The shifting sands of family practice medicine
Is the shortage of family doctors just a blip, or the beginning of a long-term trend?
Marilyn's Latest Articles
Why History Matters in Understanding the Devastation of Gaza
International media have largely chosen to avoid giving any historical perspective on the plight of Palestinians. What don't they want you to know?
Inequality, neoliberalism, and the unmaking of the middle class
Nowadays middle class values largely conform to the neoliberal ideology that has dominated economic discourse for the past 35 years. In light of our current “fiscal” problems, however, maybe it’s time to evaluate whether this has been in our best interests.
Why you need to know about the TPP
Prominent thinkers are speaking out against it and pro-democracy groups are calling for proper public consultations. But is our government listening?
New NAFTA lawsuits reveal disturbing, dangerous trend
If corporate interests keep suing Canada and other countries under trade agreements like NAFTA, state sovereignty might soon be a thing of the past.
The missing election issue: Free Trade’s assault on jobs
Looking at the election platforms of our three major parties, it becomes clear there are issues that the politicians don’t want to talk about. Unfortunately, they are precisely the issues that most affect the livelihoods of Canadians.
Reclaiming democracy
With an election this fall, 2015 is a big year for Canadian politics and democracy. But how much can really change, even if we do manage to vote Harper out of office?
CETA: What government doesn’t want you to know about ISDS lawsuits
Opposition to CETA is increasingly focusing on the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) section. What’s at stake for citizens?
CETA: Time to admit it’s an oversold, underhanded deal
The squabble between the federal and provincial governments over the $280 million MPR package is an opportunity to revisit what we’ve been asked to give up under CETA, and just what we’re getting in return.
CETA, temporary workers, and the attack on middle class jobs
Leaked excerpts of the Canada-EU trade deal reveal serious implications for Canadian workers