Quelques pièges à éviter pour la communauté franco-ontarienne

La semaine dernière, des élèves et étudiant.e.s franco-ontariens se sont rendus à Queen's Park pour demander de l'action du gouvernement de l'Ontario quant au projet de l'Université franco-ontarienne. Le même jour, à 100 km de là, des étudiant.e.s et membres de la communauté de l'Université Laurentienne, campus de Barrie, se sont mobilisés pour occuper les bureaux de l'administration. Les étudiant.e.s demandent le droit de compléter leurs programmes d'étude parce qu'une annonce vient de leur apprendre la nouvelle: leur campus fermera ses portes.

Remembering Ali Primera: The People's Singer of Venezuela | Venezuela Analysis

Meaningful work: Part of a complete mental health program | What's Left

On January 27th, the Bell Let's Talk campaign flooded the airwaves and internet once again, with a corporate campaign taking aim at 'fixing' mental health issues. Discussing mental health is important: millions of Canadians of all ages are affected both at home and at work. Mental health includes anxiety, depression and if un-addressed can lead to mental illness and other health issues that leave individuals struggling for the rest of their lives.

What's Left 2016-02-14 Volume 45

On January 27th, the Bell Let's Talk campaign flooded the airwaves and internet once again, with a corporate campaign taking aim at 'fixing' mental health issues. Discussing mental health is important: millions of Canadians of all ages are affected both at home and at work. Mental health includes anxiety, depression and if un-addressed can lead to mental illness and other health issues that leave individuals struggling for the rest of their lives.

U.S. Relies Heavily on Saudi Money to Support Syrian Rebels | The New York Times

Transforming unions today to represent the workers of tomorrow | What's Left

Socialists understand better than most that regular people do not control or drive the current economy. Every day, social justice activists are struck with the realization that the economy is changing in a way that makes it harder to advance democratic interests. On one side, we have techno-Utopians who think App Innovation™ will foster a new, better and more efficient world. On the other side, elected officials act as cheerleaders for this economy – an economy based on exploitive precarious employment instead of democratic and sustainable regulated workplaces.

What's Left 2016-02-07 Volume 44

Socialists understand better than most that regular people do not control or drive the current economy. Every day, social justice activists are struck with the realization that the economy is changing in a way that makes it harder to advance democratic interests. On one side, we have techno-Utopians who think App Innovation™ will foster a new, better and more efficient world. On the other side, elected officials act as cheerleaders for this economy – an economy based on exploitive precarious employment instead of democratic and sustainable regulated workplaces.

Greek and European ‘left' exposed as Greece goes on strike | Equal Times

On 4 February, 2016 Greece will come to a standstill as workers take to the streets in support of a general strike, organised by trade unions to protest against the dismantling of the country's social security system.

Your internet-connected devices are shockingly insecure | What's Left

A variety of electronics are now being sold that connect directly to internet. From fridges to lights, thermostats to baby monitors, and security systems that connect to the TV, these devices communicate with one another for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately and unsurprisingly, the companies that develop these products care more about profit than your security and privacy.

Never too early to start exposing bad Liberal policy | What's Left

The honeymoon with the Liberal Party (federal and provincial) is dragging-on a bit for those who fight for social and economic justice. While much of the population continue to get their news from media sources enamoured with the new Liberal brand, substantive change is hard to come by. Advancing free trade agreements and hobnobbing with the world's financial elite aside, progressive changes to employment insurance, welfare programs, and investment in public services are lagging.