Equity vital in study permit adjudication
The future of Canada’s economic growth is dependent on our receptiveness to recruiting students regardless of their background or country of origin.
‘Structural solutions not inflammatory conclusions’ required to fix foreign worker program: Senator Omidvar
A recent Senate report recommends the creation of a tripartite Migrant Work Commission, and a three-year phase-out of closed work permits to improve the TFWP.
Feds’ Green Buildings Strategy a good start—but more is needed
Without greater investment and a holistic, community-centred approach focused on reducing energy bills, the new program won’t go far enough in solving the needs of low-income households across Canada.
While the feds consult on renters’ rights, a demo-viction is taking place down the street from the Hill
If federal officials want to draft a Renters’ Bill of Rights with some teeth, all they have to do is walk down Bank Street and speak with organized tenants who are mobilizing their community and mounting opposition to yet another demoviction. They’ll know what that bill must include.
Close the commercial cod fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador
By reopening the commercial fishery, Fisheries and Oceans Canada has given access to industrial offshore trawlers, which have devastating impacts on the health of the resource.
WestJet strike coverage fails to show mechanics’ perspective
Much of the media coverage reflected only the airline’s view. Balanced reporting of Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association’s labour action was glaringly absent.
Making tenants’ voices central to housing and climate crisis
Decarbonization needs to be linked to housing justice. All levels of government should ensure that funding for retrofits include affordability and anti-eviction pacts; energy efficiency and mechanical cooling measures; and cover all rental types.
Foreign interference bill passes, but online harms and citizenship bills left on hold until House comes back
Bill C-63, the Liberal government’s Online Harms Act, and Bill C-71, an act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024), are stuck at second reading until the House returns in September.
Collaboration needed to get Canada’s internationally educated health professionals working in their field
Cumbersome regulatory processes require them to navigate complex, lengthy, and costly licensing requirements.
National Housing Council’s missed opportunity
The Council decided not to hold financialized landlords accountable, resorting to a well-intentioned, but misguided comparison to the health-care system.
