We Are Ontario Campaigns or Events
OFL/ONIWG Compensation Conference
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The OFL and the Ontario Network of Injured Workers’ Groups will host a Compensation Conference on June 1 and 2, 2015. For information, please contact: Laurie Hardwick at 416-347-9732 or LHardwick@ofl.ca
OFL 13th Biennial Convention
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
The 13th biennial convetion of the OFL will be held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel from November 22-27, 2015 DEADLINE FOR RESOLUTIONS: OCTOBER 26 DEADLINE FOR CREDENTIALS: NOVEMBER 9
Ontario Common Front South Asian Community Activism Awards – May 23, 2015
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Central Ontario » GTA | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region
South Asian Community Activism Awards 2015 Join the community and labour as we come together to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month and recognize community activists. Performances | Dinner | D.J. | Dancing May 23, 2015 − 7:00 pm Sagan Banquet Hall − 7180 Edwards Blvd − Mississauga, Ontario [map it!] Buy Tickets! Individual: $70 Table of 10 tickets: $700 Become a Sponsor for $1,000! Support important community activism, receive 10 tickets and the prominent display of your logo Contact Paulette Hazel: 416-443-7667 or phazel@ofl.ca Click…
ADVISORY: Ontario’s Largest Anti-Poverty Conference to Draw Speakers from U.S. “Fight for $15” and Québec Student Movement
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2015 ADVISORY: Ontario’s Largest Anti-Poverty Conference to Draw Speakers from U.S. “Fight for $15” and Québec Student Movement (TORONTO, ON) ─ Organizers of the Ontario Common Front Anti-Poverty Assembly are anticipating over 500 people to participate in the two-day conference this weekend in Toronto. Topping the roster of impressive speakers are Chicago “Fight for $15” minimum wage activist Jessica Davis, former Québec student leader Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois and award-winning author Linda McQuaig. Organized by the Ontario Common Front and the…
Ontario Common Front to Host Anti-Poverty Assembly from April 17-18, 2015
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
Ontario remains a wealthy province inflicted with the disease of poverty. The only way to reverse the trend towards greater inequality is through broad and diverse organizing to demand meaningful change at every level. The Ontario Common Front and the Ontario Federation of Labour are calling on you to join students, workers, retirees and community and anti-poverty activists at an Anti-Poverty Assembly on April 17 and 18 at the University of Toronto. Together, we will draft, develop and launch a “Solidarity Against Inequality” campaign, designed…
Anti-poverty groups push for local living wage
Action: Campaigns or Events | Reports
Where: Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
Local anti-poverty groups will be launching a campaign in November calling for a living wage amid a Statistics Canada report showing that minimum wage earners are no better off today than they were in the 1970s. Even the new Ontario minimum wage of $11 an hour still falls 18 per cent below the poverty line. Click HERE to find out more.
National Apprenticeship competition Toronto
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Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Northern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario
Come out and support some of Canada’s most skilled apprentices as they face off ,in their respective trades, to be the best in the nation! This competition will be held in Toronto this August 22-23 at Roundhouse Park . As the location is a real tourism hub for Toronto it will be a great location to raise the profile of the competition and the trades. A number of our trade disciplines with be highlighted : Carpentry, Drywall, Flooring and Millwrighting. As well, we will be…
OTTAWA- PEOPLES’ SOCIAL FORUM: AUGUST 21-24
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Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Southwestern Ontario
The Peoples’ forum is intended as a space for social movements to meet and converge for free expression. On August 21st, Naomi Klein will give the keynote address at 1pm. Hope everyone can make it!
FALL 2014 OFL SOLIDARITY & PRIDE CONFERENCE
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Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Northern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario
The OFL will be hosting a solidarity & Pride Conference. For more information , contact Carrol Anne Sceviour at 416-443-7670 or csceviour@ofl.ca
SEPTEMBER: TAKE BACK THE NIGHT EVENT
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Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario | Northern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario
Throughout September, Labour Councils and community groups across Ontario will be host “Take Back the Night” events to empower women and challenge gender-based violence.
FALL 2014: ABORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL GATHERING
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
The OFL will be hosting an Aboriginal Educational Gathering in the OFL auditorium, 15 Gervais Drive, Toronto. For more information, contact Janice Gairey at 416-347-9732 or JGairey@ofl.ca
THE GOOD JOBS SUMMIT
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
October 3rd-5th Unifor has partnered with Ryerson University, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and the Canadian Federation of Students to host a multi-stalkholder dialogue on how, together, we can create good jobs- now and in the future. the summit will take place at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. To find out more about the summit, please visit the website: http://canadians.org/good-jobs-summit-oct-3-5-toronto
ODRT COURSE: COLLINGWOOD: GEORGIAN AREA LABOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY, WSIB TRAINING
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Where: Central Ontario
ODRT Course: September 17th-21st ODRT:September 28th-October 3rd ODRT Fall Training For more information, contact Sue Fratric at sfratric@ofl.ca or vist the ODRT website: www.odrt.ca/events
ODRT COURSE: EDUCATION SECTOR SUMMER SCHOOL
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Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario
Brock University Workshops:medical Orientation: Level 1: (Rights and Obligations); Level 2: (Benefits and Services). For more information, Contact Norm Westbury at 905-688-5550 ext 2978. Email: norm.westbury@gmail.com
2014 ONTARIO PRIDE EVENTS
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
Summer: LGBTG pride events- A provincial list of LGBTQ pride events ar eposted on the OFL website Visit the link below for to access information on the upcoming events PRIDE EVENTS Come out and support!
