Even the RCMP are Worried About Rising Unaffordable Housing and Wealth Extremes

In a document on the potential threats to Canada’s security, the RCMP identifies “popular resentment” caused by “declining standards of living for the younger generation” as a trend that could cause disruptive change that might require an RCMP response. Two key sources of that resentment are the fact that many Canadians under 35 are unlikely … Read more

Free Tour of Indigenous Exhibit

Unique Opportunity for a  Full Day of Presentations and Discussion about local Indigenous Land Agreements On Thursday, March 21st, a free event, beginning with a tour of the Indigenous exhibit at the McMaster Museum of Art, followed by speakers from local colleges and universities at L.R. Wilson and Gilmour Hall (Council Chambers),  Check out the … Read more

Queer Joy Potluck this week!

Third Sunday of every month following the service– next one March 17, 2024 Open to all in the Queer community. A small selection of main dishes will be provided, please feel free to bring a salad or side dish, fruit etc. to round out the table.  You are welcome here; we look forward to sharing … Read more

What Trans Kids Need

Recent polling shows that a large majority of Canadians support trans rights, but a majority also oppose some evidence-based health care for trans kids. That gap tells us that there is a broad need for education on gender, trans people, and what it means to show love and care to trans kids. Learn more in … Read more

No More Hate: Transgender Rights and Futures

Join a Virtual event Wednesday Mar 20, 2024 from 10am -1130am. Hosted by Debbie Douglas of  OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) Pushing back against anti-trans discourse in Canada. A panel discussion at the intersections of race, faith, refugee and migration.  Simultaneous interpretation in French, English, ASL.  If you have questions, contact policyevents@ocasi.org   … Read more