"Without revolutionary theory, there can be no revolutionary movement."
We are at a turning point in history. The crisis of capitalism has plunged the world into chaos. Inequality has reached staggering levels. New fault lines are being drawn between imperialist powers, who are drowning whole regions in blood in search of markets and profit. Meanwhile, capitalism is destroying the planet, creating an existential threat to humanity itself.
Millions are beginning to question the system and search for a way out. New left-wing figures promise bold reforms—but history shows that capitalism in crisis cannot tolerate even the smallest concessions.
At the same time, a new generation of revolutionary youth is rising. From Indonesia to Madagascar to Italy, mass movements are erupting across the globe. Our epoch is one of revolutions—and revolution will come even to Canada.
In this context, “Reform or Revolution?” is a burning question. That’s why it’s the theme of the 16th Annual Montreal Marxist Winter School—the largest communist gathering in Canada. Over one weekend, we’ll examine key topics for revolutionaries: revolutionary history, past reformist experiments, and Marxist philosophy.
No revolutionary movement can succeed without a firm grounding in theory. So the Montreal Marxist Winter School exists to train a new generation with the ideas needed to win the struggles ahead.
With over 600 participants from across the country last year, this is the event for anyone serious about changing society. This year’s School will mark an important step in training the future leaders of the incoming revolution.
If you want to end capitalism—you must be there!
This year, we will have a total of 11 inspiring presentations on Marxist theory and history. All plenary sessions, and some split sessions, will be bilingual. Note that during the discussions, participants will be allowed to speak in either French or English, regardless of the language of the presentation.
Please read the following information carefully before purchasing your tickets.
The event will take place in Montreal. More details about location will be provided in the coming weeks.
The base price is set to ensure that the event does not run a deficit. With inflation, the costs of organizing such an event have risen considerably, particularly with regard to venue rental.
The base price for the school is therefore $130 for residents of Greater Montreal, who do not have to pay for accommodation, $90 for those traveling from the rest of Quebec and Ontario, and $60 for those coming from outside these two provinces. This price includes access to the event for all three days.
Please note that although we ask participants to indicate their dietary preferences on the registration form, we cannot guarantee that meals will be provided. We will only be able to provide food if our budget allows, which we will know in the coming weeks.
To maintain our political independence, our financial independence is essential. We have no big financial backers. We rely exclusively on donations from our members and supporters - those who want to see the revolutionary overthrow of the capitalist system. With this in mind, to help support our revolutionary activity and cover the enormous cost of this school, we encourage participants to purchase a solidarity ticket or make an additional donation when purchasing tickets. To help us build a communist organization in Quebec and Canada, we also encourage you to buy a solidarity subscription to our paper.
We do not want finances to be a barrier to attending this event and no one will be turned away for financial reasons. Please contact us at pcr@marxiste.qc.ca or 438-722-3501 to apply for a subsidy.
Without revolutionary theory, there can be no revolutionary movement.
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