Canada and the Fightback: 38th Central Convention, Main Political Report, Section two.
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Canada and the Fightback: 38th Central Convention, Main Political Report, Section two.

The 38th Central Convention of our Party follows a major political upheaval in the recent federal election, and a new escalation of the global economic crisis which emerged in 2007-08. Initially, the Canadian economy was buffered to some degree by exports of fossil fuels and other natural resources, and because Canada’s megabanks were somewhat less…

Support Postal Workers!
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Support Postal Workers!

The Communist Party of Canada today called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to intervene with Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra to restart negotiations and stop the clock on the 72 hour countdown to a lockout initiated by the corporation July 3rd to take effect at 12:01 am Monday. “Canada Post’s Deepak Chopra’s “my way or…

Keynote address – 36th Central Convention, CPC
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Keynote address – 36th Central Convention, CPC

Keynote address delivered by Elizabeth Rowley, leader of the Communist Party of Canada at the occasion of the Parties 38th Central Convention in Toronto. Comrade Chair and Comrades: We open this convention with a warm welcome to all of the Delegates and Alternates who have traveled from all over Canada to attend this 38th Convention…

TPP Public Hearings: “These consultations are a sham”
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TPP Public Hearings: “These consultations are a sham”

Contribution to the public hearing on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, convened by the House Standing Committee on International Trade in Montreal, May 10th 2016 Thank you for letting me speak today. My name is Johan Boyden and I am the Central Organizer of the Communist Party of Canada, which has a 95 year history fighting for…

May Day 2016: Build Coalitions, struggle for a Common Front
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May Day 2016: Build Coalitions, struggle for a Common Front

May Day greetings from the Central Executive Committee, Communist Party of Canada May Day 2016 arrives in an environment where stagnating imperialism seeks to extend its existence, using war, nationalism, militarism, religious fundamentalism and racism to continue its exploitation of the planet and its peoples. Inter-imperialist rivalries for world domination escalate the dangers of war…

Disons au Parlement de Rejeter le PTP!
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Disons au Parlement de Rejeter le PTP!

Le Partenariat Trans-Pacifique (PTP) a été signé au début de février par 12 pays, dont le Canada. Négocié derrière des portes closes, cet accord garantit les «droits» des investisseurs, au détriment des travailleuses et des travailleurs. Les politicien-e-s et les grands médias affirment que les accords commerciaux « crée des emplois» et stimule les recettes…

Tell Parliament to reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership
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Tell Parliament to reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was signed in early February by 12 countries, including Canada. Negotiated behind closed doors, this deal will guarantee the “right” of investors, at the expense of working people. Politicians and the corporate media claim that trade deals “create jobs” and boost tax revenues. But under capitalism, corporations (both Canadian-based and foreign-owned)…

CPC Central Committee launches 38th Central Convention discussion, stop TPP campaign
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CPC Central Committee launches 38th Central Convention discussion, stop TPP campaign

Big challenges were on the table for the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Canada, when it met Jan. 30-31 to launch preparations for the party’s upcoming 38th Central Convention in Toronto. The centrepiece of the meeting was the Draft Political Resolution for the May 21-23 convention, a document which will be debated by…

A strong rejection of the pro-austerity and pro-war agenda
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A strong rejection of the pro-austerity and pro-war agenda

Contribution to the 17th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties by Communist Party of Canada leader Miguel Figueroa First of all, we join with others in expressing our solidarity to our host party, the Communist Party, Turkey. At such a critical moment in this region, with dark clouds of war swirling everywhere, with imperialist…