Canada

The PQ’s return to power raises the prospect of a right-wing alliance, renewed austerity, and difficult choices for the left, write Andrea Levy and André Frappier.

Richard Fidler introduces two articles by Parti de la rue members critically analyzing the challenges ahead for Quebec working people and Québec solidaire after the October 5 election result.

Marcel Nelson and Nathan Rao on the possibilities and potential pitfalls of Avi Lewis’s campaign for the New Democratic Party leadership.

Sam Gindin — Canadian autoworkers have faced many crises over the years, but the present threat is distinct.

Socialist Project — The growing threat of the right must be addressed. But this must not come at the expense of dissolving socialist politics into coalitions whose strategies have been responsible for the growth of hard-right forces in the first place.

The Socialist Project joins a growing chorus of organizations and individuals supporting the South African case and calling on the Canadian government to do the same.

Antoine Larrache & Terry Conway — Israel’s offensive against Gaza has sparked a worldwide revolt unlike any other issue.

Richard Fidler — Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine, the prompt mobilization of resistance by Ukrainians, and the quick shift toward public support for NATO in much of Europe, confronted the international Left and progressive forces with some major challenges. The Left in Canada was no exception.

Richard Fidler — How Ontario tenants fought for legal security of tenure, and won.