A left-wing populist is what the NDP needs in the age of obscene wealth inequality rabble.ca has not endorsed any candidate in the NDP leadership race. The views in this article are that of the author.

A left-wing populist is what the NDP needs in the age of obscene wealth inequality.

Story by @lindamcquaig.bsky.social #canpoli

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Alberta Federation of Labour calls for oil windfall tax to avoid profiteering amid war in Iran When oil prices surge, profits often get sent abroad. Which is why the Alberta Federation of Labour is calling for a windfall tax.

When oil prices surge, profits often get sent abroad. Alberta Federation of Labour calls for oil windfall tax to avoid profiteering amid war in Iran. #oil #canlab

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For years, rabble has published reporting, analysis, and commentary marking International Women’s Day — covering labour struggles, feminist organizing, and women’s movements in Canada and beyond. Take a read: rabble.ca/tag/internat...

The changing reality of fossil fuel work in Canada Jim Stanford joins us to discuss the decline in fossil fuel jobs in Canada and how to manage this transition fairly for workers.

A December 2025 report from the Centre for Future Work says fossil fuel jobs in Canada are set to keep declining.

The real question now: how to manage the transition fairly for workers. #canlab

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Happy International Women’s Day!

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ICYMI: Carney shifts Canada’s position as Trump fails to justify war against Iran #canpoli

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Women are taught NOT to KEEP score in relationships, and that’s propping up patriarchy By not keeping score, inequality gets swept under the rug.

From unpaid emotional labour at home to workplace expectations, women are often expected to do more without recognition. @sarahsahagian.bsky.social‬‬ argues it’s time to start counting that work. #IWD #IWD2026

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CUPE workers rally after long-term care facility unilaterally cuts employee hours Case Manor in Bobcaygeon, ON, has unilaterally cut 1,300 work hours from its unionized workers.

CUPE workers rally after long-term care facility unilaterally cuts employee hours #cupe #canlab

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Women are taught NOT to KEEP score in relationships, and that’s propping up patriarchy By not keeping score, inequality gets swept under the rug.

Women are taught NOT to KEEP score in relationships, and that’s propping up patriarchy #IWD2026 #IWD

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A left-wing populist is what the NDP needs in the age of obscene wealth inequality rabble.ca has not endorsed any candidate in the NDP leadership race. The views in this article are that of the author.

A left-wing populist is what the NDP needs in the age of obscene wealth inequality #canpoli #ndp

Nobody expected UCP Finance Minister Nate Horner to deliver an NDP budget, but he did! Surely nobody expected Finance Minister Nate Horner to stand up in the Alberta Legislature yesterday and table an NDP budget. But that’s pretty much what he did.

NDP finance minister Joe Ceci would have felt right at home giving a speech like this – indeed, he did, on April 14, 2016. #abpoli

DeSousa: Equity data on job cuts is crucial to protect hard‑won gains The federal government continues to withhold equity data about who will be most affected by public service job cuts.

The federal government continues to withhold equity data about who will be most affected by public service job cuts. #canlab

Carney shifts Canada’s position as Trump fails to justify war against Iran Peter Hegseth told the truth when he blurted that the U.S. is not waging war with Iran to encourage democracy and human rights.

Carney shifts Canada’s position as Trump fails to justify war against Iran #canpoli @karlnerenberg.bsky.social

Sex workers at the forefront of the erosion of online privacy rights Legislation that claims to protect sex workers is actually taking away their anonymity and privacy leading them into more precarious work environments.

Legislation that claims to protect sex workers is actually taking away their anonymity and privacy leading them into more precarious work environments.

The threat the notwithstanding clause poses to labour rights Labour activists fear what the future holds for workers rights as the use of the notwithstanding clause continues to grow in Canada.

Labour activists fear what the future holds for workers rights as the use of the notwithstanding clause continues to grow in Canada. #canlab

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Care is work: Why Canada needs a universal parental income support plan The gender pay gap among self-employed Canadians is significantly larger than among those in traditional employment. Over 50 per cent of self-employed women earn less than $50,000 annually.

The gender pay gap among self-employed Canadians is significantly larger than among those in traditional employment. Over 50 per cent of self-employed women earn less than $50,000 annually.

A Canadian doctrine for the end of the American century Doctrines have been a word used to define shifts in American foreign policy for the past two centuries. In a post "rules-based" order, what is Canada's doctrine?

