Articles by Michael Laxer

Michael Laxer is a writer and activist in Toronto. He is the founder and editor of the blog The Left Chapter.

Racism a reality in Canada

Michael Laxer
January 12, 2020

Canada has a racism problem (and the fact so many Canadians think we don't is a part of it) Perhaps after an election where Justin Trudeau was exposed for having worn blackface on several occasions and yet not only was not forced to resign as [...]

Trudeau’s Nunavut Housing Plan Made of Straw

Michael Laxer
August 23, 2019

On August 2, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a trip to Iqaluit for a photo-op during which he laid out his government's alleged commitment to building new housing in Nunavut. The territory is in the midst of a severe and worsening housing crisis [...]