WORLDPRIDE TORONTO: JUN. 20-29
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
From june 20th to 29th, Toronto will have the honour of hosting WorldPride 2014 (WP14TO). These ten days of Queer celebration will turn streets into parades, parks into parties and strangers into friends! For more information visit the link HERE
London Regional Social Forum
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Southwestern Ontario
Located at Lorne Ave Public School July 11-13 Hello Everyone, This Regional forum has some amazing guest speakers, workshops, music and events planned for people who attend! To acess more information, click HERE to check out the forum poster Hope to see everyone there!
Peoples’ Social Forum August 21-24, 2014
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
The Peoples’ Social Forum will open on August 21 with a traditional Algonquin ceremony at sunrise and a celebratory peoples’ march in the afternoon. August 21 and 22 will see hundreds of participant-led workshops happen simultaneously at the University of Ottawa. Saturday, August 23 will be a day of movement assemblies. The last day there will be a final all-movements assembly and closing ceremony. The Peoples’ Social Forum is also a joyous gathering with special exhibitions, work and peoples history tours, film screenings, critical mass…
National People’s Social Forum-March 22, 2014
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern
National People’s Social Forum is coming this summer! Join us for the kickoff gathering at CUPE 4400 Date: Saturday March 22, 2014 Time: 6:00 to midnight Address: 1482 Bathurst Street, 4th Floor (St. Clair Subway station – Bathurst and St. Clair) A grassroots Peoples’ Social Forum will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau from August 21-24 2014 (http://peoplessocialforum.wordpress.com/). Join us in inaugurating this exciting event, connect with people who have been involved in organizing,…
Raise the Rates Campaign
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Central Ontario » GTA
Dear Raise the Rates Campaign Endorsers and Supporters, On Saturday, March 22nd, we will be having a Raise the Rates meal, rally and march on the Liberal Party Convention here in Toronto (full details below). Right now we are booking buses from Ottawa, Sudbury, Waterloo Region, Kingston, and beyond. We are also setting up ‘meet-up spots’ for within Toronto for people to meet and come down together. Ways that you can participate in March 22nd: -Organize a contingent from your community, union, or group, then…
Ontario Common Front South Asian Community Activism Awards – May 31, 2014
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
Ontario Common Front South Asian Community Activism Awards 2014 Join the community and labour as we come together to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month and recognize community activists. Performances | Dinner | D.J. | Dancing May 31, 2014 − 7:00 pm Sagan Banquet Hall − 7180 Edwards Blvd − Mississauga, Ontario [map it!] Buy Tickets! Individual: $70 Table of 10: $650 Become a Sponsor for $1,000! Support important community activism, receive 10 tickets and the prominent display of your logo Contact Paulette Hazel: 416-443-7667 or…
Digital Access Campaign Action
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
Join Toronto ACORN in our campaign for affordable high speed internet for low income families! We are asking for $10/month high speed internet for low income families; for more information on the campaign, check out our website. Thursday, February 20 1:00pm Queen Station – south east corner of Queen St. & Yonge St., Toronto
Connecting Struggles: Taking on Austerity
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Southwestern Ontario
Connecting Struggles: Taking on Austerity – A discussion on resistance to austerity and global social movements featuring David McNally, Steve D’Arcy, Kamilla Pietrzyk and Sakitowin Awasis. JOIN US! 9:30 am until 4:00 pm PWYC by donation – Lunch Provided Saturday, February 22nd in the Tolpuddle Common Room 380 Adelaide Street at King Street Hosted by London Common Front
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion: Upcoming Events
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Central Ontario » GTA | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region
OF NOTE Upcoming Community Events and Commemorative Days FEBRUARY Black History Month FEBRUARY 15 First Aid and CPR Training Courses February 15 th and 16th Presented by Golden Horseshoe Green Tech – GHGT Fees applicable. To register please visit www.ghgt.ca , call 1-855-668-4448 or emailing lab@ghgt.ca FEBRUARY 15 National Flag of Canada Day FEBRUARY 15 Fiesta del Amor y la Amistad Presented by Fraternity Hispanic Association Ukrainian Hall 821 Upper Wentworth 7:00 pm Baile, Comida Latina, Bar $10 por persona – cupo limitado Para…
“Law Folks Telling Jokes” Comedy Fundraiser
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Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
Ottawa, ON – Law students are organizing the third annual “Law Folks Telling Jokes” comedy fundraising show. The funds raised will support Ottawa ACORN, a non-profit organization of low to moderate income families uniting communities for justice; and the University of Ottawa Social Justice Caucus (SJC), an initiative by law students and faculty aimed at enhancing social justice programs in the legal profession and the broader community. The show will happen Friday, February 7, 2014 at 8:30 PM at Pier 21 (111 Parent Avenue). Tickets…
Ottawa Rally for a $14 Minimum Wage
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Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
Rally for a $14 Minimum Wage, hosted by Ottawa ACORN 12pm Saturday, February 15th 1683 Merivale Rd. (Toys R Us) Ontario families deserve a raise! Contact Ottawa ACORN: onacornot@acorncanada.org or (613) 746-5999
Tax is not a four letter word book tour
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Where: Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
