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Flanagan: Organized labour is now a Super PAC

In 2000, Jean Chrétien’s Liberals brought in legislation to restrict paid advertising in federal election campaigns by “third parties,” i.e., groups other than registered political parties. I opposed the bill out of concern for freedom of speech, but I was … Continue reading

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Kennedy: Turning back the clock on labour

Many people are cheering the new look of Canada’s labour landscape. Some of them, people who have always despised unions and their potential, are vocal in their enthusiasm. Others are more subtle. These would be the people who support unions, … Continue reading

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