Our national pension manager is about to answer to Canadians – and we need thousands of voices there. Every two years, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), the organization responsible for managing the Canada Pension Plan, holds public meetings where Canadians can ask questions about how our national retirement fund is being managed. These meetings are rare opportunities for Canadians to demand answers – and they are often announced with little notice. We need thousands of voices across the country ready to be heard. The Canada Pension Plan is our money. It supports the retirement security of more than 22 million people, and those savings must be invested responsibly in our long-term best interests. Climate change creates serious risks for our economy, communities and retirement future – yet Canada’s pension manager continues to invest billions of dollars in fossil fuel companies and projects that are driving the climate crisis. Canadians deserve answers.   Ahead of the public meetings, we are calling on our national pension manager to: • Present a credible climate plan showing how the Canada Pension Plan will reduce emissions across its investments and protect our retirement future. • Stop investing in fossil fuel expansion that puts Canadians’ retirement security at risk. • Respect Indigenous rights by ensuring investments uphold free, prior and informed consent. Add your name today. Together, we will deliver thousands of signatures at the 2026 public meetings and demand action from the people responsible for managing our national retirement fund. Canadians are raising their voices. Our pension manager must listen.

As the frenzy to build AI data centers sweeps Canada, Hamilton is next on the list. Right now, Slate Asset Management is working to build an AI-data centre campus at Steelport along the Hamilton waterfront — and they are trying to do it fast. We know they are interested in building both enterprise and hyperscaler AI data centres. The public only knows of one partner, the Digital Research Alliance of Canada (DRAC) and beyond that, there is very little public information.   Sign now to demand that the Mayor and Hamilton City Council guarantee public consultation and a robust environmental assessment.   More information: This project is already underway. In May, Slate submitted a land severance application to the city of Hamilton to "streamline and provide a faster path for development”. But very little has been shared with the public so far. Hamilton is now being dragged into the frenzy of AI data centre construction fuelled by the shortsighted greed of tech billionaires. With data centres going up at an alarming rate, we are collectively learning about the devastating impact they have on communities and the environment. It has become clear that the rapid development of AI technology poses serious threats to our brains, health, planet, communities and our future.   This Steelport site is at the end of Gage Avenue and Industrial Drive — it is in a residential neighbourhood. In communities that already have a data center in their backyard, people are seeing their energy bills skyrocket. There are reports of brutal noise pollution and a spike in temperature as they create “heat islands,” warming the land around them. They are incredibly energy-intensive and tap into freshwater resources to cool the facility down. Alarmingly, any data centre could potentially use water from Lake Ontario to keep the facility cool. This is the same harbourfront that has been left severely contaminated by decades of industrial activity. And while remediation is underway, the clean-up is not finished. Large-scale water intake and discharge infrastructure being built during or even right after an active environmental remediation process makes NO sense.  It is possible to force transparency, demand public input, and even stop development altogether. As a mom here in Hamilton, I do NOT want to see our community and its environment sacrificed for the profits of the tech industry. To make sure the Hamilton community, land and water are protected, we have to speak up!

Ben Shapiro is set to host a World Symposium against Antizionism in Toronto on May 17th, 2026. They are claiming that antizionism is equal to antisemitism, which is not true. This conference being set up is grossly unacceptable given Israel's continued years long genocide in Gaza. Toronto should not be hosting genocide defenders in its city. I am hoping to draw attention to and condemnation of this event, with the hopes that this event will not go through. Canada has been directly complicit in Israel's horrific human rights violations and war crimes in Gaza, and has done extremely little to actually help Palestinians. Hosting this event and events like it, led by Ben Shapiro of all people, who is known for his extremely bigoted views, will do nothing to actually combat antisemitism. Zionism and Judaism are not the same thing. Fighting against Zionism is not antisemitism, and the continued push for these to be seen as the same is incredibly dangerous and seeks to undermine efforts for Palestinian liberation. We can fight against antisemitism without demonizing those who oppose genocide.

