In Canada, many assume help is available to everyone in need — but that simply isn't true. Right now, countless disabled people, single adults, and those without children are being denied access to food supports because we don’t “qualify.” We are told: • “Go to a food bank” (but many of us can’t — due to agoraphobia, PTSD, physical disabilities, or lack of transport). • “Get help from family” (many of us don’t have that support). • “Apply for programs” (we do — and we’re rejected, because we’re single or don’t have children). This is systemic neglect. And it’s leading to suffering, starvation, and suicidal desperation. We are human beings who deserve to eat, to be seen, and to be helped. We are: • Seniors living alone on fixed incomes • People with invisible illnesses or trauma • Individuals with no children, but very real needs • People stuck in food deserts, too disabled or traumatized to access charity options • Survivors of violence, poverty, and illness — being left behind by our own government We call on the Canadian Government and relevant provincial departments to: 1. Create a national food assistance program that covers individuals — not just households with children. 2. Ensure accessible delivery options for people with mobility challenges, agoraphobia, or PTSD. 3. Include people with disabilities on fixed incomes — especially those receiving provincial or federal disability supports (AISH, ODSP, CPP-D, etc.). 4. Work with disabled and mentally ill people directly to co-design a program that actually works.  We are tired of being invisible.  We are tired of being punished for not having kids.  We are tired of choosing between rent and groceries. Food is a right — not a reward.

The Golden Dome purports to defend North America against incoming missiles by placing interceptors in space, but the technical challenges are enormous, the costs astronomical, and the strategic risks profound. This project has the potential to spark an arms race and potentially make a pre-emptive attack more likely. According to former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy, "The proper response to another Trump-era folly is not quiet consideration or cautious diplomacy. It’s a firm, unequivocal no – just as it was in 1985." Canadian values should incline us to put additional federal dollars into global conflict resolution and emergency foreign aid rather than expend mega-billions on a potentially costly boondoggle with an unreliable partner that will make the world even more unstable and insecure. We know that true security comes from investing in housing, healthcare, education, and climate justice—not billion-dollar weapons in space. The Golden Dome is a betrayal of those priorities. Join me in demanding better — sign the petition to Prime Minister Mark Carney and say no to this reckless scheme.

The Canada Pension Plan safeguards the futures of 22 million hardworking Canadians – from teachers and nurses to tradespeople and tech workers – and retirees who’ve paid in over a lifetime. With over $714 billion of our retirement savings, it’s one of the largest investment funds in the world – and it has the power to help drive the global transition away from fossil fuels.   In 2022, our national pension manager committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. But in May 2025, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) quietly abandoned that promise, putting our retirement security and climate future at risk. This is worse than a broken promise. It’s a failure of responsibility. CPPIB is legally bound to protect long-term returns without taking on undue risk. But a future shaped by 3.1°C of global warming – the path the world is currently on – threatens not just portfolio performance, but the very survival of the Canada Pension Plan itself. Working Canadians under 40 won't retire until well after 2050. They are counting on a pension fund that can withstand a future shaped by climate change – not one that fuels it. Send a message to CPPIB now. Demand they re-commit to a net-zero future and protect the financial future of every Canadian who pays into the Canada Pension Plan. For more information see our statement here.

The government is trying to address the ongoing opioid crisis through ending take-home prescribed safer supply drug programs. Those of us with lived experience, as well as family and friends, know this approach doesn’t work, in fact, it causes more harm. In our communities and peer groups, we’ve seen the positive impact of prescribed safer drug supply. We know people who’ve found stability, hope, and a way forward because of it. But lately, it feels like more and more barriers are being added—and we’re seeing the consequences.  Right now, people are being required to be witnessed by a pharmacist. Taking their medication multiple times a day might seem reasonable on paper, but in real life, it doesn’t leave room for normal things: travel, work, parenting, emergencies, or even just running late. It makes it hard—sometimes impossible—to stay on the program, even for those who are doing everything right.   It is impossible to work and go every day to be witnessed by a pharmacist for your dose. If a dose(s) is/are missed, we need to take street drugs to get through the day, derailing our progress and setting us back.  Furthermore, missed doses could negatively impact co-workers, family and friends. People who are engaging honestly in the program end up feeling shamed or stuck. There’s no room for flexibility, and it puts people in a precarious position. Despite meeting expectations—passing drug tests, showing up, following the rules—it still often isn’t enough to be trusted. We understand that every system will have people who push the limits, yet most of us are simply trying to move forward, rebuild our lives, and stay alive.  Prescribed safer drug supply is a key factor in achieving these goals. Prescribed safer drug supply is a first step, whether toward treatment, stability, or simply having the space to breathe and make different choices. It takes people out of survival mode and into a place where they can begin to imagine a different kind of life. When these programs are grounded in dignity and trust—when staff treat us like human beings, not statistics—they truly help.  We’re asking for a chance—a real one.  Prescribed safer drug supply works. It offers a path forward, and for many of us, it’s the reason we’re still here. Let’s not take this away.

