Publications

Child Care

Across the country, parents continue to struggle to find affordable and quality child care. We need action on child care now.

Dignity

Access to quality care services can make the crucial difference between a life of struggle and a life with dignity. Tell Ottawa to invest in the care system now.

Future of Care

We all need care at some point in our lives. Our jobs, our families and our economy depend on having our care needs met. But the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep and longstanding cracks in our care systems. The climate crisis, an aging population and a raging pandemic make it even more urgent that we address these deficits immediately.  We’re…

Extend Emergency COVID-19 Benefits Now!

Canada’s workers are struggling through the fourth wave of the pandemic. Recent Labour Force reporting shows that 250,000 people have been out of work for a year or more.  More than 750,000 are still reliant on the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) to make ends meet—and it’s set to run out on Oct 23, 2021. Without EI and CRB, three quarters…

Justice for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples is long overdue

All across Canada, First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples continue to experience the devastating impacts and traumatic legacy of colonialism, violence and systemic racism. Let your MP know that you want to see concrete action for justice for Indigenous communities. Send a letter today.

Justice for First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples is long overdue

The discovery of 215 children in an unmarked burial site in Kamloops has reminded us all about the horrors of the residential school system. All across Canada, First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) peoples continue to experience the devastating impacts and traumatic legacy of colonialism, violence and systemic racism. It’s time for everyone in Canada to take an active role…

Our Public Institutions are at Risk, Protect Our Public Institutions!

Education programs and good jobs should never be put at risk. We must protect public institutions from being underfunded and filing for bankruptcy. This devastates faculty, staff, students, families and communities. Send a letter to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada. Urge him to ensure that no other publicly funded institutions follow in the footsteps of Laurentian…

We need EI reform now

Work for Canadians has changed. Gaps in the program were highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. EI needs to catch up. We’re calling on the government to restore access, adequacy and fairness to Canada’s EI program. Take action and send a letter to your MP today.

Pharmacare: Taking care of business

In a recent survey by Ekos Research, 8 in 10 business owners agreed with the following statement: “Prescription drugs should be covered as part of our public health care system, the same way that hospitals and doctors are covered.” A strong majority of business owners support universal pharmacare, just like the majority of Canadians. For years, business owners have been…

Urgent action on racism

Canadians are fed up with systemic anti-Black racism and other forms of discrimination in our communities. The federal government needs to step up by fulfilling its election promise to double funding for anti-racism strategies. It’s time for our governments to confront racism, not just talk about it. Add your voice now.