that Said “No”
November 16 10
On the morning Gordon Campbell announced his resignation, I stepped outside the People’s Voice office for a few minutes, talking to pedestrians along Clark Drive. The response was 100% unanimous – everyone was delighted.
Communist Party in Winnipeg North ByElection
November 16 10
The Communist Party of Canada is proudly nominating Frank Komarniski for the Winnipeg North federal by‑election, set for Nov. 29.
Saskatchewan Labour Takes Aim at Wall Government
November 16 10
The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour will be mobilizing over the next year to defeat the reactionary policies of Premier Brad Wall. That was the firm verdict of delegates at the SFL’s annual convention, held in Regina, October 27‑30.
Reverse Campbell’s Tax Legacy
November 16 10
Gordon Campbell’s goal was always to make B.C. home of the lowest corporate tax rates in North America, and he succeeded.