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Canadian Dimension teamed up with the University of Manitoba Archives and Special Collections department to create this digital register of CD’s past issues, going all the way back to our 1963 inaugural edition.
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Canadian Dimension teamed up with the University of Manitoba Archives and Special Collections department to create this digital register of CD’s past issues, going all the way back to our 1963 inaugural edition.
👉👉🏻👉🏿 canadiandimension.com/archive
Carbon capture and storage technology is, at its core, a calculated tactic by fossil fuel companies to perpetuate their environmentally destructive practices while giving the illusion that they’re addressing the very crisis they’ve been fueling for over a century.
The false hope of carbon capture and storage
Do we need carbon removal? Almost certainly, but not because we need to offset “hard-to-decarbonize” industries: we need it because we’ve already disrupted the climate to dangerous levels. Just ask an...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Carbon capture and storage technology is, at its core, a calculated tactic by fossil fuel companies to perpetuate their environmentally destructive practices while giving the illusion that they’re addressing the very crisis they’ve been fueling for over a century.
We should never underestimate the potential of Indigenous resistance in Canada. The Carney government will find that its drive to unleash oil and gas projects—steamrolling over Indigenous rights in the process—is a risky proposition.
Carney’s attacks will unleash major struggles
As Mark Carney’s government prepares a sweeping austerity agenda—gutting public services, fuelling militarism, and expanding fossil fuel projects—John Clarke argues that a new wave of resistance is em...
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November 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We should never underestimate the potential of Indigenous resistance in Canada. The Carney government will find that its drive to unleash oil and gas projects—steamrolling over Indigenous rights in the process—is a risky proposition.
If Carney proceeds with pro‑industry policies that override Indigenous rights and weaken our regulatory safeguards, he will spark broad resistance. And if his government responds as expected, with heightened surveillance and violent repression, Canadian liberalism will reach its breaking point.
Carney is pushing Canadian liberalism to its breaking point
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Bill C-5 signals a dramatic shift in Canadian politics, allowing major industrial projects to bypass environmental and Indigenous consultation. This move threatens to rupt...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If Carney proceeds with pro‑industry policies that override Indigenous rights and weaken our regulatory safeguards, he will spark broad resistance. And if his government responds as expected, with heightened surveillance and violent repression, Canadian liberalism will reach its breaking point.
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🇨🇦Los Andes Copper has launched an aggressive campaign targeting the municipality of Putaendo 🇨🇱 & a local biologist for leading scientific efforts to protect the area from its Vizcachitas copper project
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November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🇨🇦Los Andes Copper has launched an aggressive campaign targeting the municipality of Putaendo 🇨🇱 & a local biologist for leading scientific efforts to protect the area from its Vizcachitas copper project
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“All we are doing is conducting a scientific investigation...we are discovering new species for science, which could disappear if the Vizcachitas mining project were to go ahead," says Cádiz-Véliz, local biologist targeted for opposing the Canadian mine
“All we are doing is conducting a scientific investigation...we are discovering new species for science, which could disappear if the Vizcachitas mining project were to go ahead," says Cádiz-Véliz, local biologist targeted for opposing the Canadian mine
The mineral-intensive energy transition in Latin America is advancing in ways that undermine human rights and nature, pushing into fragile ecosystems, overriding community consent, and placing environmental defenders at growing risk.
NEW from Viviana Herrera of @miningwatch.bsky.social:
NEW from Viviana Herrera of @miningwatch.bsky.social:
Corporate pressure mounts on Chileans opposing Canadian copper mine
A Canadian mining company is escalating legal pressure against Chileans fighting to protect a fragile Andean ecosystem. As Vancouver-based Los Andes Copper pushes its Vizcachitas project, local offici...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
My latest for @canadiandimension.bsky.social
“All we are doing is conducting a scientific investigation...we are discovering new species for science, which could disappear if the Vizcachitas mining project were to go ahead," says Cádiz-Véliz, local biologist targeted for opposing the Canadian mine
“All we are doing is conducting a scientific investigation...we are discovering new species for science, which could disappear if the Vizcachitas mining project were to go ahead," says Cádiz-Véliz, local biologist targeted for opposing the Canadian mine
The mineral-intensive energy transition in Latin America is advancing in ways that undermine human rights and nature, pushing into fragile ecosystems, overriding community consent, and placing environmental defenders at growing risk.
