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Despite the promise of $10/day childcare, countless families are stuck on waitlists – and the sector faces a workforce shortage caused by poor wages and benefits.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Despite the promise of $10/day childcare, countless families are stuck on waitlists – and the sector faces a workforce shortage caused by poor wages and benefits.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
Our plan will deliver universal, affordable childcare, staffed by fairly-compensated educators delivering high-quality programs.
Reposted by Bob Eaton
The nation-building project Canada actually needs is to double down on the care economy.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The nation-building project Canada actually needs is to double down on the care economy.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
There are millions of care workers doing essential, low-carbon work that holds our society together. Our plan will massively expand and improve these jobs – for the benefit of everyone.
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Tommy Douglas didn’t back down when everyone said Medicare was impossible. He dared to be bold.
We need that courage again – for a party that fights to change lives, not just win elections.
Join our movement: https://lewisforleader.ca
We need that courage again – for a party that fights to change lives, not just win elections.
Join our movement: https://lewisforleader.ca
December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Tommy Douglas didn’t back down when everyone said Medicare was impossible. He dared to be bold.
We need that courage again – for a party that fights to change lives, not just win elections.
Join our movement: https://lewisforleader.ca
We need that courage again – for a party that fights to change lives, not just win elections.
Join our movement: https://lewisforleader.ca
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Are you a young person who wants to help get @avilewis.ca elected as the next leader of the NDP?
Join us this Thursday, Dec 18th to get onboarded to the National Youth Team and learn how you can organize with us on campus, on social media, or simply by signing up your friends!
avilewis.link/NYTO
Join us this Thursday, Dec 18th to get onboarded to the National Youth Team and learn how you can organize with us on campus, on social media, or simply by signing up your friends!
avilewis.link/NYTO
December 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Are you a young person who wants to help get @avilewis.ca elected as the next leader of the NDP?
Join us this Thursday, Dec 18th to get onboarded to the National Youth Team and learn how you can organize with us on campus, on social media, or simply by signing up your friends!
avilewis.link/NYTO
Join us this Thursday, Dec 18th to get onboarded to the National Youth Team and learn how you can organize with us on campus, on social media, or simply by signing up your friends!
avilewis.link/NYTO
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Thanks @climategirl.bsky.social for tagging along with us yesterday as our team knocked on doors in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood (and for that great slogan you coined on the spot!)
www.youtube.com/shorts/_oqJJ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/_oqJJ...
Toronto Canvass with Karishma Climate Girl | Avi Lewis
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Thanks @climategirl.bsky.social for tagging along with us yesterday as our team knocked on doors in Toronto's Parkdale neighbourhood (and for that great slogan you coined on the spot!)
www.youtube.com/shorts/_oqJJ...
www.youtube.com/shorts/_oqJJ...
Reposted by Bob Eaton
🇨🇦 In October, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rose $1.8 billion (+14.9%) to $13.8 billion.
The increase was led by the residential sector.
#housing #CanadaStrong
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
The increase was led by the residential sector.
#housing #CanadaStrong
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
The Daily — Building permits, October 2025
In October, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rose $1.8 billion (+14.9%) to $13.8 billion.
www150.statcan.gc.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🇨🇦 In October, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rose $1.8 billion (+14.9%) to $13.8 billion.
The increase was led by the residential sector.
#housing #CanadaStrong
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
The increase was led by the residential sector.
#housing #CanadaStrong
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quo...
Reposted by Bob Eaton
“These [tech companies] aren't charities ... [so maybe they] want intimate knowledge of government operations ... so they can come back and pitch their own products and services to the government,” warns @simonenoch.bsky.social of @policyalternatives.ca www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/10/n...
Ottawa hands corporate leaders 50 roles in government
Ottawa plans to embed the private sector workers after adopting a business group's proposal — even naming the program after them, a briefing note reveals.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“These [tech companies] aren't charities ... [so maybe they] want intimate knowledge of government operations ... so they can come back and pitch their own products and services to the government,” warns @simonenoch.bsky.social of @policyalternatives.ca www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/10/n...
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
China's LNG Imports Set to Drop for 13th Month, Kpler Data Show
Seaborne shipments of liquefied natural gas to China in November are set to drop for a 13th straight month on an annual basis, extending a slump in purchases as dom…
financialpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Canada ducks a recession, barely, thanks to Keynesianism.
In particular military Keynesianism.
Households spending less
Businesses spending unchanged (overall, big changes under the hood)
Governments spending more, especially on "weapon systems"
Imports down a lot, exports barely up.
Breakdown 🧵
In particular military Keynesianism.
Households spending less
Businesses spending unchanged (overall, big changes under the hood)
Governments spending more, especially on "weapon systems"
Imports down a lot, exports barely up.
Breakdown 🧵
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Canada ducks a recession, barely, thanks to Keynesianism.
In particular military Keynesianism.
Households spending less
Businesses spending unchanged (overall, big changes under the hood)
Governments spending more, especially on "weapon systems"
Imports down a lot, exports barely up.
Breakdown 🧵
In particular military Keynesianism.
Households spending less
Businesses spending unchanged (overall, big changes under the hood)
Governments spending more, especially on "weapon systems"
Imports down a lot, exports barely up.