Alex Himelfarb and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Ontario are making a stop in Kitchener-Waterloo on January 23 during a cross Province tour in seeding a more balanced discussion on taxes and their role in everyday lives.Take the opportunity to share your take on taxation and public services with one of the authors of the book, as well with local players from different walks of life. Ask the right questions and shape our local conversation for the election years ahead. Join us at the Kitchener City Hall…
March to Save Canada Post
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Where: Eastern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern
March to Save Canada Post Sunday, January 26th 1:00 pm Ottawa Meet at Dundonald Park (Kent and Somerset) March to the Prime Minister’s Office (Elgin and Wellington) The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is greeting the return of parliament with a rally and march to demand the reversal of planned cuts to the postal service. The Conservative plan to end home mail delivery and dramatically increase postal rates will be a disaster for Canada Post. Cutting service to citizens and increasing prices is not what…
Fighting for Public Services
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Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
Come learn how Chicago teachers stood up to defend public schools, and take part in a discussion on how we can learn from their strategies to defend public services here in Canada. This event is free. All are welcome! Click here to find our Facebook event page. Click on the image below to download our event flyer.
2014 Pre-Budget Consultations
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2014 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS CONSULTATIONS PRÉBUDGÉTAIRES 2014 The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will meet to conduct Pre-Budget Consultations. The Committee intends to hold public hearings in Peterborough, Kitchener, Oakville and Toronto during the week of January 13, 2014; and in Sarnia, Thunder Bay, North Bay and Kingston during the week of January 20, 2014. Interested people who wish to be considered to make an oral presentation to the Committee should contact the Clerk of the Committee by 12 noon on…
Youth Un(der)employment Forum
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
“Enough with un(der)employment!” You’re invited to join students, young workers, community and labour organizers and other allies for a forum addressing youth unemployment and underemployment in Ontario. When: Friday, September 27, 9am-4:30pm, followed by an evening social Where: Oakham Lounge (2nd floor), Oakham House, Ryerson University, Toronto Cost: FREE Registration: Click here to register. Click here to visit our event page on facebook. Looking for stories: We also want to hear how youth unemployment and underemployment is actually impacting the lives of young workers and…
Ottawa ACORN Unsung Heroes Ceremony
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Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
Come and join us as we: • CELEBRATE OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS • SUPPORT OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL • REWARD OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS AND LEADERS $10 Suggested Donation at Door or In Advance; Funds Go to Support Our Raise the Minimum Wage Campaign to $14 Now/Link to Inflation Thursday, October 17th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm 154 Somerset St. W., Ottawa ON Contact Ottawa ACORN for more information
A Show of Compassion for Leamington Heinz Workers & Farmers
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Where: Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
I suggest that on November 30th, after Leamington’s Santa Parade, that the entire municipality and its surrounding communities show up outside of Heinz for a candlelight protest to the closing of this local industry and the harm it will cause our Essex County community. I assume the parade takes two and a half hours. Therefore, 9:30 P.M. On November 30th might be a good time to make a public statement of compassion for Heinz workers, farmers and our community’s disgust for corporate greed. It’s just…
Injured Worker Christmas Demonstration
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Where: Central Ontario » GTA
Join us for the 22nd annual Injured Worker Christmas Demonstration! Ontario Ministry of Labour – 400 University Avenue, Toronto Monday December 9, 2013 11:00am Workers’ compensation benefits are under attack by WSIB cost-cutting. Come and send the message that we will not allow these cuts to continue on the backs of injured worrkers! The Minister of Labour is invited as well. For more information, please contact: Ontario Network of Injured Workers’ Groups Toronto Injured Workers’ Advocacy Group members at (416) 461-2411 (416) 924 6477 (416)…
Rogers Internet Access Action
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Where: Central Ontario » GTA
1PM Monday December 9th. Rogers Headquarters – 333 Bloor St E (Bloor and Jarvis) Toronto After meeting with ACORN leadership at the start of our digital access to opportunities campaign, Rogers created an affordable internet product for 10$ for all Toronto Community Housing tenants. Trouble is that it is a very slow speed (3MBPS), they are upselling TCH tenants to higher speed products, it has a 30GB limit with fees for each GB after, as well as this product excluding the 100’s of thousands of…
CODE BLUE: Emergency Summit
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern
Wednesday May 22, 6:00 p.m. McNabb Community Centre, Assembly Hall 180 Percy Street, Ottawa Speakers include: Maude Barlow Voluntary National Chairperson, The Council of Canadians Michael McBane National Director, Canadian Health Coalition Natalie Mehra Director, Ontario Health Coalition Please RSVP as food will be provided. Massive Hospital Cuts and Privatization in Ottawa Ottawa is Ground Zero for hospital privatization in Ontario. The Ottawa Hospital is facing among the harshest health service cuts of anywhere in the province. Thousands of surgeries and hospital procedures are being…
Is Pan-Afrikanism Still Relevant to Global Afrikan Liberation?
