Isaac Asimov’s ‘Foundation’: Materialism, determinism and freedom

A recurring theme in the science fiction work of Isaac Asimov is the relationship between determinism and freedom. A question which is of particular interest to Marxists: can we really predict human history?

First annual Anti-Capitalist Book Fair in Toronto shows hunger for Marxist ideas

We’re already looking forward to the second annual Toronto Anti-Capitalist Book Fair next year!

Labour must lead the fight against Israel’s onslaught

It was and remains vital that the labour movement in Canada revives the tradition of standing in solidarity with the workers and the poor who are oppressed by our ruling class, internationally. 

Unifor breaks into Walmart 

The labour movement needs to seize on this momentum and initiate the broadest possible organizing drive.

Trudeau looks to spend $120 billion on submarines as workers sink deeper into poverty

The choice to spend up to $120 billion on submarines underscores that the capitalist state is always able to find money for serving the interests of the rich. But when it comes to the interests of workers, youth, and the oppressed, we are told there isn’t enough money.

Forbidden from protesting genocide

The movement to end the genocide in Palestine is exposing the bloody role that Canadian imperialism plays in the world, a role to which the universities are part and parcel through their financial and personal links with bankers, arms dealers, and other crooks.

UCP continues attack on Albertan health care

The lie Smith repeats about how privatization will lead to superior service is only a front for her attack on the Albertan working class.

As Israel burns hospitals, Canada, U.S. designate pro-Palestine group Samidoun ‘terrorists’ for burning flags

The day before Samidoun were declared “terrorists” for burning flags and shouting slogans, the IDF bombed the al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza, igniting a fire that burned patients to death in their beds.

Canada-India row highlights decline of Western imperialism

The investigation into the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is continuing to sour relations between the Canadian and Indian governments, and the situation is only getting more contentious. On Oct. 14, Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, alleging they are a threat to the safety of South Asian Canadians. India responded in kind, expelling […]

The Northvolt fiasco demonstrates the impasse of capitalism

The battery industry in general, and the Northvolt fiasco in particular, are perfect examples of capitalist parasitism.