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Higher income inequality leads to shorter life expectancy

Recent academic research by Canadian economists finds that higher levels of income inequality after 1996 have led to shorter life expectancies across Canadian provinces, with the effect being more pronounced for men. While this relationship has been established in the United States and other countries for many years, this is the first paper to find this effect in Canada.

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Operation Profit

A recent report by the Parkland Institute in Alberta shows that most for-profit surgical facilities have significantly higher costs for the same procedures as public hospitals, and these costs have been growing faster than the average rate of inflation.

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Tariff Timeline and Update

If you’re struggling to keep up with the latest in US tariff announcements, you’re not alone! The Budget Lab at Yale University has put out a chart showing the dramatic shifts in US tariff policy since Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. They point out that these dramatic shifts have increased economic policy uncertainty for businesses operating in the United States.

International Solidarity Report 2024-2025

There is strength in solidarity. We hope you read this report and join us in building our power with workers around the world. Together, we will overcome our collective challenges and build a better world.

Protect our rights: stop Bill C-2

The Liberal government’s sweeping border bill attacks human rights, ramps up mass surveillance and privacy violations, and takes away refugee protections. Speak up to protect our rights. Click below to tell MPs to scrap this dangerous bill.

Support South African anti-apartheid leader Jay Naidoo

Image Open image in modal Respected anti-apartheid and labour leader Jay Naidoo needs our solidarity. Canada has denied him a visa even though he and his wife have a home and family in Quebec. Take action today. Tell Prime Minister Mark Carney and government MPs to grant Naidoo a visa and permanent residency.

Canada must protect Palestinian health care workers, end genocide

The Canadian Union of Public Employees is demanding urgent action to end Israeli military attacks on Palestinian first responders and health care workers in Gaza, and to stop the ongoing genocide.

Employment Insurance changes in response to US tariff war

The federal government is making three changes to Employment Insurance (EI) in order to support workers in the context of a US tariff war. These changes eliminate the one-week waiting period before workers can collect EI, stop severance and vacation pay affecting EI benefits, and make it easier for workers to qualify for EI. A more detailed description of the changes is included below.

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Unifor – CUPE Joint Statement

Canada’s largest public and private sector unions stand united against attacks on Canadian workers initiated by the United States Administration’s escalating trade and investment war.

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Developing our energy sovereignty through public investment

The current political landscape has clearly demonstrated that Canada’s energy sovereignty from the United States is a key part of our economic independence.