Capitalism

18/12/24
Author: 
Steven Tufts
Canada Post logo

Dec. 18, 2024 [The Globe and Mail (Ottawa/Quebec Edition)]

[The author mentions CUPW’s proposed vision for Canada Post, without naming it. Here it is: https://www.deliveringcommunitypower.ca/]

17/12/24
Author: 
David Macdonald

Dec. 16, 2024

I have no idea what this fiscal update even means given the chaos that preceded it. 

08/12/24
Author: 
Erica Shiner
A projection message from a group of "patriotic millionaires" ahead of the most recent G20 conference in Brazil. Taxing the rich was a theme at this year's G20. In Rio, activists projected more messages on buildings, demanding that international delegates "tax the super rich for people and planet."

Nov. 30, 2024

Canada’s real estate sector is collecting billions in profit while incentivizing landlords to evict tenants and keep driving up rents

Ahead of next year’s federal election, there’s still time for Canadians to avoid the trajectory of our southern neighbour. We can cast a vote to tax the rich instead.

06/12/24
Author: 
Matthew Sledge
Photo illustration: The Intercept / Photo: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images

Dec. 4, 2024

Private equity firms play a key role in America’s prison system. If Trump carries out his plans for mass deportations, they stand to benefit.

In the days after Donald Trump’s election, business leaders across a swath of industries celebrated the victory of a man they thought would bring them a financial bonanza. Crypto bros, oil and gas honchos, and tycoons looking to orchestrate mergers all did a victory dance.

29/11/24
Author: 
Andrew Nikiforuk
The Elkview coal mine across the border in BC could be a preview of the future for Grassy Mountain. Photo via Teck Resources.

Nov. 27, 2024

A bogus referendum this week could bring a risky coal mine to the Rockies.

The outsized influence of billionaires in the workings of ailing democracies has struck again.

27/11/24
Author: 
Alvin Finkel
A detail from a painting by Jean Froissart of Richard II meeting with the rebels of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Image via Wikimedia.

Nov. 21, 2024

A quick history of common people rising up to make gains for justice and equality.

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