Municipal workers are on the frontlines going flat out to deliver the public services that keep us safe during COVID-19. But responding to this pandemic has left municipal governments in financial crisis. Their revenues have collapsed and unanticipated costs are soaring. Without financial help, municipalities will be forced to cut the vital local services our families and communities rely upon…

Tell your bank that it is in times of a crisis; true leaders step up and take action to support those who support them. Millions of Canadians have lost their primary source of income. This means families are struggling to pay rent, the mortgage, monthly bills, put food on the table and get the medication they need. In turn, many…

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…

In the middle of this pandemic, the Canadian Pharmacists Association determined that pharmacies should limit refills to 30 days instead of 90. This is intended to reduce possible drug shortages. Problem is, that decision hurts Canadians because instead of paying one dispensing fee for a 90-day refill, people now have to pay the dispensing fee every month for each 30-day…

In these hard times, our municipalities cannot be left behind. We need to protect the vital services that support our communities and drive a strong economy. We need federal and provincial governments to work together and provide emergency funding now.

COVID-19 remains a real risk to our health and wellbeing. Yet many of us are back at work – or heading back soon. We need to make sure all workplaces are safe.  

We’re all making sacrifices to get through this challenging time – everyone except Canada’s big banks. Canadians pay some of the highest rates in the entire world, often at about 20% or even higher. Year after year, the big banks make billions in profits off the backs of working Canadians. They turn around and pay their CEOs huge bonuses with…

Canada needs a government committed to challenging hate and intolerance in all its forms.

It’s time for Canada to ratify international labour convention 190. It’s the first-ever global treaty on violence and harassment in the world of work. The Prime Minister told his Labour Minister he wants this done. Write to her now and let her know why it matters.

With the cost of living going up for everyone, it’s time the federal minimum wage goes up too. Tell the federal government to get this done.

There’s no time to waste when it comes to climate action. Countries pledged to deliver new, ambitious climate plans in 2020 during recent UN talks. Canada needs to be on side, while pursuing a strong job creation and just transition program.

Canada must do its part by investing in green manufacturing and infrastructure, better transit, and green home and building retrofits.