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May 5, 2025 - Safeguarding Canada's Sovereignty

When: May 5th, 7pm

Civilian defence is the most effective strategy to deter and defeat a military incursion in southern Canada.

This strategy involves deterring any incursions and, if necessary, defeating an invader by paralyzing the occupying forces while mobilizing support among the occupying troops, the American population, and countries abroad. It has the added benefit of training people to deal with extreme weather events coming our way as a result of climate change.

Panelists:
- Jamila Raqib: Executive Director of the Albert Einstein Institution, focusing on practical strategies for nonviolent action.
- Richard Sandbrook : Professor Emeritus of Political Science at U of T and former chair of the Nonviolence Working Group at SfP.

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May 3, 2025 - International Workers' Day

When: May 3rd, 1pm
Where: Nathan Phillips Square

On Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. workers will rally at Nathan Phillips Square to mark May Day, the day of the international working class, and demand what is rightfully ours. This is the sixth annual rally organized by the Labour May Day Committee, a coalition of trade unions, socialist organizations, and groups committed to the liberation of oppressed nations at home and abroad.
Live performance by Union Thugs from Montreal. Speeches and chants at the Nathan Phillips Square, followed by a march to Queen's Park.

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May 2, 2025 - MayWaorks: Who's Afraid of Labour Justice?

When: May 2ndth, 7pm
Where: Steelworkers' Hall, 25 Cecil St

The evening will begin with a performace by Farah Ghafoor, an artist part of theWho's Afraid of Labour Justice exhibition, guest curated for Mayworks Festival by Furqan Mohamed. Following the poetry reading, Hassan Husseini, Larry Savage and Charlie Simmons look to the exhibition as a point of departure to address "Who's Afraid of Labour Justice" with an eye to the systems and obstacles that deter its practice.

This event will also be an opportunity to explore 40 years of Mayworks Festival programs and pick up a "Precarity Archives" poster.

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May 2, 2025 - Climate Caucus 2025 Summit

When: May 2nd, 12pm

This is a moment to come together--to re-energize, remind each other of what's possible, and equip ourselves with the strategies that will shape the next chapter of local leadership. Local governments are already leading the way on climate. This summit is about building on that leadership, sharing solutions, and preparing to move forward - no matter the federal outcome.

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May 2, 2025 - Jane's Walk

When: May 2 - 4

Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) - citizen activist - was an urbanist and activist whose writings championed a fresh, community-based approach to city building. Jane's Walk Toronto celebrates the power of community-led storytelling, bringing people together to explore, share, and reimagine the city's spaces. 80+ walks and events around Toronto to choose from.

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May 1, 2025 - 40th annual Mayworks Festival

Mayworks 2025 bears witness to the strength, struggle and imagination of communities seeking labour justice.

Whether working in multi-channel video, experimental film, a walking tour, sculpture-based installation, poetry, theatre, or the painting of a large mural on the east side of the Steelworkers Building, the artists work within an honoured tradition of artistic practices engaged in social change.

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Apr 30, 2025 - FilmSocial: Brazil

When: Wednesday April 30th, 7pm
Where: Eyesore Cinema, Toronto, ON
Free/PWYC

The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is very pleased to present BRAZIL as the latest installment in the ongoing FilmSocial series.

Written and directed by Terry Gilliam, the movie is set in a dystopian world where the main character, Sam Lowry, starts to wake up to the reality of his techno-bureaucratic society when he notices a mistake that leads to the death of an innocent person.

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Apr 29, 2025 - Understanding Zionism

When: April 29th to May 16th

Over the course of 6 sessions, participants will deepen their comprehension of Zionism with the aim of expanding their engagement in the movement for Palestinian liberation. Together, the course provides answers to the following questions: What is the history, origins, and foundational principles of Zionism? How have Palestinian revolutionaries understood Zionism? How and why did the "special relationship" between Israel and the US emerge? How has Zionism advanced right-wing forces in partnership with the US? What is the path forward for the global movement for Palestine today?

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Apr 6, 2025 - Introduction to Socialism

When: April 6 to June 1

Curious about socialism? Interested about if it is really possible and taking a sober look at the problems it will face? Want to discuss how to begin affecting change right now?

In these uncertain and dangerous times, The Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is a space to listen, discuss and challenge the contemporary relevancy of socialism.

The School's flagship course, Introduction to Socialism, is designed for both those experienced activists always looking to learn more, and those newer to socialist ideas and full of questions. It will not only provide a unique venue for collectively tackling important topics, but also a welcoming space where any question relevant to socialist organizing, no matter how basic or advanced, can be raised and discussed.

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Apr 5, 2025 - Online edition: Fighting to Win

Fighting to Win: Social Struggles, Containment, and Effective Resistance (online edition)

Fighting to Win is a 12-week course with former OCAP organizer John Clarke, hosted by the Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education.

This edition of the course will be taking place exclusively online via Zoom. Those based in Toronto, Canada, are invited to join us for the next in-person edition of the course later in 2025.

The course will begin in April 2025 and will take place over 12 weeks on Saturdays at Noon (EST/EDT).

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