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cross-posted from: https://libretechni.ca/post/1833200

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The Waffle helped shape the discussion around left-wing politics in the 1960s and 1970s, what does the legacy of that movement have to say about the current state of NDP politics and the party’s new leader?

From https://www.tomrakocevicmpp.ca/taxfreefood

I've tabled a bill that if passed would make food more affordable in two easy ways:

1. Remove the HST from all food including prepared foods and beverages at the checkout

2. Ban large grocery stores from using secret agreements in leases that block competitors from opening up nearby and selling items for less

My bill would help ensure people have access to food at fair, stable and transparent prices.

If you agree, please sign and share the petition below!

https://www.tomrakocevicmpp.ca/taxfreefood

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The other day I had an idea that could reduce a lot of waste and save people money.

Retailers/Manufacturers of consumable products like hand soaps/household cleaners should be required to sell/produce larger size refills for smaller size bottles.

I would like to compile a list of smaller ideas like this to send to Avi and my local NDP candidate.

Anyone got ideas?

The List so far:

• Retailers/Manufacturers of consumable products like hand soaps/household cleaners should be required to sell/produce larger size refills for smaller size bottles. (Canaconda)

• standardizing the size, shape, volume of these prepackaged goods (GodofLies)

• reusable container system at a higher governmental level (GodofLies)

• Add Repurposing program to municipal recycling and expand where successful

• Incorporate retirees into child support / education on a volunteer basis.

Public funds must guarantee affordable homes for people, not shield private developers from market risks. Thousands of investor condos sit empty while working families, renters, and seniors are left struggling. We need to put long-term affordability ahead of developer bailouts.

Here’s just one of the unprecedented measures the Liberals pushed through at the end of this session:

Cabinet ministers will now be allowed to authorize the use of banned pesticides in the name of “national economic security.”

Even if they’ve been deemed unsafe for human health.

Debate was shut down, and scientists, public health and environmental experts were not allowed to testify before the bill was passed.

Another gift to powerful corporations at the expense of Canadians.

Legislation by lobbyists.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-30-changes-pesticide-use-pest-control-products-act-9.7240832