Evictions for renovations are often unnecessary or simply cosmetic so the owner can jack up the rent. That’s why we are protesting outside city hall so Ottawa city councillors CAN'T IGNORE the fact that we need REAL protections. Join the BIG protest to demand city council stops corporate landlords from destroying affordable housing and protect […]

Please join us for the launch of "Defending Civil Liberties in an Age of National Security and Counter-terrorism," a new publication from the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG) featuring 27 pieces from leading experts, activists and ICLMG members reflecting on the past twenty years and the challenges that lie ahead. Wednesday, September 11, 20247:00PM […]

Right-wing politicians are scapegoating immigrants for the housing and affordability crisis, diverting attention from corporate greed and government policy failures. All workers, including migrants and immigrants, are suffering from decades of cuts to healthcare, housing, education, and social services. The elite want us divided—citizen against newcomer—so we don't unite against billionaires, landlords, and climate criminals […]

This virtual panel will bring together a diverse range of speakers active in communities impacted by environmental racism to generate conversation about the ways in which the labour movement can support resistance efforts. Host: Larry Rousseau, Executive Vice President, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Panelists: Vanessa Gray, Anishinaabe, Land Defender from Aamjiwnaang First Nation Dr. Ingrid […]

Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an annual rally and protest against sexual and gender-based violence. The community comes together to celebrate, support and empower survivors, while creating safer communities and healthier relationships through awareness, activism and advocacy. #TBTN2024 Ottawa will start with a rally in Minto Park (102 Lewis St) on 6pm. The march […]

Come join us for a powerful evening at the Jules Morin Fieldhouse at 400 Clarence St as we watch a thought-provoking movie and engage in meaningful dialogue. Come watch “Circle Up: Mothers Seek True Justice for their Murdered Sons” outside the criminal legal system due to failures within our current system. We will have a […]

ABOUT THE 2024 CLIMATE MARCH - Exposing the Climate Culprits For too long, the oil and gas industry has blamed ordinary Canadians for the causes and effects of climate change. We’ve been told to recycle, carpool, and reduce our carbon footprint – all while they lie and rake in record profits. Individual action certainly has […]

A new photo exhibit co-curated by Inter Pares and three international social justice organizations documents sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) activism in Bangladesh, El Salvador and the Philippines. daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws showcases intergenerational efforts to advance sexual health and rights in contexts that are hostile towards bodily autonomy for […]