toronto

5 Minutes

Canada

Toronto “War Bank” bid will only lead to further austerity and immiseration

PV January 8, 2026

PV Toronto Bureau Political and business leaders recently announced a joint bid for Toronto to host the global headquarters of the newly announced “Defense, Security and Resilience Bank.” But critics […]...

3 Minutes

Canada

Toronto mayor shows shameful opportunism by welcoming Gaza refugees while stifling pro-Palestine demonstrations

PV July 30, 2025

By Alex Sweet On July 25, Toronto mayor Olivia Chow welcomed via a video call a family of refugees from Gaza to Pearson international airport. The contradictions here couldn’t be […]...

3 Minutes

Canada

Toronto’s new renovation bylaw a good step toward preventing renovictions, although delayed implementation arouses concern s

PV November 21, 2024

By Ron Anicich In a significant victory for tenant advocates, Toronto City Council has approved a comprehensive renovation license bylaw, marking a crucial step forward in protecting residents from displacement. […]...

4 Minutes

Canada Climate and environment

Bike lane fiasco calls into question Ford’s priorities for transportation and local democracy

PV November 6, 2024

By Alex Scherger A bold but frankly unsurprising statement opposing bike lanes, made by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to the Empire Club of Canada, left many advocates of biking, transit […]...