Category Provinces And Territories

News and hard-hitting, insightful, thoughtful, provocative and progressive analysis of the actions and decisions of the provinces and territories of Canada.

Montreal’s first female mayor represents new chapter in city’s rich history

Valérie Plante, recently elected the first woman mayor of Montreal, represents a fairly radical but highly creative force in Quebec politics, argues Harold R. Chorney, a Professor of Political Economy at Concordia University.

The Canadian Progressive
November 9, 2017

David Suzuki: Signs of change are sweeping the nation

The NDP's historic triumph in Alberta shows that ordinary people can overcome corporate power and effect democratic change, argues environmentalist David Suzuki.

The Canadian Progressive
May 15, 2015

Prospect of NDP government in Alberta terrifies Harper Conservatives

The prospect of a Rachel Notley-led New Democrat government in Alberta terrifies Premier Jim Prentice, the Harper Conservatives and their Big Oil backers.

Obert Madondo
May 5, 2015

First Nation group and allies resist re-opening of Mount Polley mine

Secwepemc Woman's Warrior Society leads a strong movement against the re-opening of Imperial Metals' Mount Polley mines following catastrophic 2014 spill.

The Canadian Progressive
May 1, 2015

Shit Harper Did gives Conservatives taste of toxic debris from Vancouver oil spill [VIDEO]

Shit Harper Did warriors ambushed Industry Minister James Moore's little party and rebuked the Conservatives' "pathetic response" to the recent Vancouver oil spill.

Obert Madondo
April 24, 2015

What the Vancouver transit plebiscite means for millennials

The Vancouver transit plebiscite offers the opportunity to build the ideal city for millennials, argues freelance writer and photographer, Rhi Myfanwy Kirkland.

Guest Blog
April 16, 2015

Quebec’s Second Largest Union To Campaign Against Harper During 2015 Federal Election

The Confederation of National Trade Unions, Quebec's second-largest labour federation, will campaign against the Harper during the 2015 federal election.

Obert Madondo
April 10, 2015

Energy East pipeline: Maude Barlow raises alarm in Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Beginning April 11, communities along TransCanada's proposed Energy East route in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will hear why the pipeline is all risk and little reward for them.

The Canadian Progressive
April 9, 2015