“Every child deserves an education that meets their needs—not one that leaves them behind.” This program provides essential, specialized support for students with complex needs, including those who are non-verbal, require assistance with daily living skills, and depend on structured, low-ratio environments to learn safely and successfully. The MEDD program is not optional, it is critical to the well-being, safety, and development of these students. Removing it will significantly impact their ability to access education and may cause serious regression. We believe this decision undermines the rights of students with disabilities to receive appropriate and equitable education. We stand in support of these students and their families and advocate for their right to a safe, supportive, and accessible learning environment. Click here to read the full letter Click here for the petition hard copy Read the personal letters from the families affected: Mia Nico Julian Miguel Emma Joshua Abril Adriano Chanz Bentley

As Canadians, we are deeply concerned about reports that Canada could become involved in another military conflict in the Middle East. Military conflicts cost billions of dollars that ultimately come from taxpayers. At a time when Canadians are facing rising housing costs, inflation, and economic uncertainty, many people believe those resources should be focused on strengthening our communities here at home. Entering another war abroad would require significant public spending funded by taxpayers and could have long-term economic and humanitarian consequences. Canada has historically played an important role as a voice for diplomacy and peaceful solutions in global conflicts. Many Canadians want our country to remain a leader in promoting dialogue, stability, and international cooperation rather than becoming involved in another long and costly war. Before committing our country to military action, Canadians deserve transparency, parliamentary debate. We urge the government to prioritize diplomacy, stability, and the well-being of Canadians rather than rushing into another costly and prolonged conflict. Decisions about war should be made with extreme caution, transparency, and respect for the people who will bear the consequences. Sign this petition to demand that Carney not participate in military action in the Middle East.

Donald Trump has intensified U.S. sanctions to choke off oil shipments to Cuba, tightening the embargo and pressuring other countries and companies not to supply the island with fuel. Because Cuba depends on imported oil to keep its power plants, transportation, and hospitals running, the crackdown has fueled sweeping blackouts, paralyzed transit, and disrupted food and medical supply chains. The impact falls hardest on ordinary Cubans: hospitals struggle to operate, emergency services stall, and families face worsening shortages of basic necessities.   When policies knowingly deprive civilians of electricity, healthcare, and food security, they cross from political pressure into collective punishment —undermining fundamental human rights.  For decades, our country Canada has supported Cuba’s right to determine its own future. and has rejected the punitive policies of the United States government. But the newest blockade imposed by the Trump administration has brought the country to a level of unprecedented hardship: the Cuban people are now facing a dire humanitarian crisis.     Canada’s silence and limited action in the face of this crisis is deeply disappointing. Our government must do far more. 

Hootsuite — a social media management company that profits from tools designed to track, amplify, and analyze online interactions — is now putting those tools in the hands of ICE. The Canadian-founded tech company is currently under contract with ICE — an agency synonymous with detention, deportation, family separation, and deaths in custody. Hootsuite’s CEO claims the deal doesn’t involve direct surveillance, but the same analytics and social-listening tools used by brands to track conversations and public opinion can also be used to map patterns, communities, and public response — tools critics warn can be repurposed for enforcement and profiling. Strip away the corporate language and it’s simple: Hootsuite is helping ICE do its job.  Hootsuite knows exactly why people are furious — because they’ve been here before. In 2020, the company cancelled a similar ICE contract after employees and the public pushed back hard, openly acknowledging that working with an agency driving detention and deportation of immigrants conflicted with its values. But now leadership claims this contract is “different.” The backlash has been immediate and loud. Current employees have also been resigning in protest. Former staff, customers, and civil-rights advocates have strongly protested, with hundreds demonstrating dissent outside Hootsuite’s Vancouver headquarters just last week. The message is clear: partnering with ICE is a choice — and Hootsuite is choosing profit over people. We call on Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky to immediately end all contracts with ICE, DHS, CBP, and any related immigration enforcement agencies, and to publicly commit to never doing business with ICE again. If you believe tech companies should not help power detention and deportation, sign this petition now.

