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Proposed changes to Childcare Care Act continue to counter Canadians’ calls for universal childcare

On December 6, 2018, the Conservative government of Ontario proposed new legislation called “Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018”. This legislation would be part of the Ontario Open for Business Action Plan which the Ontario Conservative government claims would give businesses more flexibility to create jobs in Ontario. One of the 30 actions under this Act… Read More Proposed changes to Childcare Care Act continue to counter Canadians’ calls for universal childcare

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In Memory of Qara Clemente, Comrade and Friend

We have known Qara since 2006 when she joined the community-based research project of the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) – a multi-year project that focused on processes and challenges of settlement and integration of Filipinos in Canada.  It was through this project and as member of the Philippine Women Centre of… Read More In Memory of Qara Clemente, Comrade and Friend

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Forced separation and detention of children of refugee and migrant families is an unforgivable terrorist crime against humanity

Congress of Progressive Filipinos Canadians (CPFC) National Statement June 22, 2018   Toronto, ON – We, the Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians, strongly condemn the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy that has grossly violated the fundamental human rights of thousands of migrant and refugee families. This racist, inhumane and violent policy has been aimed at banning… Read More Forced separation and detention of children of refugee and migrant families is an unforgivable terrorist crime against humanity

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Enough with the Privatization and Commercialization of Education!

The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada – Ontario (UKPC/FCYA – ON) stand in solidarity with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903 (CUPE 3903) who are currently on strike to demand improved working conditions, quality of education and equity at York University. CUPE 3903, representing contract faculty, teaching assistants, graduate… Read More Enough with the Privatization and Commercialization of Education!

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National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada stand in solidarity with continued resistance against women’s oppression and all forms of oppression

International Working Women’s Day Statement from the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC)­ March 8, 2018 On this year’s International Women’s Day, the National Alliance of Philippine Women­ in Canada (NAPWC) sends its warmest and militant greetings to all working class women around the world. Today we commemorate the legacy and contribution of… Read More National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada stand in solidarity with continued resistance against women’s oppression and all forms of oppression

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Call to scrap Canada’s Caregiver Program more necessary than ever as regressive rebranding leave thousands without permanent resident status

Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) February 19, 2018 Toronto, ON – Recent statistics brought to light in a February 3, 2018 Toronto Star article regarding the impacts of the Caregiver Program reforms made in 2014 have angered  thousands as a mere 555 of 2,730 permanent residency (PR) applicants have received permanent status in the… Read More Call to scrap Canada’s Caregiver Program more necessary than ever as regressive rebranding leave thousands without permanent resident status

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Future of youth and education: A Statement on the May 18 Toronto Catholic District School Board meeting

Future of youth and education: A Statement on the May 18 Toronto Catholic District School Board meeting May 30, 2017 On May 18th, the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance – Ontario (FCYA-ON) presented at the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) public board meeting to expose the systemic racism underlying the continued neglect faced by St.… Read More Future of youth and education: A Statement on the May 18 Toronto Catholic District School Board meeting

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May Day 2017: Women advance the working class struggle

National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) National Statement May 1, 2017 Alongside thousands of working women across the world, we celebrate International Workers’ Day by continuing to advance working class women’s struggles for freedom and liberation. We do so at this critical moment and beyond, as women continue to absorb the shocks of… Read More May Day 2017: Women advance the working class struggle

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Progressive Filipino Canadians against fascism: Continuing the culture of resistance towards revolutionary social transformation

Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) National Statement February 9, 2017—We are in a crucial moment in history, and to understand how we can advance our organizing efforts as progressive Filipino Canadians, there is a need for a proper analysis of current social, economic and political developments around the world. Much is happening in the global… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadians against fascism: Continuing the culture of resistance towards revolutionary social transformation

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