Breakdown 🧵
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Two children have been killed every day in Gaza since the so-called ceasefire began.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Two children have been killed every day in Gaza since the so-called ceasefire began.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
Why has this disappeared from the headlines?
The genocide never ended — and our government is still complicit.
End all arms sales to Israel, now.
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Reposted by Bob Eaton
If you missed the event, the video is now available. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/live/LOakTZi...
Solidarity Session #1: Tackling the Climate Emergency
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If you missed the event, the video is now available. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/live/LOakTZi...
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Here's an excerpt: bsky.app/profile/avil...
My position is clear: I am unequivocally opposed to any new fossil fuel development — including LNG.
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here's an excerpt: bsky.app/profile/avil...
Reposted by Bob Eaton
This month, the City of Saskatoon published the findings from their annual Civic Satisfaction and Performance survey. To us, these statistics are a reminder that we have the strength of numbers on our side.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This month, the City of Saskatoon published the findings from their annual Civic Satisfaction and Performance survey. To us, these statistics are a reminder that we have the strength of numbers on our side.
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Folks -- this week, most of the credible and research-based budget analysis that doesn't spew a right wing frame will come from @policyalternatives.ca. Consider making a donation if you support our work! We cant do it without your help.
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... ‘52 [of 84 federal departments] will likely use the non-renewal of programs to meet their spending reduction targets… @davidmaccdn.bsky.social predicts specific cuts will be made via “stealth” over the coming months’ @policyalternatives.ca
Public service braces for billions in spending cuts ahead of Tuesday’s budget
The finance minister has hinted at shrinking the size of the public service, a move union leaders say could put up to 70,000 jobs at risk
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Folks -- this week, most of the credible and research-based budget analysis that doesn't spew a right wing frame will come from @policyalternatives.ca. Consider making a donation if you support our work! We cant do it without your help.
Wondering what the # is in Sask? Minimum wage is $3.50 - $4.00 below a living min wage in Sask.
Over a million workers in Ontario cities earn less than a living wage. By @carolinaaragao.bsky.social and Craig Pickthorn. #livingwage @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Barely hanging on - CCPA
More than a million workers in Ontario do not earn a living wage where they live—especially women and racialized workers.
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Wondering what the # is in Sask? Minimum wage is $3.50 - $4.00 below a living min wage in Sask.
Reposted by Bob Eaton
China's Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses 'consolidating national security'.
China faces ‘profound’ changes, vows ‘rapid’ development in five-year plan
China's Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses 'consolidating national security'.
bit.ly
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
China's Communist Party refrains from direct mention of US trade war, but stresses 'consolidating national security'.
Reposted by Bob Eaton
it’s amazing how easy it is to chase off evangelical extremists with the mere sight of a naked butt
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet"
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
October 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
it’s amazing how easy it is to chase off evangelical extremists with the mere sight of a naked butt
Reposted by Bob Eaton
Busting neoliberal myths about pharmacare in Canada
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Busting neoliberal myths about pharmacare in Canada - CCPA
Pharmacare is in the news again. The CD Howe Institute—an important neoliberal think tank—has just released a report based on a conference it hosted on the subject. Unsurprisingly, the report advocate...
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Busting neoliberal myths about pharmacare in Canada
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Free market think tanks continue to spread myths about universal pharmacare, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Wondering: What if one had a XCanada distribution network that physically touched every household, was located in rural communities, and was trusted? What services could be delivered by that network? Got any ideas?
October 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Wondering: What if one had a XCanada distribution network that physically touched every household, was located in rural communities, and was trusted? What services could be delivered by that network? Got any ideas?
Reposted by Bob Eaton
We did warn about some of this way back in 2011 - I'll let others decide how well our predictions held up. www.policyalternatives.ca/wp-content/u...
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We did warn about some of this way back in 2011 - I'll let others decide how well our predictions held up. www.policyalternatives.ca/wp-content/u...
Reposted by Bob Eaton
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is Canada’s leading progressive think tank. Let’s make a difference, together: Join us at policyalternatives.ca/Makeadifference
October 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is Canada’s leading progressive think tank. Let’s make a difference, together: Join us at policyalternatives.ca/Makeadifference
Sept 4:: How about spending the time after the convention and before the fundraiser chatting with Avi Lewis?
act.lewisforleader.ca/saskatoon-oct4
act.lewisforleader.ca/saskatoon-oct4
Snack Social with Avi - Lewis for Leader - National
act.lewisforleader.ca
October 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Sept 4:: How about spending the time after the convention and before the fundraiser chatting with Avi Lewis?
act.lewisforleader.ca/saskatoon-oct4
act.lewisforleader.ca/saskatoon-oct4
Reposted by Bob Eaton
The federal government’s plan to gut the post office would wreck Canada Post's greatest strengths. By @simonenoch.bsky.social and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
The post office must be defended - CCPA
When Stephen Harper’s government announced the end of door-to-door mail delivery in favour of community “super-boxes” in 2014, then Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra was asked about the difficulty this wo...
www.policyalternatives.ca
September 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The federal government’s plan to gut the post office would wreck Canada Post's greatest strengths. By @simonenoch.bsky.social and @whosestreets.bsky.social #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...