The trade union movement faces a crisis. From mass layoffs to austerity measures and attacks in the right to strike the class struggle is back.
This week, Joel is joined by Donovan Ritch to discuss the crisis facing the labour movement and what needs to be done about it.
Related Article - Labour movement at a crossroads
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2025 has been a year of revolutions and mass movements.

From the "Gen Z revolutions" to the Italian general strikes for Gaza, to the "Block Everything" movement in France - the working class has shown it's capable of shaking society to the core. But in all these movements, despite tremendous bravery, nothing has fundamentally changed. The same oppressive conditions that fuelled the revolutions continue to persist, as capitalism remains intact.

History shows that the spontaneous uprising of the oppressed is not enough to change society for good. What's needed is a revolutionary organization, to crystallize the experiences of the past into a program and tactics, and lead the workers to victory.

This presentation was recorded at a public event organized by the University of Toronto chapter of the Revolutionary Communist Party.

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This week, Joel and Marco discuss the New Democratic Party leadership race and the disastrous first debate.

We discuss why the party is in such dire straits to begin with and why this is representative of broader problems on the left. We explain how the crisis of capitalism is forcing some of the candidates to criticize capitalism, talk about the working class and the need for a general strike. We also go into how the party is using anti-democratic methods to exclude Yves Engler.

Related Article - What the piss-poor NDP leadership debate was missing

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Trump is ramping up US Imperialism's aggression towards Venezuela. He's gathered the largest military presence to the hemisphere in decades, using false pretenses to justify military intervention and extrajudicial killings.This week we're bringing you a presentation by Joel Bergman, who explains why this is happening, and how Marxists should respond.

Further reading:

Will Donald J Trump ever be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? – Alan Woods

Trump’s escalation in the Caribbean – US imperialism attempts to reassert control over its ‘backyard’⁠ - Jorge Martín 

Hands off Colombia and Venezuela! ⁠- Colombia Marxista

⁠US imperialism out of the Caribbean and Latin America! Hands off Venezuela!⁠ - Revolución Comunista

⁠Down with US imperialist aggression! Hands off Venezuela! ⁠- Revolutionary Communists of America

(PODCAST)US imperialism and Latin America: Trump threatens war on Venezuela - Against the Stream, a podcast from the Revolutionary Communist International
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There is a massive crisis in Quebec, at all levels. The CAQ has collapsed in the polls as they use their last year in power to carry out the bidding of the bosses. Quebec solidaire, the only leftwing party in Quebec, which should be benefiting from this situation, is mired in a deep crisis with MNA Vincent Marissal quitting and airing the party's dirty laundry in public. And the unions have declared war against the government and have even talked about organizing a general strike for May 1st. 
Joel is joined this week by Julien Arseneau to discuss all of this and more!

Education cuts and the true face of the CAQ

“We are in war” – How to win against anti-union laws?

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Understanding the German revolution of 1918-1919 is key to understanding the fate of the Soviet Union, the rise of the Nazis, and the collapse of the world revolution.This week we're bringing you a presentation on the German Revolution, explaining how it happened, and why it failed to spread the victories of the October Revolution.This presentation, given by Sebastian from the Revolutionary Communist Party, was recorded at a cadre school held in Montreal in October 2025.To hear more talks like this, sign up for our⁠ Montreal Marxist Winter School⁠! This year we'll have a total of 11 inspiring presentations on Marxist theory and history. With over 600 participants from across the country last year, this is the event for anyone serious about changing society. Get your tickets here

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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.

Read the article: https://www.marxist.ca/article/the-falling-support-for-immigration-and-the-marxist-approach

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