Fixing Canada’s housing crisis will require bold socialist politics
Canada’s housing market is in crisis. For most politicians and the mainstream media, it’s about skyrocketing house prices and the challenges facing first-time home buyers.
But the real housing crisis is found elsewhere: in a lack of affordability and security in rental markets.
For the last decade, rents have surpassed wages by wide margins, especially in large cities. The result is that at least a quarter of all renters now spend an unsustainable amount of their wages on housing costs alone—especially single mothers, new immigrants, and Indigenous and racialized households.
Canada’s COVID-19 response could be key factor for many voters, poll suggests
The federal government’s handling of COVID-19 will be the determining factor in how four out of 10 Canadians vote in Monday’s federal election, a recent Léger poll suggests.
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That proportion has declined slightly since the start of the election campaign, when half of voters said it would be the determining factor, said Jack Jedwab, president and CEO of the Association for Canadian Studies, which commissioned the survey.
Farmer: Market turfed me for selling inexpensive corn
A Huron County farmer is calling foul after he said he was booted from a Stratford farmers’ market when he refused to raise the price of his corn.
As Far As Dems Are Concerned, There Are No Illegal Or Treasonous Acts Unless Attached To Republicans
Last week’s huge story: Gen. Mark Miley’s calls to China were assurance that the US had no plans to attack, according to the forthcoming Bob Woodward book.
I did not know that it was within the Chairman of the Joints Chief’s scope, duties, and responsibilities to call our adversary and tell them they would let them know ahead of time if the United States was getting ready to act on them. Very Interesting.
Parents Rise Up, Force Out School Official Who Promoted Critical Race Theory
The school superintendent abruptly quit on Wednesday following pressure from angry parents over many of his proposals for the school.
Dr. Martin Cox, superintendent at Clarkstown Central School resigned, citing “personal reasons,” News 12 in the Bronx reported.
The outlet notes that the school board “very quickly voted 5 to 1 Tuesday night in support of his resignation without ever explaining to the community why he is leaving.”
US Sen. Scott: Massive Spending Plan By Biden And Democrats Is Built On A ‘Complete Lie’
In a statement this week, Scott said it was a “complete lie” for Democrats to argue that their tax plan will sock only those making more than $400,000. Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, or JCT, tends to agree with the freshman senator.
