Toronto – September 22, 2014 – Late on a Friday afternoon, while Parliament was not sitting, Con boss Harper quietly announced that his government had ratified the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). Most Canadians have no idea what FIPA is.
Toronto – September 19, 2014 – Canada’s most progressive union is urging the Harper government to commit to supporting safe working conditions in Bangladesh’s garment sector. UFCW Canada activists are sending letters to the government demanding action to stop another tragedy like Rana Plaza, in which 1,135 garment workers were killed and more than 2,500 were injured when their factory collapsed more than a year ago.
Halifax – September 15, 2014 – UFCW Canada’s Eastern Provincial Council has made a much-needed donation to the Walter Callow Wheelchair Bus service in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The service has existed since 1947. It provides veterans and persons with disabilities with recreational transportation and tours, using three specially equipped vehicles.
Toronto – September 13, 2014 – Recent trips to the North by the Leader of the Opposition Tom Mulcair, and by Stephen Harper provided a stark contrast in styles and in how they connect, speak and listen to the voters.
Ottawa – September 8, 2014 – More than 6,000 people gathered at the University of Ottawa from August 21 to 24 to take part in the first-ever pan-Canadian Peoples’ Social Forum (PSF). The event attracted members of many different social movements from across the country.
Saint-Rémi, Que. – September 5, 2014 – Celebration was in the air at the community gathering and barbecue held to mark the tenth anniversary of the Agricultural Workers Alliance (AWA) Support Centre in Saint-Rémi, Quebec.
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