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Where: Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario
The Network for Pan-Afrikan Solidarity invites you to an Afrikan Liberation Day public discussion of the question: Is Pan-Afrikanism Still Relevant to Global Afrikan Liberation? WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2013 Time: 6:30pm WHERE: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in Education, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Room 5-170 (next to the St. George subway station) FREE PUBLIC EVENT (donation accepted) May 25, 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Pan-Afrikan body the Organization of Afrikan Unity (OAU)/ the Afrikan Union (AU) PANEL…
Ontario Common Front Third General Assembly – August 19, 2013
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Northern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario
August 19th, 2013 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Yorkdale Holiday Inn, 3450 Dufferin Street, Toronto –Student, Social movements and labour activists from across Ontario will come together to build alternatives to a right-wing agenda of austerity, poverty and repression. We believe a future is possible that respects democracy, environment, land and human rights. But we need deep organizing. Speakers include: Dr. Henry Giroux, Global Television Network Chair in Communications studies at McMaster University. In 2004, Dr. Giroux wrote the book, The Terror of Neoliberalism….
Friday Education Worker Protests @ Kathleen Wynne Constituency Office
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
https://www.facebook.com/events/506345389427641/
Scarborough Education Workers’ Protest Wed. April 24
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
Come picket this Wednesday outside Soo Wong’s Liberal MPP HQ(2245 Kennedy Rd.)before and after the instructional day (7:45-8:15/3:35-4:15). All supporters of quality education and fair bargaining in Ontario are welcome. Facebook event http://m.facebook.com/events/356489294461619?_rdr
SAVE THE DATE: Trade Justice Network Meeting w/ information session on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
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Where: Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern
You are invited to participate in a full-day Trade Justice Network meeting to discuss and strategize the Canada-EU CETA negotiations, and to hear from international experts about Canada’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement talks with India. Those who cannot make the meeting in person will be able to phone-in. When: April 15, 2013, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: CEP Boardroom (301 Laurier Avenue at Bank Street), Ottawa (MAP http://tinyurl.com/bvbl8d8) The meeting will be split into two parts:…
Ontario Common Front South Asian Community Activism Awards – June 1, 2013
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
Ontario Common Front South Asian Community Activism Awards 2013 Join the community and labour as we come together for a closing ceremony to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month and recognize community activist. Performances | Dinner | D.J. | Dancing June 1, 2013 − 7:00 pm Sagan Banquet Hall − 7180 Edwards Blvd − Mississauga, Ontario [map it!] Buy Tickets! Individual: $60 Table of 10: $500 Become a Sponsor! Platinum: Half-page ad and 10 tickets for $1,000 Gold: Mention in the program and 10 tickets for…
Challenging Austerity at the Municipal Level
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Southwestern Ontario » London & Region
Where 380 Adelaide St. North London Ontario Tolpuddle Common Room When February 9th Time 10:00am to 12:00pm Saturday’s event February 9 will feature a panel of speakers addressing aspects of the austerity measures at the municipal level and there will be opportunities to discuss stratetgy heading into the city budget. I have encouraged people to present on February 13 400pm at the city hall budget hearing and we do need to have a presence in the gallery. We certainly have momentum regarding pushing back some…
New Campaign: Stitching Our Own Social Safety Net
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Stitching Our Own Social Safety Net Hello Common Fronters, A group of low income people and consumer survivors, along with some of their allies, have come together to start a new provincial campaign: Stitching our Own Social Safety Net. We are very concerned about the unraveling of our social safety net. There have been recent cuts to almost every provincial social program including: social assistance, housing, health care and education. Thus we have decided to take action, and stitch own social safety net, to show…
Feb 28th: Laurentian University Town Hall on Austerity
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Northern Ontario
Le français suit l’anglais. The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) invites you to join us for: Austerity & Ontario’s Universities: Finding A Way Forward –A Town Hall Meeting for Laurentian University faculty, students and staff. Date/Time: Thursday February 28th: 4:30-6:30pm Location: Laurentian University, J.N. Desmarais Library, Brenda Wallace Room With: Brian MacLean: Professor, Laurentian University, Department of Economics John Closs: President, Sudbury District Labour Council Menal Mehari: Secretary, Laurentian Graduate Students’ Association (GSA-AEES) Anis Farah: President, Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFAPPUL) Tom Fenske:…
Jan. 29th: Ottawa : Austerity & Ontario’s Universities: Finding A Way Forward –A Town Hall Meeting for Ottawa area university faculty, students and staff.