Read our LETTER to the BC Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform.

In the wake of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver, communities across Canada are grieving, searching for answers—and demanding action. The violence that struck that day turned a place of celebration into a scene of fear, grief, and heartbreak. And in the days that followed, we kept hearing the same thing: “Filipinos are resilient.” Yes, we are. We’ve always shown strength in the face of hardship. But resilience should not be the price of being ignored. It is not a replacement for safety, justice, or investment in our communities. We are tired of being praised for surviving while systems fail to protect us. We want prevention, not just recovery. Dignity, not just sympathy. Concrete action, not just comforting words.That’s why we’re speaking up. That’s why we’re asking you to join us. We are calling on the Prime Minister to take urgent, national action to address the systemic gaps this tragedy has exposed. Add your name now—and share this widely. Rally everyone you know to sign this petition. Every signature helps move this forward. We are calling for: 1. A National Roundtable 2. Stronger mental health intervention 3. Safer public event protocols 4. Community-led safety and trauma support CLICK HERE TO READ THE LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER. Sign this petition to demand that the Government of Canada: • Act on these policy priorities in Budget 2025 • Collaborate meaningfully with Filipino and other racialized communities • Stop glorifying resilience and start building safety THIS PETITION IS SUPPORTED BY: •  Filipino Canadian Social & Community Workers Network (FCSCWN) •  Filipino-Canadian Civic Action Network (FCCAN) • Tech2Step Network Canada BRING YOUR ORGANISATION INTO THIS MOVEMENT: We invite societies, grassroots networks, coalitions, cultural organizations, centres, councils, associations, and not-for-profits—especially those supporting racialized, immigrant, and visible minority communities across Canada—to join our calls to action. Allies are welcome too. Please complete this form. Together, let’s ensure no community is left to grieve alone or rebuild unsupported. Let’s demand action—now.

A residential school apologist with a history of sexist and transphobic positions is running for the Conservatives in North Island—Powell River — and the polls have him in the lead.  Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn is making national headlines for publicly stating that Canada’s residential school system, which claimed the lives of thousands of Indigenous children through its hundred-year history, did not constitute a genocide.  Despite the fact that regional Indigenous leadership and 57 and growing names of local mayors and councillors in the riding have called for his removal, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is defending Aaron Gunn’s statements. It is unacceptable for a prospective Member of Parliament to dispute the facts of Canada’s colonial history. The trauma of residential schools still lives on in many Indigenous communities. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission brought to light the dark history of Canada’s residential schools as sites of rampant abuse, designed to erase Indigenous cultures, where children were torn from their families, stripped of their languages, and subjected to systemic harm. In 2022, the House of Commons officially called the residential school system what it was: a genocide, carried out with the intent of erasing a people from the land.  But now, Aaron Gunn is making a mockery of that truth in a cynical attempt to buy votes from his far-right base.  We the undersigned call on Pierre Poilievre to immediately remove Aaron Gunn as the Conservative candidate for North-Island—Powell River. Sources: [1] Open Letter to CPC, https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1yn1znTrv3ZYF_WDVIZhy5rncPAq_vlZpyrdJuf00z0A/mobilebasic?usp=embed_facebook&urp=gmail_link 

Whereas: • Throughout Canada’s history the United States has always proven to be an unreliable and unpredictable ally and trade partner; • The United States has shown in recent years a greatly diminished commitment to democracy and the rule of law, civil and human rights, and a reduced commitment to honouring trade and defence agreements it has negotiated and signed; • The United States has historically and recently made threats against Canadian sovereignty; • The nations of Europe have consistently been Canada’s friends and allies since the end of World War II and in some cases much longer than that; • The European Union has shown an ever-stronger commitment to free markets, workers rights, a strong social safety net, a rules based international order, democracy, the rule of law, equality, civil and human rights including indigenous rights; • Membership in the European Union offers strength, stability and security for Canada’s economy, geographic territory and its citizens individually in a constantly changing and more hostile world without threatening Canada's unique identity and culture or status as a sovereign country; We the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, urge the Government of Canada, its provinces, territories and Indigenous peoples to enter into open and transparent negotiations with our allies in the European Union about the possibility of Canada becoming a member state of the European Union.

