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03/04/21
Author: 
Robert Reich

Apr. 2, 2021

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Income and wealth are now more concentrated at the top than at any time over the last 80 years, and our unjust tax system is a big reason why. The tax code is rigged for the rich, enabling a handful of wealthy individuals to exert undue influence over our economy and democracy. 

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02/04/21
Author: 
Staff Reporter
Geordie Place on 12th Street is one of six strata buildings that have been operating as rentals for many years that are taking the City of New Westminster to court. They’re asking the Supreme Court of British Columbia to declare the bylaw to be illegal and/or void, to impose an order quashing the bylaw and to pay costs of the legal action.Record files

Mar 30, 2021

The city has designated some properties with zoning that will keep them as rental only

The City of New Westminster has emerged victorious in a Supreme Court of British Columbia challenge over the use of residential rental tenure zoning.

02/04/21
Author: 
Free Transit Toronto
Public Transit

March 31, 2021

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is developing a 5-year fare policy review and plan, along with a 10-year “collection” outlook, both to be included in a policy framework by the end of 2021. A relevant TTC document claims that:

02/04/21
Author: 
Tess McClure
New Zealand’s unions have been calling for minimum wage rises to reflect the sacrifice made by many low-paid essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph: Kai Schwörer/Getty Images

Mar. 31, 2021

Jacinda Ardern says the changes to wages and benefits will help support the most vulnerable

New Zealand is raising its minimum wage to $20 an hour and increasing the top tax rate for the country’s highest earners to 39%.

The changes will be rolled out on Thursday, alongside small increases to unemployment and sickness benefits. The government estimates the minimum wage increase – a rise of $1.14 per hour – will affect up to 175,500 workers, and increase wages across the economy by $216m.

 

02/04/21
Author: 
Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood
Canada cannot save the oil industry, which is why we need a Just Transition Act, writes Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood. Photo by Shutterstock

Apr. 1, 2021

The cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline project by a new, climate-focused U.S. president is the latest major blow to Canada’s fossil fuel industry. But it’s no secret that even before the COVID-19 pandemic decimated the economy, the sector was already reeling from falling demand and low global oil prices.

31/03/21
Author: 
Bethany Lindsay

Mar 31, 2021

SFU team says rising construction costs, new climate change measures mean project should be shelved

The estimated construction cost for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has ballooned from $5.4 billion to $12.6 billion. (Jason Franson/Canadian Press)

29/03/21
Author: 
Eugene Kung - Staff Lawyer, Julia Kidder - Communications & Engagement Specialist
Glass of water and pipelines
March 25, 2021

Watered down promises do more harm than good

The federal government has an over-promising problem, and it’s doing more harm than good.

28/03/21
Author: 
Ron Kampeas, JTA
A pro-Palestinian demonstration in Lyon, France, before the trial of political activist Olivia Zemor for her call to boycott the Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva, March 16, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Jeff Pachoud-AFP via Getty Images)

MARCH 26, 2021

A group of over 200 scholars has released a definition of antisemitism that explicitly excludes efforts to boycott Israel — the latest pushback against a campaign by a number of establishment Jewish groups to label as antisemitic double standards applied to Israel.

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