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) invites you to join us for: Austerity & Ontario’s Universities: Finding A Way Forward –A Town Hall Meeting for Ottawa area university faculty, students and staff. Date/Time: Tues. January 29th: 7-9pm Location: University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall (FTX), Room 227, 57 Louis-Pasteur St. With: David Macdonald – Senior Economist, The Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives Prof. Tyler Chamberlin – Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa, Telfer School of Management Prof. Joel Westheimer – Professor, University of Ottawa, Faculty…
Workshop on Migrant Labour: Protecting Rights, Building Solidarity
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
Protecting Rights, Building Solidarity: A Workshop on Migrant Labour and Immigration Issues April 5 and 6, 2013 Program runs Friday evening and all day Saturday Metro Hall, Plenary Room 308-309 55 John Street, Toronto Join workers, advocates, unions, experts and community allies who are committed to protecting and strengthening the rights of newcomers to our province’s labour market. Through speakers and participatory sessions, participants will examine the impact of current policies, explore solutions, and develop strategies for joint action. Download the flyer here and help…
ACORN Canada 2013 Convention
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Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
ACORN Canada 2013 Convention June 22-24 Toronto, Ontario (University of Toronto) Real People for Real Change The subsidized costs of the trip to the 2013 ACORN Convention in Toronto is $350 which includes: Room and Board Food (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) 2 Coach buses transport around the city $50 guarantees you a spot Phone: 613-746-5999 onacornot@acorncanada.org
Common Front South Asian Awards Dinner and Dance
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Central Ontario » GTA
Saturday June 1, 2013 Ontario Common Front South Asian Awards Dinner and Dance 7180 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga 6:00 p.m.
Where is our OBAMA?
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Central Ontario » GTA | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region
Celebrate Black History Month Where is our Obama? What policies does she/he support? This event will be held February 28, 2013 at large boardroom, Public Service Alliance of Canada 90 Eglinton Avenue East Suite 608 Toronto On Event time 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. RSVP PSAC_Toronto-mail@psac.com Food and Refreshments provided
OCAP EMERGENCY MEETING — Homeless
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
OCAP is calling for an EMERGENCY MEETING to talk about homeless deaths in the city, the crisis in the shelter system and upcoming actions that we have called to continue to put pressure on the City of Toronto Thursday, February 28th 6:30pm @ St.Lukes Church (Sherbourne/Carlton, in the ‘Education Centre’ room) Important Update: No More Homeless Deaths Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 For the past several weeks, OCAP and allies have been forcing the issue of homeless deaths and the crisis in the Toronto shelter system…
Stop the Income Claw Back: Actions on MPPs Every Two Weeks!
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
ACORN members want the provincial government to stop discrimination against Ontario Disability and Ontario Works recipients and ensure a greater allowance before the claw back is administered. 1- Thursday, Jan. 24 12PM-MPP Madeline Meuilleur’s office, outside 237 Montreal Rd. 2-Thursday, Feb. 7 12PM-MPP Bob Chireilli’s office, outside 2249 Carling Ave. 3-Thursday, Feb. 21 12PM-MPP Yasi Naqvi’s office, outside 109 Catherine St 4-Thursday, Mar. 7 12PM-MPP Dalton McGuinty’s office, outside 1795 Kilbourn Ave
ACORN South Ottawa Chapter Meeting – Jan 22
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
Tuesday, Jan.22, 6PM, 1480 Heron Rd (Heron Road Community Centre) – Help plan the Healthy Homes Forum and action planning on local issues. There will be elections for Chapter Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer; members with dues in good standing are eligible to run and decide on their local leadership.
