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Debates about morality have become more common as the crisis of capitalism deepens. From the scandals of billionaires, to the atrocities committed by various armies, to the idea of "ethical consumption," ordinary people are beginning to question the morality of the system we live under.

This week we're bringing you a presentation by Joel Bergman on the Marxist approach to morality, in response to the question "Is Communism Moral?"

This presentation was recorded at the Toronto School of Communism, a public event featuring presentations on Marxist philosophy.

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The Carney Liberals presented their much expected first budget on Tuesday.As expected, this budget contains a massive ramp up in military spending combined with a huge attack on federal government employees and gifts to corporate Canada.In many ways, this is Carney's version of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."Joel and Marco analyze the budget from a Marxist point of view.For more on this, check out "Carney's Reactionary Budget Not Enough for the Ruling Class" on marxist.ca!Link: https://www.marxist.ca/article/carneys-reactionary-budget-not-enough-for-the-ruling-class

Marxism is not just about economics, nor is it the study of obscure tomes. It's a powerful philosophical tool that helps revolutionaries understand the world, in order to change it.

This week we're bringing you a presentation on the development of Marx's philosophy - where it came from, how it advanced scientific thinking, and how we can use it today.

This presentation, given by Jeremy from the Revolutionary Communist Party, was recorded at the Toronto School of Communism this past weekend.

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Support for immigration has plummeted in Canada. But what is the reason for this?

This week, Joel Bergman and Marco LaGrotta discuss what is behind the sentiment opposing immigration and how communists should respond to this debate.

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It seems like the world has gone mad.

But beneath the superficial surface of things, there are deep processes going on which help explain the tumultuous events occurring on the world stage.

This past weekend in Vancouver, Joel Bergman, of the Executive Committee of the Revolutionary Communist Party explained the reasons for the rise and decline of the so-called liberal world order and the perspectives this opens up for Communists today.

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Mass demonstrations have exploded across Europe to block everything for Gaza. A general strike has been declared in Italy and students have begun a strike in Spain. War materials en route to Israel have already been stopped at multiple ports. This is the way forward: mass mobilization, strikes, blockades, and a coordinated workers’ boycott. We need to bring that same spirit here: fight like the Italians, and block everything. Joel and Marco discuss the lessons from the events in Europe and how we can bring these fighting class struggle methods to Canada. Recorded October 2, 2025

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How is it that we can work our lives away, but barely achieve more than scraping by? How is it that there are trillions of dollars to fund war and genocide, but no money for livable wages and good education? How is it that billions on earth can struggle with hunger, whilst the rich and powerful take leisure trips to space?All these questions lead us to the same point—this system of billionaires and bankers must be overthrown, and the only way of this horror is through revolution.Do you want to fight for Communism? Join us! https://www.marxist.ca/join

The hatred felt towards billionaires is at a fever pitch around the globe.

The idea that “billionaires should not exist” has increased in popularity, especially amongst the youth. But how to get rid of the billionaires?

In recent months, figures like Luigi Mangione and Zohran Mamdani have garnered immense support for those hoping to rid the world of the ultra-rich. But do their respective methods offer a real solution? And where do Marxists stand in relation to them?

In this talk recorded on September 16, Marco La Grotta from the RCP executive answers these questions.

War is spreading like a plague across the globe. From the brutal war in Ukraine to the genocide in Gaza, from the conflicts in Sudan to the rising tensions in the South China sea, the world seems to be barreling towards violence and destruction. Meanwhile, arms manufacturers laugh all the way to the bank as the western imperialists increase military spending to its highest point since WWII.It seems like the world has gone mad. But why is this happening? And does it really have to be this way? Is the rise in militarism and violence something that just has to be accepted, or can it be fought? And if so, how?This is the topic of comrade Jeremy's talk, recorded September 5, 2025.Want to join the fight against capitalism? Join us! https://www.marxist.ca/join

The assassination of Charlie Kirk is another example of rising terrorist tendencies in the United States.

Some on the Left are celebrating Kirk’s demise, but what is the position of communists?

While we share the disgust felt towards this right-wing demagogue, we disagree with the idea that we can defeat the ruling class and their representatives through individual terrorist acts.

The following talk was given in February 2025 by Julien Arseneau of the RCP executive, laying out the communist position on individual terrorism. It was in the midst of the alleged murder of United Healthcare's CEO by Luigi Mangione, and the widespread public sympathy for Luigi.

The explanation we gave at the time remains entirely relevant to the current events in the U.S.