Elbows up? PM won’t even skate into the corners

Mark Carney’s subservience to the US is stunning. In the latest examples, his government has formally joined Washington’s latest effort to militarize space and looks set to recommit to the F-35. On Thursday the Ottawa Citizen reported, “the Liberal government has removed restrictions on missile defence activities, paving the way for Canada to join U.S.... Continue Reading →

Liberals support Palestine while maintaining status quo

 Mark Carney has taken a positive step in recognizing Palestine. But Canada’s neocolonial position includes odious and contradictory conditions suggesting the prime minister seeks a “Zionist Palestinian state” as he admitted in June. At its best Canada formally recognizing Palestine is an endorsement of Palestinians right under international law to self-determination. It’s Ottawa’s fulfillment of... Continue Reading →

NDP members want leader to boldly oppose Israel’s genocide

Heather McPherson’s ‘vocally tepid’ opposition to a live streamed holocaust encapsulates what’s wrong with some of the NDP’s leading figures. As foreign affairs critic during the holocaust in Gaza McPherson has repeatedly challenged the Liberals for backing genocide. She’s called for an arms embargo, to sanction far right ministers and recognize Palestine. McPherson has also... Continue Reading →

Why I’m running for leadership of NDP

I’m running to lead the New Democratic Party. Canada needs a mainstream voice willing to challenge capitalism and imperialism while promoting de-colonization, de-growth and economic democracy. Initially, my reaction to the NDP Socialist Caucus’ request to run was to reject it. But there are two crucial issues before us that I am particularly well placed... Continue Reading →

Private ‘security’ firm illustrates immorality of rich and powerful

GardaWorld is an odious enterprise that profits from armed conflict, deportations and right-wing fear mongering. The Montréal firm’s government and military ties say a great deal about the Canadian establishment. Garda’s US subsidiary has a US$8 million contract to provide armed guards to oversee ‘Alligator Alcatraz’. The controversial detention facility in South Florida was recently... Continue Reading →

Unmasking NATO Front: Young Politicians of Canada

By Alex Tyrell and Yves Engler NATO fears losing its ideological grip on the young so the belligerent military alliance’s backers are fighting back. In recent years a number of NATO-aligned institutions have expressed concern about the political orientation of younger generations. According to a report published by the NATO Association of Canada, youth support... Continue Reading →

Carney calls for “Zionist Palestinian state”

In an interview Wednesday Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would only accept a “Zionist Palestinian state”. Two week earlier foreign affairs minister Anita Anand described Canada's “unwavering support for Israel’s security” and next week an RCMP commissioner is set to speak at an event to assuage the concerns of Canadians who’ve fought in Gaza... Continue Reading →

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