Mississauga Town Hall on Rights & Democracy: Jan. 31
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
The Ontario government has been shut down while worker’s rights are under threat and cuts to jobs and services are hurting every community. It’s time to defend everyone’s democratic and economic rights. Join the London town hall discussion on Thurs. Jan. 31, 2013 @ Mississauga Valley, Recreation Centre, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd. Meeting: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Food and refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Info: Motilall Sarjoo (SARJ), 416-709-6352 or msarj@rogers.com Download the campaign flyer here: http://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/Flyers-RegionalMeeting-2013.01.31-Mississauga.pdf Info: http://ofl.ca/index.php/campaigns/democraticrights Invite your friends to the event on Facebook:…
London Town Hall on Rights & Democracy: Jan. 30
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Southwestern Ontario
The Ontario government has been shut down while worker’s rights are under threat and cuts to jobs and services are hurting every community. It’s time to defend everyone’s democratic and economic rights. Join the London town hall discussion on Wed. Jan. 30, 2013 @ CAW Local 27 Hall, 606 First St., London. Meeting: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Challenging the Austerity Myth Guest Speaker: Economist Jim Stanford. Everyone welcome. Info: Patti Dalton, pattidalton@gmail.com or 519-659-4301 Download the campaign flyer here: http://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/Flyers-RegionalMeeting-2013.01.30-London.pdf Info: http://ofl.ca/index.php/campaigns/democraticrights Invite your friends to…
Ottawa Town Hall on Rights & Democracy: Wed. Jan. 23
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
The Ontario government has been shut down while worker’s rights are under threat and cuts to jobs and services are hurting every community. It’s time to defend everyone’s democratic and economic rights. Join the Ottawa town hall discussion on Wed. Jan. 23, 2013 @ Ottawa City Hall (Champlain Room), 111 Laurier Ave. West. Meeting: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Pizza and refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Info: Jennifer, 613-233-7820 or jennifer@ottawalabour.org Download the campaign flyer here: http://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/Flyers-RegionalMeeting-Ottawa.pdf Info: http://ofl.ca/index.php/campaigns/democraticrights/ Invite your friends to the event on…
Sault Ste. Marie Town Hall on Rights & Democracy: Wed. Jan. 23
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario
The Ontario government has been shut down while worker’s rights are under threat and cuts to jobs and services are hurting every community. It’s time to defend everyone’s democratic and economic rights. Join the Sault Ste. Marie town hall discussion on Wed. Jan. 23, 2013 @ Grand Gardens, 68 Dennis Street. Meeting: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Food and refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Info: Dave Pettalia, dpettalia@bellnet.ca, 705-759-4945 Download the campaign flyer here: http://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/Flyers-RegionalMeeting-2013.01.23-Sault.pdf Info: http://ofl.ca/index.php/campaigns/democraticrights Invite your friends to the Event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/235474166587675/
Jan. 26 Rally for Rights & Democracy – 1:00 pm Allan Gardens, Toronto
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
Join the Ontario Federation of Labour and over 90 community groups for a rally at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 26 to bring our demands for democratic and economic rights directly to the Ontario Liberal Leadership Convention. The Ontario government has been shut down while workers’ rights are under threat and cuts to jobs and services are hurting every community. However, with an Ontario Liberal Leadership Race underway and a provincial election on the horizon, workers and community members are demanding new priorities for Ontario…
Northern Forum On Jobs Inequality And The Future Of Ontario – January 8
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Northern Ontario » North East | Northern Ontario
On January 8th, 2013, seven unions will bring local activists together to talk about income inequality in Ontario, in the North and in general. The meeting is co-hosted by James Clancy, President, National Union of Public and General Employees and Janet Gasparini, Executive Director of the Social Planning Council in Sudbury. Those of us who can attend the meeting in person, will share a light meal and be joined by hundreds of other activists by telephone call-in, through a “tele-town hall”. It is a call…
Repeal Bill 115 Durham
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA
Sunday, January 6th 2013 12:00 – 3:00pm Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Crescent, Ajax Happy New Year! Let’s make sure it’s one without right-wing, right-to-work agendas. Please join Durham Region Elementary and Secondary Teachers and other Durham labour affiliates as we remind Liberal leadership candidates that we want Bill 115 repealed and our democratic right to free collective bargaining restored.
12 Days of Action to Stop Wage Theft
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Where:
This holiday season we need you to take action to stop wage theft. Email Minister of Labour Linda Jeffrey and let her know what wage theft means to you this holiday season. We know that lots of families are struggling to pay the bills at this time of year. No one can afford missed payments of wages, bounced cheques or to not get paid for public holidays this season. But in Ontario at least 1 in 3 low wage workers face unpaid wages. The economic…
Media Advisory: Community-Labour Coalition joins education worker fight against Bill 115; hosts assembly to challenge cuts to services and rights
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For Immediate Release December 6, 2012 (TORONTO, ON) ─ Hot on the heels of a nationally recognized report exposing Ontario’s growing income inequality, the Ontario Common Front is expecting hundreds to attend a general assembly this weekend where plans to challenge government cuts to public services, good jobs and democratic rights will be hashed out. “The Ontario Common Front is a coalition of over 100 community and labour groups was born early this year in response to the Ontario Government’s deep budget cuts,” said Common…
ODSP Post Card Campaign to MPP
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Eastern Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Southwestern Ontario » London & Region | Central Ontario » Niagara & Region | Northern Ontario » North East | Southwestern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario » North West | Northern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern | Southwestern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario » Windsor Region
OPSEU is having a campaign to save the Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit and to keep the Ontario Disability Support Program as a Provincially delivered program for persons with disabilities. You can participate by going to your Local ODSP Office from Dec. 11 – 17th between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. ODSP staff will be outside the office and will give you a post card for your signature. Our plan it to present all the postcards to the MPPs during the…
Women and Trans Day of Action: Stop the Cut to Community Start Up!