Like every other major city in BC, Burnaby is experiencing an affordability and housing crisis. The good news is that BC Housing, in partnership with the City of Burnaby and Fraser Health, has proposed to build approximately 50 new homes at 5389 Imperial Street in Burnaby. The bad news is that this project has faced opposition based on a campaign of misinformation. Opponents to housing are creating fear by inventing imagery of "drug dens,"  being dishonest about what supportive housing is, and making up hateful lies about all low-income people and people who use drugs. Many of those opposing the supportive housing are conservative politicians and in the real estate industry. What is Supportive Housing? “Supportive housing provides a home with on-site support so people can keep their housing. Complex Care Housing provides health services for people, like doctors, nurses, counseling, and cultural supports. ” Ninety-five percent of people in supportive housing are able to stabilize and build community in their neighbourhood, access their own education and income, and pursue other dreams. Supportive housing reduces harm related to substance use by providing access to medical care and services. Property values surrounding supportive housing sites typically keep pace. Plus, the cost of providing supportive housing is actually much less than the cost of forcing people to stay unhoused by reducing emergency health care and hospital costs. And dignity is priceless! We Are Burnaby Residents Who Want Housing for All! “Housing is a human right and a critical stabilizer in every person's life. Supportive housing is urgently needed in our city to keep everyone safe. ” Homelessness is not an individual failure, it is a policy choice. A life or death policy choice: the average life expectancy of an unhoused person is BC is half the provincial average at 40-49 years. We are in a housing crisis and 10-year-long public health emergency of the drug poisoning crisis. Indigenous peoples are most harmed by both these crises. But these crises can be solved! We can have a city where all our neighbours are safe, warm, and have stable housing and healthcare. Tell Burnaby City Council to say yes to the supportive housing proposal at 5389 Imperial Street!

Conflict around the world is escalating, and people are looking for real alternatives to violence. The International Peace Charter offers a principled path forward - rooted in dialogue, reconciliation, justice, and human development. When we come together, we can show our government that Canadians want peace to be at the centre of our national leadership. Join in signing the Canadian House of Commons petition:  Petition e-6869 - Petitions  

The City of Toronto, and Canada as a whole, is in an unprecedented affordable housing crisis. Many struggle to find safe and stable housing in Toronto and Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC) wants to be proactive in housing our at-risk community members and has proposed to build 140 new affordable supportive homes at 1499 and 1501 Queen St. West.     Right now, PARC is facing opposition from a group of neighbours in Parkdale who want to reject our proposed development. PARC has been part of the Parkdale community for more than four decades. We already operate supportive housing at 1499 Queen and nearby buildings. We want to replace an aging building with safe, private self-contained units, indoor programming space, and onsite supports to reduce crowding on the sidewalk, and create more dignity, safety, and stability for our community members and neighbours alike.   Supportive housing does not negatively impact communities. Instead, it can enhance community stability and reduce crime rates by providing stable housing environments for vulnerable individuals.     This proposal will provide stable and supportive homes to those who need long-term housing. Supportive housing is one of the solutions to homelessness, and offers stability, on-site resources and ensures the safety of tenants and the neighborhood they are in. It combined affordable rent with supports, allowing tenants to heal, recover and contribute to their communities.    What is PARC’s proposal?  PARC is proposing to build a total of 140 units divided between 1499 and 1501 buildings, as well as enhancing a non-residential portion of the building to improve our community spaces. These new buildings will feature self-contained units with kitchens and bathrooms, laundry facilities, and carefully designed common spaces for tenants to enjoy. There will be on-site programming and support focused on housing stabilization, community integration, and wellness.     This proposal is not only about housing. It is about building a stronger Parkdale that lives its values: a neighbourhood that doesn’t turn its back on people in crisis but instead helps them rebuild their lives.    Join us in supporting the proposed supportive housing development at 1499 and 1501 Queen St. West. Sign this petition and stand up for a more compassionate and equitable Toronto.  

The Basic Personal Amount in the Canadian tax code needs to be adjusted for inflation. Too many Canadians are living on the brink of survival, and this one simple step would make a huge difference to the poorest working Canadians. If anyone working a full-time minimum wage job could make their first $40,000 tax free, we would all be better off.  Studies all over the world show that putting cash directly in the hands of the poorest folks directly benefits the economy as a whole. This is because folks that don’t have much money tend to spend most of what they have, spurring the economy from the bottom up. 

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is supposed to protect our future. But instead, the people managing our national retirement fund are gambling billions on oil, gas, coal and pipelines – putting the financial futures of 22 million Canadians at risk. Now, four young Canadians are taking the managers of the CPP fund to court. This landmark case argues that CPP investment managers are failing to manage the financial risks of climate change while investing billions in fossil fuels – and in doing so, violating CPP’s legal duty to act in the best interests of contributors and future retirees. This isn’t just reckless. It may be unlawful. And it's putting our pensions and our planet in danger. Tell the CPP fund managers: stop fuelling the climate crisis with our pensions. Recommit to net-zero, phase out fossil fuels, and protect our financial future. Learn more about the legal case here.