This massive militarization means the government is committing to increase its already significant role in military interventions and full-scale wars around the world, further escalating imperialism’s drive towards world war.
Anti-poverty activists and poor people welcomed the NDP’s move to raise social assistance and disability rates but these increases still tail the skyrocketing costs of rent, food and other necessities.
Evidence shows Canadians who rely on prescription drugs don’t have the money to cover costs, and instead are splitting pills, skipping dosages to stretch prescriptions, sharing medicines or going deep into debt.
Bill C-59 makes clear the government's policy is to pick up where the RCMP left off in the 70s, and for the same reasons: protests by labour and democratic movements are a threat to corporate profits.
It is necessary to remember that Pride is not only a celebration, but also a reminder that our gains are the result of a political defense of our community and political struggle.
