Massive anti-austerity demonstrations in Quebec

UnusualSources — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:31:41 +0000

Quebec's "common front" protects legacy of social programs benefiting ordinary people

Not a word in local media, but 150,000 people recently marched in Quebec. Robin Philpot explores the activities of the revitalized "common front" that has emerged from the Quebec Student Strikes, protecting the legacy of social programs benefiting ordinary people.

Quebec fights for a better society

UnusualSources — Mon, 18 May 2015 00:09:30 +0000

Very large demonstrations continue in Quebec to protect the social gains made after WWII. Robin Philpot describes the 'social strike' held on the first of May, and the increasing repression of citizen protests by the government.