NEW from Viviana Herrera of @miningwatch.bsky.social:
NEW from Viviana Herrera of @miningwatch.bsky.social:
Corporate pressure mounts on Chileans opposing Canadian copper mine
A Canadian mining company is escalating legal pressure against Chileans fighting to protect a fragile Andean ecosystem. As Vancouver-based Los Andes Copper pushes its Vizcachitas project, local offici...
canadiandimension.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The mineral-intensive energy transition in Latin America is advancing in ways that undermine human rights and nature, pushing into fragile ecosystems, overriding community consent, and placing environmental defenders at growing risk.
NEW from Viviana Herrera of @miningwatch.bsky.social:
NEW from Viviana Herrera of @miningwatch.bsky.social:
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Ontario is pouring billions into nuclear mega-projects while electricity costs climb and affordable, low-risk alternatives are ignored. Ford’s strategy isn’t just expensive, it undermines decarbonization, competitiveness and the province’s economic future.
Ontario faces high cost and high-risk nuclear future
Ontario is doubling down on costly, high-risk nuclear mega-projects while electricity prices climb and cheaper clean energy options are sidelined. Billions in public subsidies now hide the true costs....
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November 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Ontario is pouring billions into nuclear mega-projects while electricity costs climb and affordable, low-risk alternatives are ignored. Ford’s strategy isn’t just expensive, it undermines decarbonization, competitiveness and the province’s economic future.
While renewables have become the cheapest power on earth, Ontario is pouring billions into massive nuclear projects that cost three to four times as much. That decision will lock ratepayers into decades of the most expensive electricity available.
Ontario faces high cost and high-risk nuclear future
Ontario is doubling down on costly, high-risk nuclear mega-projects while electricity prices climb and cheaper clean energy options are sidelined. Billions in public subsidies now hide the true costs....
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November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
While renewables have become the cheapest power on earth, Ontario is pouring billions into massive nuclear projects that cost three to four times as much. That decision will lock ratepayers into decades of the most expensive electricity available.
Mark Carney's recent visit to Abu Dhabi caps a decade-long push to secure Canadian access to a lucrative Gulf market. If that means overlooking the victims of Canadian weapons sales and the brutal consequences of UAE policy in Sudan, the government has shown it is more than willing to do so.
Canada pursues Gulf markets as its weapons fuel war in Sudan
Far from “building Canada strong,” the prime minister’s visit to Abu Dhabi marks the culmination of a decade-long push to secure access for Canadian capital in a lucrative Gulf market. If that require...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Mark Carney's recent visit to Abu Dhabi caps a decade-long push to secure Canadian access to a lucrative Gulf market. If that means overlooking the victims of Canadian weapons sales and the brutal consequences of UAE policy in Sudan, the government has shown it is more than willing to do so.
Ottawa has long pursued an arms-export policy that prioritizes profit over principle, routinely enabling violence abroad while distancing itself from the consequences—a pattern now laid bare by the appearance of Canadian weapons in Sudan’s genocidal war.
Canada pursues Gulf markets as its weapons fuel war in Sudan
Far from “building Canada strong,” the prime minister’s visit to Abu Dhabi marks the culmination of a decade-long push to secure access for Canadian capital in a lucrative Gulf market. If that require...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Ottawa has long pursued an arms-export policy that prioritizes profit over principle, routinely enabling violence abroad while distancing itself from the consequences—a pattern now laid bare by the appearance of Canadian weapons in Sudan’s genocidal war.
As global opinion shifts toward supporting Palestinian human rights, universities are at a crossroads. They can cling to a hollow idea of neutrality or acknowledge the reality in front of them: refusing to act is refusing to confront an unfolding genocide.
Institutional neutrality or institutionalized silencing?
The partial ceasefire in Gaza offers an opportunity to reflect on how universities have responded to a level of student activism not seen since the protests against apartheid South Africa in the 1980s...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As global opinion shifts toward supporting Palestinian human rights, universities are at a crossroads. They can cling to a hollow idea of neutrality or acknowledge the reality in front of them: refusing to act is refusing to confront an unfolding genocide.
From South African divestment to today’s Palestine solidarity movements, universities use neutrality to justify inaction while students push for accountability. It’s time to confront the contradiction and defend open debate over institutionalized silence.
Institutional neutrality or institutionalized silencing?
The partial ceasefire in Gaza offers an opportunity to reflect on how universities have responded to a level of student activism not seen since the protests against apartheid South Africa in the 1980s...
canadiandimension.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
From South African divestment to today’s Palestine solidarity movements, universities use neutrality to justify inaction while students push for accountability. It’s time to confront the contradiction and defend open debate over institutionalized silence.
