News Stories
Liberals Prepare for War with 70% Increase in Military Spending
Liberals are working hard to convince us that a 70% increase in military spending is a noble expression of their government’s commitment to Arctic sovereignty and global security. The truth is much simpler and a lot uglier
Abolish Child Labour!
The reality is that millions of children and youth around the world remain trapped in capitalist chains.
“New” Defence Policy – Still Made in Washington
Letter to the editor from Ed Lehman and David Gehl of the Regina Peace Council
A Little Crooked House: Trudeau, Morneau, BMO and KMPG, Inc
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has recently reinvigorated his promise to crack down on tax evasion schemes, but how can we trust him when he is himself named in the Panama Papers?
A Big Win Brings New Challenges For BC Working People
The right-wing corporate agenda springs from the nature of capitalism itself, regardless of which parties are in office.
PV Fund Drive Now at 60%
Stories about media layoffs and downsizing just kept coming over the first half of this year which makes support for working class media, including newspapers like People’s Voice, more crucial than ever.
British Columbians Vote For Change
Statement from the Communist Party of BC, on the outcome of the May 9 provincial election
Divided Labour Movement Leaves CLC Convention Still Divided
The question remains whether the Canadian labour movement will be in a position to respond to the challenges facing the working class.
A Closer Look at Ontario’s Health Funding “Increase”
Despite Ontario Liberal government bragging that they would improve funding for hospitals, they actually plan to lower the hospital funding increase this year.
CLC Convention Backs Palestinian Prisoners’ Dignity Strike
Thanks to the mobilization of rank and file delegates, an emergency resolution unanimously endorsed by the Canadian Council was overwhelmingly supported by delegates to the Canadian Labour Congress Convention.
BC Voted for Change
Parties should take the first opportunity to defeat Clark, reverse tax cuts for the rich and corporations, take action for a sustainable environment and green jobs, and tackle housing and poverty crises.
Urgent Call For Senate to Support Bill C-16
Bill C-16 will bolster efforts to ensure sexual violence support services are available to all survivors of violence, affirming the importance of equity and safety for trans, two-spirit and gender diverse people.
Angela Davis Ignites CLC Human Rights Forum
Angela Davis spoke at the Canadian Labour Congress' 2017 Convention in Toronto, Ontario addressing prison abolitionism, Marxism, and revitalizing the labour movement.
Who Is Breaking the Constitutional Order in Venezuela?
There have been other acts of violence by right-wing protesters in Venezuela, but none as violent as the current one. It is no coincidence that it follows the OAS' infamous report.
Back From The Grave? Secret TPP Talks Resume in Toronto
High level negotiators from 11 countries met at an undisclosed location behind closed doors in Toronto in an attempt to resuscitate the Trans Pacific Partnership.
Sisters Stalled In the Trades
Forty years ago, the percentage of women in the building trades was 3%. Today, the percentage of women is... 3%.
Canada’s Wealthy Tax-Dodgers Write Off Incomes
More and more upper-income earners in Canada are taking advantage of allowable deductions to avoid paying income taxes.
Break From Status Quo, Urges Young Communist Candidate
An interview with Tyson Strandlund, Communist Party of BC candidate in the May 9 British Columbia election
Syriza Yields to EU Creditors Over Pension Cuts
Greece capitulated on May 2 to eurozone creditors’ demands for more cuts the day after cross-country May Day rallies organized by PAME.
Russian Congress of Canada Calls for Investigation of Odessa Tragedy
This letter was sent to Canadian MPs on May 1 by the Russian Congress of Canada
Defeat the Coup Against The Bolivarian Republic
An open letter to the people from the Communist Party of Venezuela.
Please help us raise $50,000 for the socialist press!
While media outlets across the country are hit by layoffs and closures, we keep publishing with the support of working people.
Unite and Fight for Jobs, Democracy, Sovereignty, Equality and Socialism!
In the struggles ahead, working people will build socialism anew, learning from the experiences of the past and building for the future.
New Report Demolishes Liberal Claims for Site C Dam
Another of BC Premier Christy Clark's pet projects has taken a serious credibility hit, just weeks before the May 9th provincial election.
Down to the Wire in BC
Once again, when the BC election campaign began corporate media dropped any real criticism of Premier Christy Clark, despite her government’s appalling record.
The Longest War Continues
The war in Afghanistan is now the longest military conflict in U.S. history with no light at the end of the tunnel.
Teachers Out In Front
From Buenos Aires to Toronto, teachers are engaged in a long war to defend public education.
Letter: Children of the Same Country
Letter from a young Ukrainian now living in Canada.