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May 4, 2026 - Democratic Socialists of Canada Orientation

When: May 4th, 7pm

In this one-hour session, you will listen to a brief presentation outlining the DSC's mission, structure, and activities, and learn how to get involved in your local Chapter and/or on a National level. Following the presentation, we will have a discussion period and the organizers will answer any questions you may have.

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May 3, 2026 - Journalism in a Time of Crisis

When: Sunday May 3rd, 6:30pm
Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave
Fundraiser: $0 - $50

Discussion with the editorial director of The Grind and special guests about how journalists can better cover social movement struggles

Today we face political crises and also a media crisis. Awful mainstream media coverage of Israel's genocide in Gaza and of the Palestine solidarity movement in Canada further clarified this. But this is not new. Legacy outlets like the Globe & Mail and Postmedia (National Post, Toronto Sun, etc) were built to uphold the status quo, including supporting the West's imperialist interests abroad. Sometimes, it can feel like this media consensus is inescapable.

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May 3, 2026 - HOT CARGO Townhall

When: May 3rd, 1pm

Join us in-person on Sunday May 3 for a Hot Cargo-focused townhall and strategic planning workshops with fellow L4P GTA members from different union and sector caucuses.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about what Hot Cargo means and how it applies to their worksites, industries, and sectors; explore practical ways to build Hot Cargo commitments with coworkers in their locals and bargaining units; and strategize for the May 9 Hot Cargo Day of Action.

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May 2, 2026 - International Workers' Day

When: May 2nd, 7pm
Where: United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St

Resisting Imperialism - Workers for solidarity, sovereignty, and peace!

This May 2nd, the United May Day Committee will celebrate the tradition of International Worker's Day with a night of music, dance, and speeches to complement annual rallies happening across the globe!

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May 1, 2026 - FilmSocial: Bread and Roses

When: May 1st, 7pm
Where: College St. United Church, 502 Bathurst St

The Leo Panitch School, along with the Socialist Project, is pleased to be co-hosting a special May 1 screening of Bread and Roses with our friends in the Greater Toronto Area Industrial Workers of the World.

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May 1, 2026 - Mayworks Launch

When: Friday May 1st, 6:30-9:00pm (doors open at 6pm)
Where: United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St

Live Music:
Parallel Play Collective, whose music is a call to action and solidarity, drawing inspiration from the revolutionary struggles of the Filipino people

Panel Discussion:
Raw materials, goods, capital, and workers themselves are part of a network of global supply chains where each link is integral to the system of wealth distribution shaping our living and working conditions.

This panel discussion invites labour activists and organizers to address the movement of financial assets, cargo and labour, and the power we have to disrupt those supply chains. Speakers include Jody Chan (No Arms in the Arts), Mostafa Heneway (Immigrant Rights Network), Radhika Desai (Geopolitical Economy Research Group), moderated by Moe Alqasem (Labour for Palestine).

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May 1, 2026 - BBQ and Party: May Day 2026

When: Friday May 1st, 1pm
Where: Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor St. W. (near the firepit/ basketball courts)

Let's come together on May 1st to celebrate International Workers' Day 2026!

Did you know that internationally the 1st of May is a national public holiday, and is known as "International Workers' Day"?! The government of Canada made the first Monday in September "Labour Day," but let's also keep the more radical May Day spirit alive!

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May 1, 2026 - 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 is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs, a journalist, author, theorist, activist, and proud Torontonian.

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Apr 30, 2026 - Oil is Costing Us Too Damn Much

When: Thursday April 30th, 7pm

Join 350 Canada and exciting guest speakers to learn more about how we rise up to ensure a safer, more affordable future for Canadians.

As a result of the illegal war on Iran, Canada's oil giants are raking in billions they didn't earn and don't deserve. This year alone, Canadian Oil and Gas companies could make extra profits to the tune of $50-100 billion.

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Apr 30, 2026 - National Right to Housing Network!

When: Thursday, April 30th, 1pm

This month we have invited Ambalika Roy to join us. Ambalika is the Legal Education Coordinator at the National Right to Housing Network, a broad-based, grassroots civil society network established to fully realize the right to adequate housing in Canada.

Please note that our monthly Town Halls centre lived experiences of disability poverty and strive to be a safe space to learn, share, find support, and build community locally and nationally.

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Apr 29, 2026 - Know Your Rights at Work

When: April 29th, 7pm

Have you ever had a problem at your job? Join our free and confidential workshop to learn about your rights, how to protect yourself, and how to take action if you're having an issue at work!

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Apr 29, 2026 - Activism and Mental Health

When: Every Wednesday at 6:30pm, April 1 to May 13

Capitalism Can't Be Fixed - political education series.

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Apr 29, 2026 - Transformation Cafe - Finding Sanctuary

When: April 29th, 2pm
Where: 288 Church Street, (DCC building), room 707/709

This Transformation Cafe explores how we can create university cultures that are hospitable to students with precarious immigration status

Our final Transformation Cafe of the year highlights the research of Sanctuary Scholars at the OSI and beyond. How do universities participate in bordering practices, even when they present themselves as welcoming or inclusive spaces?

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Apr 29, 2026 - Defying Higher Education Borders

When: April 29th, 12noon
Where: 288 Church Street, (DCC building), room 707/709

A book launch for Defying Higher Education Borders with Migrant Students in Canada. This book explores migrant students' struggles.

Join us for a special event celebrating the launch of Defying Higher Education Borders with Migrant Students in Canada by Paloma E. Villegas and Tanya Aberman, alongside the achievements of the first cohort of graduates from the Sanctuary Scholars program.

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Apr 29, 2026 - Co-resistance and Solidarity for Palestine

When: April 29th, 11:30am

Comparative West Asian Politics: Co-resistance and Solidarity for Palestine

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Apr 29, 2026 - Education Day of Action

When: April 29th

As we move into bargaining and facing threats to public education from the Ford government, OSSTF/FEESO is encouraging its members, leaders, parents, and communities to participate in this province-wide Education Day of Action. This day is a simple but powerful way to show collective strength and raise awareness about the urgent need for increased investment in public education.

This is our opportunity to stand in solidarity with teachers and education workers from ETFO, AEFO, OECTA, and OSBCU/CUPE across the province and demonstrate a united call for a strong, well-funded public education system in Ontario.

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Apr 28, 2026 - Earth's Greatest Enemy

When: Tuesday, April 28th, 6:15pm
Where: Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave

A documentary expose of the world's biggest - and most unaccountable - polluter: the US military. Learn the environmental cost of having a military Empire with Abby Martin.

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Apr 28, 2026 - Data Activism in the Age of Trump

When: April 28th, 1:30pm

As a part of the launch of the new book Mobilizing Data for Justice, this roundtable invites contributors to the book to reflect on the role of data activism in social justice organizing. We ask how activists have been adapted to the changing context, with the rapid ascendance of authoritarian governments, the massive expansion of AI and associated technologies, and the rolling out of an extensive new surveillance regime. While new technologies have enabled deepening authoritarian policies, we also ask activists to reflect on how they provide new tools for activists.

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