Mark Carney's new housing agency Build Canada Homes is designed to create the appearance of action on housing affordability while carefully ensuring its output is aligned with the landlords and developers its CEO, Ana Bailão, so ably represents.
Mark Carney’s new housing agency is built to protect the bubble
Rather than propose a vision for a Canadian economy built on something other than housing speculation, Mark Carney has opted to prop up real estate interests. Build Canada Homes is designed to create ...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Mark Carney's new housing agency Build Canada Homes is designed to create the appearance of action on housing affordability while carefully ensuring its output is aligned with the landlords and developers its CEO, Ana Bailão, so ably represents.
With a real estate insider at the helm, Build Canada Homes looks set to prioritize private developers over affordability.
Mark Carney’s new housing agency is built to protect the bubble:
Mark Carney’s new housing agency is built to protect the bubble:
Mark Carney’s new housing agency is built to protect the bubble
Rather than propose a vision for a Canadian economy built on something other than housing speculation, Mark Carney has opted to prop up real estate interests. Build Canada Homes is designed to create ...
canadiandimension.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
With a real estate insider at the helm, Build Canada Homes looks set to prioritize private developers over affordability.
Mark Carney’s new housing agency is built to protect the bubble:
Mark Carney’s new housing agency is built to protect the bubble:
"We need a mass program of deshittification. The things that are public should be beautiful, should be functional. They represent our collective aspiration and our daily experience."
NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca speaks with CD about his vision for Canada and his plans for the party.
NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca speaks with CD about his vision for Canada and his plans for the party.
‘We need a mass program of deshittification’: Avi Lewis on rebuilding Canada’s public services
In a wide-ranging interview with Christo Aivalis, NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis outlines his vision for Canada, advocating bold public ownership, stronger public services, and economic sovereignt...
canadiandimension.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"We need a mass program of deshittification. The things that are public should be beautiful, should be functional. They represent our collective aspiration and our daily experience."
NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca speaks with CD about his vision for Canada and his plans for the party.
NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca speaks with CD about his vision for Canada and his plans for the party.
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Lovely tribute to Indigenous activist Nick Kakeeway by John Clarke
My tribute to the life of long time OCAP member, Nick Kakeeway. The basic element of #Indigenousresistance is the struggle to survive that is taken up by people like my friend Nick. Thanks to @canadiandimension.bsky.social for publishing this.
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Nick Kakeeway: a story of Indigenous survival
Nick Kakeeway was a fine human being with a great deal to offer a society that was too racist and unjust to do anything other than lock him away and try to crush him. There will be no official tribute...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Lovely tribute to Indigenous activist Nick Kakeeway by John Clarke
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My tribute to the life of long time OCAP member, Nick Kakeeway. The basic element of #Indigenousresistance is the struggle to survive that is taken up by people like my friend Nick. Thanks to @canadiandimension.bsky.social for publishing this.
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
Nick Kakeeway: a story of Indigenous survival
Nick Kakeeway was a fine human being with a great deal to offer a society that was too racist and unjust to do anything other than lock him away and try to crush him. There will be no official tribute...
canadiandimension.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
My tribute to the life of long time OCAP member, Nick Kakeeway. The basic element of #Indigenousresistance is the struggle to survive that is taken up by people like my friend Nick. Thanks to @canadiandimension.bsky.social for publishing this.
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
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‘We need a mass program of deshittification’.
Terrific & wide-ranging interview here between @christoaivalis.bsky.social & @avilewis.ca covering public ownership, affordability & rebuilding the party’s connection to working people. 👇
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
Terrific & wide-ranging interview here between @christoaivalis.bsky.social & @avilewis.ca covering public ownership, affordability & rebuilding the party’s connection to working people. 👇
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
‘We need a mass program of deshittification’: Avi Lewis on rebuilding Canada’s public services
In a wide-ranging interview with Christo Aivalis, NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis outlines his vision for Canada, advocating bold public ownership, stronger public services, and economic sovereignt...
canadiandimension.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
‘We need a mass program of deshittification’.
Terrific & wide-ranging interview here between @christoaivalis.bsky.social & @avilewis.ca covering public ownership, affordability & rebuilding the party’s connection to working people. 👇
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
Terrific & wide-ranging interview here between @christoaivalis.bsky.social & @avilewis.ca covering public ownership, affordability & rebuilding the party’s connection to working people. 👇
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
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My NEW Interview with NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis.
