Solidarity Halifax, an organization of committed anti-capitalist activists in Nova Scotia, calls for the cancellation of the National Geographic Channel’s “reality TV show” Border Security. This show is one-sided and designed to increase anti-immigrant sentiment among viewers. Border Security is partly funded publicly by Canadians, as dictated by Prime Minister Harper and Minister Toews. It is abusive and exploitative of … [Read More]
Following the courageous journey undertaken by Peace and Friendship walkers from Listuguj to Ottawa, Solidarity Halifax would like to re-iterate its commitment of solidarity toward acts of resistance and protest of the colonial and oppressive relationship between the Canadian state and the Indigenous peoples of this land. Since the emergence of the Idle No More … [Read More]
As we proudly celebrated the victories of workers all over the world this past May Day, we also must share in the grief over the horrific deaths of the garment workers in Bangladesh. Their deaths are murder. The accurate comparison will be made by many to the 1911 death of 146 garment workers in New … [Read More]
An unfair labour practise complaint alleges that JustUs! has dismissed two employees for initiating discussions about forming a union. Both non-members of the co-operative sought out assistance from the Service Employees International Union before being abruptly terminated. Since before Confederation, Canadian workers have fought to establish the right to join the union of their choice and … [Read More]
For Immediate Release February 13, 2013 Halifax, NS – Halifax Regional Council should never have allowed the Oval to be named for Emera/Nova Scotia Power, one of the biggest corporate bullies in the province, says Solidarity Halifax, an anti-capitalist organization in the city. To challenge Council’s decision, Solidarity Halifax will be holding a contest to … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax condemns the Canadian state’s continued legacy of colonialism, arrogance and paternalism toward the Indigenous peoples of Canada as exemplified through the Harper government’s proposed or recently adopted bills C-45, C-27, C-428, S-2, S-6, S-8, S-207 and S-212 without consultation with First Nations and Aboriginal Peoples. We further condemn the Harper government’s refusal to … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax condemns the massively disproportionate Israeli punishment of the people of Gaza. This Palestinian territory, with 1.5 million people, many of whose families have been doubly displaced from their homes in what is now Israel, is fifteen times smaller than Halifax Regional Municipality. Gaza, justifiably called “the largest open air prison in the world,” … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Larry Haiven made this speech at last Saturday’s rally in solidarity with the people of Gaza: My name is Larry Haiven. I’m a member of Independent Jewish Voices – Canada, a national organization with a chapter in Nova Scotia. We are group of Jews in Canada from diverse backgrounds, occupations and affiliations … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax expresses its solidarity with the current people’s movement in Quebec. We are in full support of the student organizations’ calls for universal, fully accessible post-secondary education; inspired by the dedication, creativity, democracy and solidarity shown by the students prior to, and over the 105-day strike; and appalled at the violent state repression inflicted … [Read More]
For Immediate Release May 23, 2012 Solidarity Halifax calls for Actions to Oppose Rate Hikes on June 7th Halifax, NS – Solidarity Halifax’s Power to the People! Campaign is calling for actions against Emera/Nova Scotia Power’s proposed 6% rate hike and in support of democratic, public ownership of Nova Scotia Power. The actions will coincide … [Read More]