Posted inLJI News Politics

Picket Lines and the Fight for the Future of Canada Post

Doug Kellam, a Canada Post worker, joined over 55,000 employees on strike due to government directives to end home delivery. This decision, aimed at financial sustainability, has sparked frustration among workers and unions. The ongoing labour dispute highlights concerns over the future of public postal services in Canada and government priorities.
Posted inLJI News Nunavut NWT

Leaders urge Ottawa to build the North with next major projects

Leaders from the Northwest Territories are lobbying in Ottawa for three major projects: expanding Taltson Hydro power capacity, constructing the Mackenzie Valley Highway, and establishing the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor. They emphasize the importance of advancing Indigenous involvement and securing Arctic sovereignty, while highlighting challenges like financing and infrastructure development in the North.
Posted inLJI News Nunavut Politics

Federal government wants lawsuit dismissed pertaining to biological experiments on Inuit

A Nunavut lawsuit seeks compensation and acknowledgment for invasive, non-consensual biological experiments on Inuit during the 1960s and 1970s. The federal government argues the case should be dismissed due to its age. Survivors, including prominent Inuit figures, demand justice and an apology, challenging the government's defense of time limitations.
Posted inAlberta News LJI News Politics

“We need help. Our kids need help,” says Grande Prairie teacher

On Monday, Alberta's teacher strike began due to concerns over class sizes, insufficient resources, and government policies. The ATA President emphasized the need for respect and better working conditions. Teachers in Grande Prairie expressed frustrations through a letter-writing campaign, highlighting the challenges they face in increasingly complex classrooms.
Posted inClimate LJI News Newfoundland

Ignoring climate change in the provincial election will have ‘devastating consequences’, say youth and labour leaders

Newfoundland and Labrador faces severe challenges from climate change, seen in recent wildfires that led to significant evacuations and destruction. Urgent discussions on climate solutions are lacking in provincial politics. Youth organizations express concern over inadequate government responses to climate issues and seek engagement with candidates on environmental policies and job transitions.