CONTENTS

1. CALLS TO ACTION
2. EVENTS
3. ARTICLES

Join the Fight for Sanctions Against Israel

For decades, Israel has stolen land throughout occupied Palestine and the occupied Syrian Golan Heights by building barriers, developing settlements, establishing farms, and creating so-called closed military zones in a deliberate effort to continually expand its borders.

According to international and Canadian law, Israeli settlements are war crimes and the racially segregated situation they create throughout Palestine is a crime called apartheid. Canada has a legal obligation to ensure these atrocious crimes do not occur under any circumstance. Yet, Canada still allows its residents to do business with Israeli settlements, despite recognizing them as war crimes. It is incoherent and it does not have to be this way. We can change it together by making sure Canada sanctions Israel’s illegal settlements and occupation.

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Stop Bill C-39

When: November 12th, 12pm, 3pm, 4pm
Where: Various locations

Bill C-39 is a legislative assault on our communities, workers, and the planet.

It’s an attack on workers and the right to strike. It’s an attack on Indigenous communities and their ability to refuse mega-projects on their lands. And it’s an attack on our planet – bypassing environmental regulations that protect nature, wildlife, and the climate. Let’s stop this dangerous power grab before it becomes law.

350.org

Fighting to Win

When: Nov 12 to Dec 2

Unions and social movements today are operating under incredibly dire circumstances. There is great economic uncertainty and we confront the worsening impact of climate change as well as a global situation marked by the growing threat of conflict and war. When workers strike or communities under attack take to the streets, it seems that victories are much harder to win and past gains more difficult to defend.

This course will grapple with these questions by looking at the forms of exploitation and oppression that exist in society and the means by which the power structure acts to limit and contain our struggles. The course will move towards a discussion of how our movements can overcome the factors that hold them back and how we can fight to win!

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Days of Action – 30th Anniversary

When: November 12th, 7pm
Where: 290 Danforth Ave

Join People’s Voice and Rebel Youth for a commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Metro Days of Action. Join activists that took part in the mobilizations with their labour unions, the Metro Network for Social Justice, East York Action Committee, and more. Hear about what it took to organize against the Mike Harris cuts and what’s needed now as workers on all fronts face attacks from the Ford government.

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Protect Our Bike Lanes

When: November 14th, 1pm
Where: Knox Church, 630 Spadina Ave

Townhall meeting – bring your ideas, prepare for action.

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Labour Arts Awards Gala

When: Saturday November 14th, 6pm
Where: Steelworkers’ Hall, 25 Cecil St
Tickets: $80 ($40 underemployed)

Join us at the 2026 Labour Arts Awards Fundraiser Gala where we will come together with labour activists and artists to enjoy dinner, entertainment, a silent auction, and more. Bring your friends, local members and family.

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Cuba Sings and Blossoms

When: November 14th, doors 8pm, show 9pm
Where: Freetimes Cafe, 320 College St
Cover: $20

Freetime Cafe has long brought the community together to experience world-class artists alongside local musicians. This time, the space warmly welcomes our Cuban artists for an evening rooted in music, culture, and connection.

cubacantayflorece.com

Film screening: People’s Emergency Climate Briefing

When: Monday November 16th, 6:30pm
Where: Friends House, 60 Lowther

This film is showing across the UK in more than 5000 communities and inspiring the world. Other countries in Europe are exploring doing their own versions and SO ARE WE! If the idea of a Canadian National Emergency Briefing gets you fired up, come and see the film (People’s Emergency Briefing, 2026). Speakers include Nick Oldridge, a climate campaigner and co-founder of the UK’s National Emergency Briefing (NEB) as well as Climate Science Breakthrough. Hosted by ClimateFast

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Booklaunch: De-colonizing Journeys

When: November 17th, 4:30pm
Where: Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex, 288 Church St, 7th Floor, DCC 707

Celebrate the launch of De-colonizing Journeys with readings and stories from contributors on Nov. 17, online and in-person.

Join us in celebrating the launch of De-colonizing Journeys: Confronting Colonialism through Circle Work. This online and in-person event will include readings and storytelling from multiple contributors.

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Booklaunch: Citizen’s Guide to Nonviolent Defence

When: November 17th, 5:30pm
Where: Friend’s House, 60 Lowther Ave

For Canada and other middle and smaller powers facing predatory super-powers, nonviolent defence (NVD) is a strategic concept whose time has arrived.

Richard Sandbrook is vice-president of Science for Peace, emeritus professor of political science at the U of T, co-founder and co-coordinator of the Canadian Coalition for Nonviolent Defence and author or editor of 14 books.

scienceforpeace.org

Science for Peace

When: November 18th, 6pm

Nuclear weapons – still the most immediate threat to out survival. Presenter: Dr. Arnd Jurgensen.

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Organizing the Education Workplace

When: November 18th, 7pm

Dr. Chantal Mancini discusses the history of teachers’ unions and what it means to belong to a teachers’ union today.

For generations, Canadians have gotten the message that labour unions might make sense for factory workers or tradespeople but not for educated people in professional jobs. But K-12 teachers have a long history (over 100 years!) of organizing collectively to improve pay and benefits, win job security, and make sure schools are places where educators as well as students can thrive. Today, more than 80% of education professionals in Canada belong to unions.

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Why Do Teachers Need Unions?

When: November 18th, 7pm

Dr. Chantal Mancini discusses the history of teachers’ unions and what it means to belong to a teachers’ union today.

For generations, Canadians have gotten the message that labour unions might make sense for factory workers or tradespeople but not for educated people in professional jobs. But K-12 teachers have a long history (over 100 years!) of organizing collectively to improve pay and benefits, win job security, and make sure schools are places where educators as well as students can thrive. Today, more than 80% of education professionals in Canada belong to unions.

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On-to-Ottawa Trek

When: November 28th, 1pm
Where: Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Invited are all those who can represent organizations that advocate for patients, non-profits and NGOs, faith organizations, unions, seniors’ organizations, social service and community groups, ethnocultural organizations, student groups, women’s groups, anti-poverty organizations. Leaders at every level (local, provincial, national).

We have chartered VIA train cars from Toronto, Kingston and Montreal to Ottawa and return.

ontariohealthcoalition.ca

CLC Calls for an End to Arms Shipments to Israel

By Canadian Labour Congress

The Canadian Council of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) has voted in support of a resolution calling on workers to refuse to handle weapons and military equipment destined for Israel. The CLC stands in solidarity with Palestinian workers and their families, and with all those calling for peace, justice, and respect for international law.

Source: The Bullet No. 3337

Two-Year Criminal Case against 44 Palestine Solidarity Defendants Goes out with a Bang

Fourteen remaining Scotiabank protestors are exiting the courts after more than two years of proceedings, citing judicial bias and discrimination. The criminal case – the largest recent mass arrest of pro-Palestinian activists in Canada – closes with a bylaw noise ticket, which the Crown offered to co-defendants after they filed a Charter challenge.

Source: The Bullet No. 3338

No Barbed-Wire: Social Housing Now

Housing advocates dismantle Kingsett fence at 214-230 Sherbourne, social housing now. At the corner of Dundas and Sherbourne, housing advocates dismantled a barbed-wire fence surrounding a vacant property, bringing renewed attention to a long-running demand for social housing in Toronto’s Downtown East.

Source: Regent Park TV