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
To mark the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women – Women and Trans Day of Action: STOP THE CUT TO COMMUNITY START-UP! Friday, November 23rd 11am Ontario Women’s Directorate (777 Bay St.) Meet at the SE corner of Bay and College St, Toronto *Lunch and Coffee *Child Friendly *Tokens Available *Bring Banners and Signs! On Friday, November 23rd at 11am, anti-poverty, anti-violence against women groups and our allies will rally in front of the Ontario Women’s Directorate offices to demand that this government stop…
NDP Retirement Party for Dalton McGuinty with Andrea Horwath and Catherine Fife
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern
Mark you calendar – Thurs. Nov. 22 Andrea Horwath and Catherine Fife Meet the women who sent Dalton into early retirement. MP Paul Dewar hosts a town hall where you can learn about the NDP’s priorities for Ontario and why it is time to put our MPPs back to work. DON’T MISS THIS! Date: 22nd November Time: 7-9 pm – doors open at 6:30 Cost: $25.00 / Cash bar Where: Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa 550 Cumberland Ave Your admission qualifies as an Ontario political…
Dec. 8: Ontario Common Front General Assembly
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario | Northern Ontario | Southwestern Ontario
Ontario Common Front General Assembly Saturday, December 8, 2012 University of Toronto – Ontario institute for Studies in Education (OISE) 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Click here to visit the event page on Facebook. You are invited to the Ontario Common Front (OCF) General Assembly on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto. We are facing an increasing crisis in Ontario…
Courage, a documentary about the working poor in Ontario and the growing income gap in Canada
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario
Courage is a new documentary produced by the National Film Board of Canada. There is a special screening of the film sponsored by the Community Connections group of the Documentary Organization of Canada. Courage will be shown Tuesday, October 30th at 7pm at Hart House, University of Toronto. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with participants from the Worker’s Action Centre, the Ontario Federation of Labour, the director of the film, Geoff Bowie, and Bebeth Asseli, who tells her story in the…
Raise the Rates
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Northern Ontario » North East | Northern Ontario » North West
Wednesday October 10th Time: 6pm – free food and refreshments 6:30pm – Town Hall meeting Location: Jubilee Centre 195 Applegrove St. Applegrove is one street south of Elm at Lorne (behind the Court House). This is a wheelchair accessible location.Join the discussion at the Sudbury Anti-Poverty Town Hall Meeting Fight the cut to Community Start-Up! Raise OW/ODSP Rates Now! Raise Minimum Wage Rates Now! Since the Mike Harris cuts of the 1990’s people on Ontario Works and ODSP have seen the spending power on their…
Labour Appreciation Awards and Dinner
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Eastern Ontario
Join us Friday November 2 for an evening recognizing labour in our community. MP David Christopherson, guest speaker. Posted by Peterborough and District Labour Council on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Join the Peterborough and District Labour Council with keynote speaker, David Christopherson MP Hamilton Centre and help us recognize Labour in our community! WHEN: Friday November 2nd. Coctails 6-7pm, Dinner 7pm WHERE: 24 Whitlaw ( Lansdowne and River Road Tickets: $35.00 each order at 705-742-9286
REMEMBERING THOMAS SANKARA
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
The Pan-Afrikan Solidarity Network (U of T) presents A flim screening and discussion of the work of social emancipation of Thomas Sankara as well as the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of this revolutionary leader from Burkina Faso (West Afrika). the film “Burkina Faso: A Revolution Recitified” by filmmaker Thuy-Tien Ho followed by a panel discussion Speakers: Omme-Salma Rahemtullah, Group for Research and Initiatives for the Liberation of Afrika (GRILA) Steve da Silva, International League of People’s Struggles (ILPS) – Canada Representative…
Hammertheatre’s NAKED HAMILTON
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » GTA | Eastern Ontario » South Eastern
WORLD PREMIERE OF SKY GILBERT’S NAKED HAMILTON AT THE ARTWORD ARTBAR Hamilton, Ontario (Saturday, September 22, 2012) For Immediate Release – NAKED HAMILTON is the seventh Sky Gilbert work presented by Hammertheatre to have its World Premiere in Hamilton, Ontario. Gilbert’s newest one-act play stars Elley-Ray Hennessy (HAMILTON BUS STOP) and Scott McCord (SCOTT MCCORD AND THE BONAFIDE TRUTH). The production will be presented at the Artword Artbar, located at 15 Colbourne Street, in Hamilton, Ontario, from November 15-25, 2012. THE PLAY: Hamilton’s changing. And…
Ottawa Protest of Ont. Liberal Convention (Sept. 28)
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario | Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
SOLIDARITY PICKET: Ontario Liberal Party Annual General Meeting Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Location: Ottawa Convention Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive Please park at the convention centre and meet us out front @ 6:00 pm Join with OSSTF, ETFO, CUPE, Allies and the Ottawa District Labour Council to send Dalton McGuinty a message at the Ontario Liberal Annual General Meeting. The McGuinty Government has legislated teachers and support staff contracts across Ontario with Bill 115. This heinous and draconian move has taken fundamental human rights…
REBEL FILMS
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
– Toronto Socialist Action Presents – REBEL FILMS Friday, September 28 – 7 p.m. Students in Revolt – Chile, Mexico and Quebec, 2012. 54 minutes (total) Co-sponsored by Youth for Socialist Action. Three short documentaries are joined together by Rebel Films to show the rise of students and youths around the world in action against the corporate agenda. It depicts street protests challenging reactionary education ‘reforms’ in Chile, electoral fraud (once again) in Mexico, and the university fees hikes and repressive legislation in Quebec. This…
September 15th Day of Action!
