“The European Union isn’t a social union” said Angela Merkel German chancellor in a lyrical musing this past week. The truth of the matter is […]
Author: Niall Clapham Ricardo
Of balanced budgets, austerity measures, deficits, monsters, fairies and other mythical creatures
Over the past year all three major provinces have casted their ballots in provincial elections. Now, with the Ontario provincial campaign in full swing, the […]
The Ontario election and the rebranding of privatization
Monday morning the province of Ontario officially initiated a new electoral cycle which will end on the 12th of June, but Ontarians have been gripping for […]
Workers of Canada unite: The problem with the Foreign Temporary Worker Program isn’t foreign temporary workers
In the past few weeks the already very publicized loophole of the Foreign Temporary Worker Program (aka FTWP), which was already a hot issue in […]
Carnations in times of austerity
It was 00:20 April the 25th of 1974, when a bunch of rebellious young captains, armed with a bunch of antiquated weapons, driving some outfitted, […]
The point of junction: European fascism and neo-liberal austerity
In space of a few months the old continent has been rocked by a series of reactionary revolts that have spread like wildfire. Parallel to […]
Specters of discrimination: The myth of strategically voting for the Quebec Liberals
The hustle and bustle of the election will finally come to a halt on Monday evening as the polls close and slowly the votes start […]
The Unholy Alliance: Marois, PKP and Harper
Pierre Karl Péladeau, or PKP, is the name on everyone’s lips since the announcement last week that he would be running in the riding of […]
The poverty of politics in Quebec
We are now amidst what could probably become one of the most polarizing electoral cycles of contemporary Quebec history, certainly a pivotal moment in many […]
Into Darkness: Quebec Election called for April 7
The worst kept secret in Quebec is now public knowledge. Premier Pauline Marois confirmed this morning that there will be a Quebec election on April […]