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May 9, 2026 - Hot Cargo Kills

When: Saturday May 9th, 1pm
Where: LCBO, Bloor and Bay

Palestinian trade unions are calling on YOU, our union siblings, to take action. They've asked the global labour movement to treat Israeli products, especially arms and military goods, as Hot Cargo.

Labour for Palestine chapters are hosting local events from coast to coast as part of a Hot Cargo Kills National Day of Action on May 9, 2026. To help organize a local action, contact your nearest Labour for Palestine chapter or caucus.

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May 9, 2026 - Proportional Representation: Myths versus Facts

When: May 9th, 12noon

Making misleading claims that are deliberately calculated to scare people is the primary tool used by opponents of proportional representation.

Join us for a webinar to look at the common things opponents say against proportional representation, and get the facts about PR.

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May 9, 2026 - Support Mama Earth Workers

When: Saturday May 9th, 9:30am
Where: Topham Park

Join us on Saturday May 9 at 9:30am for a rally in support of the workers of Mama Earth!

As their termination date draws closer, let's show Mama Earth workers that they're not in this alone! Why? Over 100 unionized Mama Earth workers received a mass termination notice, effective May 12.

The workers at Mama Earth are demanding the right to choose between keeping their jobs with union representation and a fair severance deal that respects their CBA and full years of service.

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May 8, 2026 - Planning in the Face of Fascism

When: May 8 to 10
Where University of Toronto, 170 St George St

Planners Network, a network of progressive planners, academics, students and activists based in North America, also known as Turtle Island, and beyond, is seeking proposals for the conference celebrating its 50th anniversary: Planning in the Face of Fascism.

The theme of this conference engages the pressing political challenge confronting progressive people around the world, namely, the global resurgence of the phenomenon popularly known as fascism. While there are of course still academic debates on the proper name to grasp the nature of the current conjuncture, it is clear that the various situations in which planners work--in relation to forces of state, economy and people - are being decisively shaped by comparatively varied combinations of authoritarianism and the far right.

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May 7, 2026 - Save Public Healthcare Meetup

When: Thursday May 7th, 6pm
Where: Bloor/Gladstone Library, 1101 Bloor St W

In medicine, a "Code Blue" signals a life-threatening emergency. Today, Canada's public healthcare system is in Code Blue -- not by accident, but by design. Without urgent action, it risks flatlining.

If you're among the many Canadians concerned about the future of Public Medicare, this is the moment to connect, get informed, and take action. Join others in your community to learn what's at stake--and what we can do, together, to protect it.

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