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Northern Ontario » North East
PSAC is hosting a National Day of Action to stand together for public services. There will be a demonstration & rally at the Lakehead Labour Centre 929 Fort William Rd, Thunder Bay Noon
Biko: Our Minds are Our Own (Sept 21 @ 7:00 P.M.)
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario | Central Ontario » Central West | Central Ontario » GTA
The Network for Pan-Afrikan Solidarity (NPAS) invites you to Biko: Our Minds are Our Own Dr. Rozena Maart, Professor at the University of Kwa Zulu Natal in Durban, Azania (South Afrika); “Black Consciousness and the Possibility of a Gender Analysis” Gussai Sheikheldin, Organizer with NPAS and Graduate Student at the University of Guelph; “Racial but Not Racial: Being Black to Biko and Rodney” Yolisa Dalamba, Community Activist & educator and was active int he anti-apartheid movement in Canada and Azania (South Afrika); “Black Consciousness and…
NOISE (New Opportunities for Innovative Student Engagement) Launch
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
September 27th, 2012 It offers the high-school students an engaged learning initiative that will see them working with current York social work students and Master of Social Work grads in project teams or “community action pods”. From September to December, each pod will learn about an issue that is important to communities in the city of Toronto.
Living in Our World: Exploring the Truths in Our Community
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
November 2nd, 2012- 9:30 am-3:30 pm Vari Hall, York University Youth-led conference at York University. As youth, we explore, educate and impact other youth in our community through the use of research. The objective of this conference is to explain and develop the positives of research, as well as examine the ways in which youth can assume authoritative roles in the research process.
World Record Event to Fight Hunger
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Northern Ontario » North West
September 8th, 2012 1-2 pm Johnston Green (Corner of Gordon St. & College Ave.) The goal of this event is to pack 1 million meals that will be delivered to children in need.
Our America: Second Forum of the Americas
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
October 5th-7th, 2012 Metro Hall, 55 John St., 3rd level
Worker to Worker Canada-Cuba Labour Solidarity Conference
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
September 24th-26th Steelworkers Union Hall, 25 Cecil Street, Toronto This three-day conference will focus on exploring and strengthening Canada and Cuba worker to worker link.
PSAC Ontario- All Rise, The People’s Court
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
September 15th, 2012 Court House, 361 University, Toronto Federally, Provincially and Municipally, governments are taking away public services people rely upon. We are all affected by these cuts. On September 15th community groups, labour unions and concerned citizens will be holding a mock trial for these injustices against the people. Come join so your voice and our vision of Canada can be heard.
CCPA Workshop: A Living Wage in Ontario
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
October 11th & 12th, 2012 Cara Commons, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, 7th Floor, 55 Dundas St. West, Toronto This workshop will draw on real-life examples of living wage successes and it will provide space for participants to consider what a living wage could mean in the context of reducing income inequality in Ontario.
Perspectives on Social Justice Interfaith Dinner
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » GTA
September 13th, 2012, 6:30 pm 10 Trinity Square, Toronto
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
October 17th, 2012 Canada Without Poverty-hosted event on Parliament Hill
Working Together to Sink the Harper Agenda
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
September 13th, 2012- 9:30-4 pm RA Centre, 2451 Promenade, Riverside Drive, Ottawa The Council of Canadians wants to facilitate a broader discussion about sinking the Harper Agenda.
Unpacking the Changes to Employment Insurance
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario » South Eastern
September 12th, 2012 7pm 1425 Phillip Murray Ave., Oshawa, ON Join workers, labour, experts and community allies for an evening meeting. We will discuss upcoming changes to Employment Insurance and the effects they will have on our community. Together we can strategize on how best to stop these changes.
End Exclusion – Public Forum
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Eastern Ontario » Ottawa & Region
November 28th & 29th, 2012 Public forum on poverty and issues of concern to people living with disabilities in Canada.
OFL Equity Conference
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » Niagara & Region
Friday, November 9th 6700 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls This conference is a follow up to the OFL’s Equity Retreat. The conference theme is “We Are Ontario: Putting Equity Ahead of Austerity” and is will be open to members who belong to the OFL’s equity-seeking constituencies as well as community groups. Registration details will be posted on the OFL website as they become available.
The People’s Forum 2
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Central Ontario » Niagara & Region
Saturday, October 20th Project of the Hamilton & District Labour Council, Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre & McMaster University Labour Studies Programme The goal of the People’s Forum Teach-in is to bring union and other community activists together around a general theme of mobilizing against the government austerity agenda.
People’s Assembly – London Common Front
Action: Campaigns or Events
Where: Southwestern Ontario » London & Region
Saturday, October 13th, 2012 Detail to follow…
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