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We advance the systemic interests and rights of low-income and equity-seeking communities and meaningfully support Indigenous Peoples and communities, with a focus on improving income security programs and ending low-wage precarious employment.
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There is a lot going on during this Federal Election! With the ongoing threat of – and real consequences arising from – US tariffs, it would be easy to lose sight of ongoing issues like…
After years of advocacy from workers’ groups, the federal government created the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA). The Board of Appeal will take over responsibility from the Social Security Tribunal – General Division…
When is Election Day for the Federal Election? The federal election is coming up on Monday, April 28, 2025! I moved recently / I’m a new voter / I’m not sure if I’m registered. How…
Employment Insurance (EI) has always been an important program for workers in Canada who lose their jobs. It’s even more important now in the face of US tariffs. The tariffs are expected to cause wide-ranging…
MEDIA RELEASE: Migrant Rights Network is calling on the government to stop the caps and exclusions and ensure permanent resident status for all. Toronto & Vancouver, March 31, 2025 – Migrant care workers across Canada…
Every federal budget cycle includes a period for public submissions well in advance of budget deliberations. Last August, we posted our initial federal pre-budget submission linked here. In the months ensuing, we modified our submission…
Updates
There is a lot going on during this Federal Election! With the ongoing threat of – and real consequences arising from – US tariffs, it would be easy to lose sight of ongoing issues like…
After years of advocacy from workers’ groups, the federal government created the Employment Insurance Board of Appeal (EI BOA). The Board of Appeal will take over responsibility from the Social Security Tribunal – General Division…
When is Election Day for the Federal Election? The federal election is coming up on Monday, April 28, 2025! I moved recently / I’m a new voter / I’m not sure if I’m registered. How…
Employment Insurance (EI) has always been an important program for workers in Canada who lose their jobs. It’s even more important now in the face of US tariffs. The tariffs are expected to cause wide-ranging…
MEDIA RELEASE: Migrant Rights Network is calling on the government to stop the caps and exclusions and ensure permanent resident status for all. Toronto & Vancouver, March 31, 2025 – Migrant care workers across Canada…
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