Premier Kinew stated, “The way that we have a successful critical minerals strategy in our province is by saying we can bring these minerals to market in our province with higher environmental standards, higher respect for human rights, higher labour standards than any other jurisdiction in the world.”[1]  Standards required for this success can only be achieved through meaningful law and policy reform that ensures real and enforceable protections. For decades, Commissions have provided recommendations to bring about these standards however they have been ignored by governments at our peril.[2][3] True reform is “in the best interests of Manitobans”.  We cannot develop critical minerals “in a good way” until the commitments to reform are honoured.[4]  It’s time to Draw a Line in the Sand On Antiquated Environment & Mineral Legislation   Please sign our Petition.     Sources: [1] Premier Kinew Feb 16, 2024, license decision announcement on silica sand extraction proposal (29:47)  https://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?item=62000&posted=2024-02-16&fbclid=IwY2xjawJC1X5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWS_oZdnp8de9Vj_M4U3QwmF2in5iqfTFV__ZJ3NPnRUDd_XWs1WmNLyzQ_aem_DzE_hUrbW-6iUjnegokc9g [2] Manitoba Clean Environment Commission Reports Archive [3] Manitoba Law Reform Commission Report on “Manitoba’s Environmental Assessment and Licensing Regime under The Environment Act” 2015 [4] Manitoba Hansard, Environment and Climate Change Minister, April 5, 2024 (p.1059) https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/hansard/43rd_1st/hansardpdf/38.pdf#page=23  For more information, please see: https://ourlineinthesandmanitoba.ca/  https://www.facebook.com/ourlineinthesandmanitoba

This would provide more jobs for Ontario workers, keeping money in Canada, and we can cut ties (in one way) with Musk, who continues to gain power and is trying to influence elections, as he flirts with Nazi sympathizers around the globe. In Ford's words, we should not "pay a penny" of our Canadian tax dollars. Whether you support Ford or not, this $100 million contract was a BAD deal to begin with for the pocket books of Canadians. Tell Doug Ford to end the contract, and bring it back to Canada. 

Doug Ford is dragging Ontario into a snap election that literally no one asked for — and it’s clear this is all about one thing: Ford’s desperate grab for power. He’s trying to sell us some flimsy excuse about needing a fresh mandate from Ontarians. But he already has one, thanks to the big majority he rode in on last time. And as for that $200 rebate? Nice try, Doug. We want dependable public services, not a one-time handout (or shall we say bribe?) to buy our vote. With the cost of living soaring, tariff threats from Trump, and a federal election looming, Ontario’s already juggling a lot. So what’s Ford doing? Throwing away $175 million in public funds, and kicking off a month of chaos, rather than working with opposition parties to protect our communities and workers. This election isn’t for Ontario — it’s all about Ford. And we’re not buying it.

We Need a New Secord Elementary School Secord Elementary School in East York is overcrowded and aging. Built in 1964, the school operates at 135% utilization, with 12 classrooms housed in temporary portables that have been in place for over 20 years. The school serves a rapidly growing community, with enrolment increasing 23% over three years. Projections show continued growth due to extensive residential development, including over 6,700 new units in the area, doubling the local population. The school has been included in the  TDSB's Top 5 Capital Priority Projects list since 2019, but funding  is limited, and only a few projects are approved each year. We urge the Ontario Government, the Minister of Education, and local MPPs to: 1. Approve funding for the rebuild of Secord Elementary School without further delay. 2. Recognize the urgent need to address overcrowding and infrastructure issues in light of the area’s projected population growth. 3. Deliver on the commitment to provide equitable and sustainable learning environments and community services for Ontario’s students and families. We need a new Community Centre Secord Community Centre, serves the children and families of the Secord Ave. neighbourhood and is the only free community centre in our neighborhood. Yet Secord Community Centre is not included in the plans for rebuilding. Secord School. Secord Community Centre is an essential amenity for the area, offering free after-school and summer programming for children right in their neighbourhood. Demand for after-school recreation care, camps, sports and music programming consistently outstrips the availability. The exclusion of Secord Community Centre from any future redevelopment would be a huge loss for our community. We ask Councillor Brad Bradford to: 1. Ensure that Secord Community Centre remains available as a free community centre. 2. Work closely with community members to ensure that proper consultation takes place before any further decisions are made about the future of community centers and other services in our area. 3. Make a motion at City Council asking CreateTO to work with the TDSB to assess the feasibility of a joint project to rebuild Secord Community Centre when the school is rebuilt. With the Ministry of Education’s approval, we can make the Secord Elementary School replacement a reality, but only with cooperation between the Ministry, City Council, and the TDSB will our community receive the amenities it needs. Join us in advocating for the future of our children and our community. Ask the Ministry of Education, City Council, and the Toronto District School Board to put Secord First. Secord Now is facilitated and supported by the friends and families of Secord school and community centre.