Canadian Dimension: Radical Campaign Suggestions for upcoming election

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Election Primer: Platform for a New Canada

In the absence of a radical program to campaign around for the upcoming federal election, Canadian Dimension suggests one.

12-Step Program to Combat Climate Change

We can have economic growth and decent living standards for all, so long as we develop the economy in harmony with the environment, with only a subordinate role for the market, write Cy Gonick and Brendan Haley.

Canada and World Order After the Wreckage

Imagining an alternate global politics could hardly be more pressing, says Greg Albo. Its success will depend upon social-justice movements agitating and demonstrating tirelessly, and building organizational capacities.

An Energy Security Program for Canada

Until Canada gets a “Mexican exemption” and exits NAFTA’s energy-proportionality clause, there is little chance of Canada fulfilling its modest, international Kyoto targets, let along going far beyond them, writes Gordon Laxer.

A Democratic Tax Reform for Canada

The two important functions of the tax system in a flourishing democracy are to raise revenue to fund government programs and to redistribute income and wealth. The Canadian tax system fails dismally in achieving both of these objectives, says Neil Brooks.

Toward a New Policy Paradigm for First Peoples

Peter Kulchyski writes that a new policy paradigm for First Peoples needs to be based on a substantive application of Aboriginal and treaty rights.

Ideas for Popular Assemblies

Can popular, community-based assemblies, which would bring various movements together into a democratic and permanent structure, become the first step toward building a larger project? asks Sam Gindin. Are popular assemblies the way to link these local structures into social forces of regional and national significance?