It was a fascinating discussion
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It was a fascinating discussion
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‘We need a mass program of deshittification’: Avi Lewis on rebuilding Canada’s public services
In a wide-ranging interview with Christo Aivalis, NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis outlines his vision for Canada, advocating bold public ownership, stronger public services, and economic sovereignt...
canadiandimension.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My NEW Interview with NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis.
It was a fascinating discussion
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
It was a fascinating discussion
canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...
NEW: “We need a mass program of deshittification.”
In this exclusive interview, @avilewis.ca tells @christoaivalis.bsky.social how he would rebuild Canada’s public services and reshape the economy as NDP leader.
In this exclusive interview, @avilewis.ca tells @christoaivalis.bsky.social how he would rebuild Canada’s public services and reshape the economy as NDP leader.
‘We need a mass program of deshittification’: Avi Lewis on rebuilding Canada’s public services
In a wide-ranging interview with Christo Aivalis, NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis outlines his vision for Canada, advocating bold public ownership, stronger public services, and economic sovereignt...
canadiandimension.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
NEW: “We need a mass program of deshittification.”
In this exclusive interview, @avilewis.ca tells @christoaivalis.bsky.social how he would rebuild Canada’s public services and reshape the economy as NDP leader.
In this exclusive interview, @avilewis.ca tells @christoaivalis.bsky.social how he would rebuild Canada’s public services and reshape the economy as NDP leader.
Ontario is pouring billions into nuclear mega-projects while electricity costs climb and affordable, low-risk alternatives are ignored. Ford’s strategy isn’t just expensive, it undermines decarbonization, competitiveness and the province’s economic future.
Ontario faces high cost and high-risk nuclear future
Ontario is doubling down on costly, high-risk nuclear mega-projects while electricity prices climb and cheaper clean energy options are sidelined. Billions in public subsidies now hide the true costs....
canadiandimension.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Ontario is pouring billions into nuclear mega-projects while electricity costs climb and affordable, low-risk alternatives are ignored. Ford’s strategy isn’t just expensive, it undermines decarbonization, competitiveness and the province’s economic future.
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Scapegoating newcomers has become a convenient distraction from policy failure in Canada.
The myth of the immigrant threat
Anti-immigrant sentiment is surging in Canada, with politicians and far-right pundits blaming newcomers for crises in housing, health care, and unemployment. But these problems stem from policy failur...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Scapegoating newcomers has become a convenient distraction from policy failure in Canada.
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Immigration is too low AND ALSO Canada id one of the countries most responsible for taking in climate refugees. So our choice is to open our doors or slam them on the people whose houses we burned down.
We can have a sober national conversation about how much immigration is suitable to meet our social and economic goals. But scapegoating immigrants for the state of housing and health care obscures the real causes of these crises and stokes resentment against vulnerable members of our communities.
The myth of the immigrant threat
Anti-immigrant sentiment is surging in Canada, with politicians and pundits blaming newcomers for crises like housing, health care, and unemployment. But these problems stem from policy failure and in...
canadiandimension.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Immigration is too low AND ALSO Canada id one of the countries most responsible for taking in climate refugees. So our choice is to open our doors or slam them on the people whose houses we burned down.
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We can have a sober national conversation about how much immigration is suitable to meet our social and economic goals. But scapegoating immigrants for the state of housing and health care obscures the real causes of these crises and stokes resentment against vulnerable members of our communities.
The myth of the immigrant threat
Anti-immigrant sentiment is surging in Canada, with politicians and pundits blaming newcomers for crises like housing, health care, and unemployment. But these problems stem from policy failure and in...
canadiandimension.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We can have a sober national conversation about how much immigration is suitable to meet our social and economic goals. But scapegoating immigrants for the state of housing and health care obscures the real causes of these crises and stokes resentment against vulnerable members of our communities.
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Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.
True test of reconciliation: Respect the Indigenous right to say No
The right to say no is the core of any future relationship with the Canadian state and its citizens. It’s a basic right — one which is grounded in our sovereignty as individuals and Nations to decide ...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Reconciliation isn’t about token gestures, museum visits, or diversity training, writes @pampalmater.com. True reconciliation means respecting Indigenous peoples’ right to say 'No'—to development on their lands, to discriminatory laws, and to ongoing abuse.