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Nov 6, 2025 - News Media and the Far Right

When: November 6th, 5pm
Where: George Vari Engineering & Computing, 245 Church St

The influence of news coverage on the rise of far-right ideologies is undeniable. Capitalism's Safety Net investigates how the liberal media--often seen as a force for democracy--can, in fact, reinforce authoritarian, ultra-nationalist, xenophobic, racist, and reactionary politics. By tracing the connections between dominant ideology, capitalist crises, and the political economy of the news industry, this book exposes how mass media systems often serve to legitimize far-right movements while undermining radical left-wing alternatives. Moving beyond media critique, it offers a deeper analysis of how the capitalist mode of production shapes the very frameworks through which information, power, and ideology circulate.

Speakers:
- Dr. Peter Milonas, Ontario Tech University and Toronto Metropolitan University
- Dr. Anna M. Agathangelou, York University
- Dr. John Simoulidis, York University
- Dr. Tanner Mirrlees, Ontario Tech University

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Nov 2, 2025 - Proportional Representation

When: November 2nd, 7pm

Are you new to electoral reform and want to get up to speed on the basics of proportional representation?

What is proportional representation? How do the most popular systems recommended in Canada actually work? What about "ranked ballots"?

Special guest: Dennis Pilon is a Professor at York University and a Canadian electoral reform expert. He has written numerous journal articles, newspaper articles, book chapters, and books, including The Politics of Voting: Reforming Canada's Electoral System and Wrestling with Democracy: Voting Systems as Politics in the Twentieth Century West.

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Oct 31, 2025 - Elbows Up

When: October 31st, 1pm

Donald Trump's trade war and other attacks on Canadian sovereignty have exposed the vulnerabilities of Canada's economy, 35 years after our first free trade deal with the U.S. At the recent Elbows Up Economic Summit in Ottawa, 40 progressive economists and policy experts met to discuss how Canada must respond ‒ and a new Compendium of research from the Summit will be published on October 30. At this webinar, several Summit speakers will discuss the highlights of their proposals, and discuss what comes next in the Elbows Up movement.

Speakers:
- Peggy Nash, Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
- David Miller, Managing Director, C40 Cities, Former Mayor of Toronto
- Marjorie Griffin Cohen, Feminist Economist, The Care Economy Team
- Angelo DiCaro, Research Director, Unifor
- Jim Stanford, Economist and Director, Centre for Future Work

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Oct 31, 2025 - Courageous Voices for a Just Transition

When: Oct 31st, 11am; Nov 1st, 12noon

Courageous Voices For a Just Transition is a free two-day bilingual online gathering bringing together union leaders, community organizers, and policy advocates to discuss labour's role in transforming the economy and growing good sustainable jobs.

Through dynamic panels, and courageous conversations, we'll create space to confront hard truths--about inequality, power, and the urgency of systemic change. From lived experience to structural transformation, we'll spotlight how justice is being fought for on the ground, and how we can collectively push for policies that center people and planet.

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Oct 30, 2025 - Nurses Association Rally

When: Thursday, October 30th, 11:30 am
Where: 240 Duncan Mill Rd

Join ONA members, labour unions and allies for a Community Rally to support striking North York Family Health Team members secure a fair first contract with wage increases!

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