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Heads in the sands
This report explores the potential social and economic consequences of a large-scale decline in oil sands production due to collapsing demand for Canadian oil exports.…
Why Canada Post workers are on strike
On the morning of November 15, 55,000 postal workers—members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)— walked off the job. It’s the latest in…
Refugees welcome? Comparing Canadian policy on Palestinian and Ukrainian refugees
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Cost of living—especially for housing—fuels affordability crisis and Metro Vancouver’s increasing living wage
VANCOUVER — A sharp increase in the region’s cost of living—primarily due to soaring housing costs and highlighting the region’s affordability crisis—has led Metro Vancouver’s living…
Working for a Living Wage
The 2024 living wage for Metro Vancouver is $27.05 per hour. This is the hourly rate that each of two parents working full-time must earn…
Greening Trade?
This document responds to a Global Affairs Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada consultation on the functioning to date of the environment chapter in…
Are municipal politics already partisan?
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Much more than books
The Toronto Public Library is a vital institution that is deeply integrated into the cultural, social, and intellectual life of Torontonians. It not only provides access to knowledge but also plays a crucial role in supporting the community through programs that enrich lives, improve digital literacy, and help residents navigate the complexities of modern life.
Biggest attraction in Toronto? Taylor Swift has a quiet competitor, new report shows
TORONTO—When it comes to attracting fans in Toronto, only one performer comes close to Taylor Swift: the Toronto Public Library.
Democrats’ disastrous presidential campaign shows how not to defeat the far right
“We just witnessed the greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America,” said incoming Vice-President JD Vance, standing alongside a triumphant…
Justice Murray Sinclair’s legacy must live on
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