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Winter 2023 – Labour Action Magazine
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Feb 1, 2023
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Honoring and Empowering Black Voices: A Celebration of Black History Month 2023
As Black History Month unfolds before us, we are reminded of the immense contributions that Black Canadians have made and continue to make to our society. From the frontlines of the civil rights movement to the ongoing fight for justice and equality, Black Canadians have been and continue to be a...
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Jan 27, 2023
2023 Toronto City Budget Information, Events and Actions
The budget choices our city government makes each year are not only a reflection of the context of our city; they actively shape our context for years to come. Unfortunately, the budget Mayor Tory presented is a “pay more, get less” budget: less services, less safety. Read our statement for our a...
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Jan 11, 2023
Follow the Money: Who profits from Bill 23 and Bill 39?
Looking at recent controversial legislation from 2022 - Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and Bill 39 (Better Municipal Governance Act) - here is a list of winners and losers: Environmental Defense, the ONDP, and others are calling for the OPP to investigate whether developers were tipped off...
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Jan 6, 2023
Follow the Money: Who profits from Bill 23 and Bill 39?
Looking at recent controversial legislation from 2022 - Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and Bill 39 (Better Municipal Governance Act) - here is a list of winners and losers: Winners Land speculators and developers who will make a super-profit from their recent purchase of previously-undevel...
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Jan 5, 2023
Happy Holidays From Toronto & York Region Labour Council
Dear Friends, As 2022 draws to a close, our labour communities have much to be proud of. This year, we supported each other through pandemic lockdowns; stood up against hate and far-right propaganda, reunited for rallies, parades, and demonstrations in the streets and at Queen's Park; we've grown...
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Dec 20, 2022
Bill 39 Submission by Toronto & York Region Labour Council
There are few supporters of Bill 39. Previous Toronto mayors, major newspapers, academics, many elected representatives, and many ordinary Ontarians have all spoken against it. The Toronto & York Region Labour Council, which represents more than 220,000 workers from 150 unions and locals who ...
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Dec 1, 2022
Letter Opposing Bill 23 and Its Impact on the Greenbelt
Dear Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, We are writing to contribute to the ongoing discussion on the impact of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. We are deeply concerned about the proposed changes that would fundamentally change the province’s natural heri...
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Nov 17, 2022