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Is Québec Solidaire the MOST Progressive Party in Canada?

cutv_admin | October 11, 2022

Québec Solidaire has been described as the most left leaning party in the country – challenging neo-liberalism through redistribution of wealth, promising the promotion of Indigenous rights, climate action and more. But could their approach to Law 96 and sovereignty hinder reconciliation in the province? Local 514 invites Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Chief Kakwirakeron Ross …

Mamadou Konaté and supporters fight upcoming deportation date

cutv_admin | September 30, 2022

Mamadou Konaté gathered with friends and supporters last week to call for a halt to his upcoming CBSA deportation date to Côte d’Ivoire on September 30. The Montreal resident has been trying to claim asylum in Canada for almost 7 years, while working in healthcare amongst peak COVID-19 pandemic risks and fighting against a national and provincial …

Quebec Elections Highlight Austerity Crisis

cutv_admin | September 20, 2022

The CAQ is in the lead by a long shot. But how well did the party do at leading the province for the last four years – especially during a global pandemic? Local 514 looks into Quebec’s crumbling healthcare system, austerity measures enforced since the 1980’s, and imposing French language laws on Indigenous communities. This …

Inflation: Rising Grocery Prices, Food Insecurity and Corporate Profiteering

cutv_admin | September 7, 2022

Inflation has reached almost 10%, price increases among many goods – notably gas and food. Both of these commodities are to blame for Canada’s cost of living increasing at the fastest rate in decades. Montrealers are facing the effects, as more are turning towards food banks, but little surplus in stores leave food banks with …

Montreal’s Carbon Targets Fall Short

cutv_admin | August 23, 2022

Montreal is going carbon neutral by 2050. But some climate change studies suggest the global temperature will reach 1.5ºC by 2040 or even as soon as 2030 – making these efforts too late. Once the planet meets 1.5ºC, the world will go into a zone of dangerous climate change. Global warming is predicted to reach …

Agriculture Urbaine – L’Organe

cutv_admin | August 22, 2022

L’Organe, la nouvelle web-série francophone de CUTV, met à l’honneur deux étudiantes de Concordia, Gabriella Déry et Andrée Tremblay, qui nous parlent de leur passion pour l’agriculture urbaine. Insécurité alimentaire, liens sociaux et interculturels… il y a de nombreuses raisons pour se retrousser les manches et se lancer dans le jardinage.

Amazon Montreal Workers Face Union Busting

cutv_admin | August 9, 2022

Amazon workers at the Lachine warehouse in Montreal are trying to unionize, but are experiencing union-busting methods from Amazon. This is taking the form of advertising, text messages sent out to workers and threats. Amazon workers at this facility are experiencing below industry wages, scrutiny from upper management and dangerous work conditions. Amazon worker Manuel …

Transit Hikes Hit Montreal’s Workers

cutv_admin | July 19, 2022

Transit prices are on the rise again. Off-island riders in Laval and the South Shore looking to commute on the island, will now be paying $5.25 instead of $3.50, as of July 1. Opus cards also faced hikes – rising from $90.50 a month to $94. Mayor Valerie Plante promised reduced fares for the working …

The Body is Not an Apology

cutv_admin | July 14, 2022

On May 27th, @csumtl and @collective4891 hosted a soundwalk to reflect on the treatment of students of colour in academia. This event focused on @Concordiauniversity’s lack of action regarding anti-Asian hate crimes and a lack of support available for Asian students on campus.  Video by Shin Ling Low and Margaret Ta

1 million Quebecers without a family doctor

cutv_admin | May 24, 2022

Some Quebecers go to the emergency room, as a result of not being able to access their family doctor in a timely manner, while around 1 million Quebecers are without a family doctor. Some have been waiting four years to be placed with a family doctor… but could this change? Quebec has announced it has …

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