Published On Wed Apr 28 2010 Jennifer Yang http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/801983--all-g20-protests-will-be-directed-to-trinity-bellwoods-park?bn=1 With the upcoming G20 summit looming over downtown Toronto, the event is casting an increasingly larger shadow, one that now stretches as far west as Trinity Bellwoods Park. Summit officials have chosen the park as the designated protesting area for the G20 summit on June 26 … Continue reading All #G20 protests will be directed to Trinity Bellwoods Park #Toronto
Author: Melissa
Why we need to Support #Worker’s #Rights
To most people of my generation, a full time, unionized job with benifits sounds like a pipe dream, let alone a job that will last us until we retire. Most of us these days are in contract jobs or part-time positions that force us to keep focused on keeping a job (or finding one) and … Continue reading Why we need to Support #Worker’s #Rights
Report Back form #Cochabamba – May 7 #Toronto
Want to find out more about the People's Movement to stop Climate Change? Have you heard of the Cochabamba Agreement - a Climate Change Accord designed by the People that will be officially recognized by the UN later this year? Come check out this amazing event! Friday, May 7, 2010, 7pm Steelworkers Hall Toronto 25 … Continue reading Report Back form #Cochabamba – May 7 #Toronto
The story of #Cap and #Trade
From the people who brought us "The Story of Stuff"
James Hansen: #Climate whistle blower
#Bolivia rallies #eco-warriors at alternative #climate conference
Can a Private Member’s Bill Change #ODSP?
I'd love to hear people's thoughts on this bill. This is news to me, and shake the hand of MPP Barrett. I am a little suspicious that this is a conservative voter grab, and it is a very neoliberal approach to access to work, that still views people with disabilities as burdens that businesses should … Continue reading Can a Private Member’s Bill Change #ODSP?
Special Diet #Rally and March on the #McGuinty Government: Thursday, April 15th – #Toronto
Rally and March on the McGuinty Government: Thursday, April 15th @ 12 Noon Allan Gardens Park (Sherbourne and Gerrard) *free meal *accessibility pick-up @ 11:30 am at south-east corner of Dundas-Yonge WE DEMAND: -Raise Welfare and Disability rates by 40% now! -Stop the attacks: Give us back the Special Diet! -Defend Public Services On March … Continue reading Special Diet #Rally and March on the #McGuinty Government: Thursday, April 15th – #Toronto
Spring 2010: #LCO Community #Consultation with Persons with #Disabilities
The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) would like to hear about the experiences of persons with disabilities with provincial laws, programs and policies. We are looking for participants in our focus groups to discuss how the law affects you, as a person living with disability. Specifically, the LCO wants to hear your thoughts on issues … Continue reading Spring 2010: #LCO Community #Consultation with Persons with #Disabilities
#Ontario scraps Special Diet Allowance to further #Medicalize people in #Poverty
Poverty advocates decry loss of diet allowance Laurie Monsebraaten Social Justice Reporter Ontario is scrapping the Special Diet Allowance that helps people on social assistance pay extra food costs related to specific medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Confirming the pre-budget fears of anti-poverty advocates, the Liberal government cited last fall’s provincial … Continue reading #Ontario scraps Special Diet Allowance to further #Medicalize people in #Poverty
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