Doctrines have been a word used to define shifts in American foreign policy for the past two centuries. In a post “rules-based” world order, what is Canada’s doctrine? #canpoli

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I forgot my daughter’s class bake sale, and it’s all Doug Ford’s fault! Doug Ford's war on education is lowering the quality of our schools and costing families.

Ontario faces a $12.7 billion shortfall in school repair and construction. Parents are left fundraising just to cover the basics. #canpoli #onpoli @sarahsahagian.bsky.social

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Canada’s human rights blackbox: Lives in limbo at office of Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise For over a year, the office of the ombudsperson for responsible enterprise has been vacant, leaving complainants and communities in the dark.

For over a year, the office of the ombudsperson for responsible enterprise has been vacant, leaving complainants and communities in the dark. #canpoli

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So you’ve got an LTB order against your tenant… now what? When the relationship between a landlord and a tenant breaks down, and the Landlord Tenant Board has issued an eviction order, what comes next?

When the relationship between a landlord and a tenant breaks down, and the Landlord Tenant Board has issued an eviction order, what comes next? #housing

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Rob Ashton answers rabble’s NDP leadership questionnaire rabble is asking each of the candidates for the NDP leadership seven questions on party strategy, Indigenous issues, dealing with Donald Trump and more.

Rob Ashton answers rabble’s NDP leadership questionnaire #ndp #canpoli

Heather McPherson answers rabble’s NDP leadership questionnaire rabble is asking each of the candidates for the NDP leadership seven questions on party strategy, Indigenous issues, dealing with Donald Trump and more. Here are the answers from

rabble has submitted seven questions to each of the NDP leadership candidates. Here are the answers from Heather McPherson.
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Trade without accountability, pollution without borders No executive — in Washington, Ottawa or elsewhere — should have the unilateral power to dismantle protections, bypass accountability.

No executive — in Washington, Ottawa or elsewhere — should have the unilateral power to dismantle protections, bypass accountability and impose dangerous consequences on people beyond their borders. @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social

Avi Lewis answers rabble's NDP leadership questionnaire rabble is asking each of the candidates for the NDP leadership seven questions on party strategy, Indigenous issues, dealing with Donald Trump and more. Here are the answers from Avi Lewis.

rabble is asking each of the candidates for the NDP leadership seven questions on party strategy, Indigenous issues, dealing with Donald Trump and more. Here are the answers from Avi Lewis. #ndp #canpoli

A heartbreaking account of life and death in Gaza “They are killing us- not only with bombs and bullets, but with hunger, imprisonment, and with the relentless, brutal violation of our dignity,” Hassan Kanafani.

“They are killing us- not only with bombs and bullets, but with hunger, imprisonment, and with the relentless, brutal violation of our dignity,” Hassan Kanafani. #gaza

Canada’s government gets a failing grade on child poverty Campaign 2000’s new report says children under 18 are still the age group in Canada most likely to fall into poverty.

Campaign 2000’s new report says children under 18 are still the age group in Canada most likely to fall into poverty. Despite good programs such as the Canada Child Benefit, the child poverty rate in Canada has doubled since 2020. #childbenefit @karlnerenberg.bsky.social

ICYMI: Still deciding who should lead the Federal NDP? Read all the leadership questionnaire responses and make an informed choice. #canpoli #ndp

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Steelworkers fighting for Canadian, American and Mexican workers A delegation of the United Steelworkers union visited Mexico to fight for a fair deal for workers in the upcoming CUSMA trade negotiations.

Steelworkers fighting for Canadian, American and Mexican workers #canlab

Canada’s government gets a failing grade on child poverty Campaign 2000’s new report says children under 18 are still the age group in Canada most likely to fall into poverty.

Campaign 2000’s new report says children under 18 are still the age group in Canada most likely to fall into poverty. Despite good programs such as the Canada Child Benefit, the child poverty rate in Canada has doubled since 2020. #childbenefit @karlnerenberg.bsky.social

A heartbreaking account of life and death in Gaza “They are killing us- not only with bombs and bullets, but with hunger, imprisonment, and with the relentless, brutal violation of our dignity,” Hassan Kanafani.

“They are killing us- not only with bombs and bullets, but with hunger, imprisonment, and with the relentless, brutal violation of our dignity,” Hassan Kanafani. #gaza