Théo
@amloiandy.bsky.social
I'm into political economy, social justice and Quebec among other things.
And sometimes I ramble about these things here: https://substack.com/@theoamloi
And sometimes I ramble about these things here: https://substack.com/@theoamloi
"The study is clear: decriminalization needs to work in tandem with other policies, which the government didn’t implement. Any plan must include targeted investments in housing, safer supply, and improved access to treatment."
B.C. cancelled its drug decriminalization pilot, saying it hadn’t “delivered the results” they wanted.
Its results: fewer drug users arrested and traumatized by cops.
@desmondcole.bsky.social explains that when governments cave to moral panic, we lose good policies. breachmedia.ca/decriminaliz...
Its results: fewer drug users arrested and traumatized by cops.
@desmondcole.bsky.social explains that when governments cave to moral panic, we lose good policies. breachmedia.ca/decriminaliz...
Decriminalization worked. B.C. killed it anyway ⋆ The Breach
The province’s drug decriminalization experiment lowered arrests and reduced harm—but it failed a different political test
breachmedia.ca
February 16, 2026 at 12:47 AM
"The study is clear: decriminalization needs to work in tandem with other policies, which the government didn’t implement. Any plan must include targeted investments in housing, safer supply, and improved access to treatment."
"C’est cette différence dans le tissu industriel qui explique les écarts de productivité entre le Québec et l’Ontario et non pas les travailleurs et les travailleuses en soi."
Article | Nous poursuivons aujourd'hui notre série d'articles sur le syndicalisme. Simon Tremblay-Pepin se demande si les syndicats nuisent à la productivité du Québec. Réponse courte: non.
Les syndicats nuisent-ils à la productivité ?
Nous avons vu dans un article précédent que le taux
iris-recherche.qc.ca
December 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"C’est cette différence dans le tissu industriel qui explique les écarts de productivité entre le Québec et l’Ontario et non pas les travailleurs et les travailleuses en soi."
"Les expert·es en opinion déplorent le manque de civilité de Magali Picard tout en passant sous silence la violence du projet de loi 3."
Excusez mon français, mais illes peuvent bien manger de la marde.
Le respect, ça va dans les deux sens. »
La chronique de @judithlefebvre.bsky.social 👇
Le respect, ça va dans les deux sens. »
La chronique de @judithlefebvre.bsky.social 👇
Boulet contre les syndicats : saper la démocratie et faire l’innocent – Pivot
Pendant que les médias s’insurgent des paroles de la présidente de la FTQ, le ministre du Travail démantèle ce qui reste des contre-pouvoirs de la société civile.
pivot.quebec
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Les expert·es en opinion déplorent le manque de civilité de Magali Picard tout en passant sous silence la violence du projet de loi 3."
Green: Municipalities have been downloaded with tax cuts. Material conditions in cities will worsen. Property taxes will be hiked to backstop deferred investments in local infrastructure and social services, and the astronomical costs of policing. It's a reaction to the failures of our governments.
New Sandy and Nora episode! This is a special one -- a live conversation between @sandela.bsky.social, @syrusmarcusware.bsky.social and @matthewgreen.bsky.social.
sandyandnora.com/episode-351-...
sandyandnora.com/episode-351-...
Episode 351 – Radical politics through community, care and struggle
In this live episode, Sandy is joined by Syrus Marcus Ware and Matthew Green to discuss the current state of the left, and all the possibilities that exist to save ourselves.
sandyandnora.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Green: Municipalities have been downloaded with tax cuts. Material conditions in cities will worsen. Property taxes will be hiked to backstop deferred investments in local infrastructure and social services, and the astronomical costs of policing. It's a reaction to the failures of our governments.
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«Des associations pour la défense des droits, des organismes communautaires, des syndicats appellent la population à faire front pour dénoncer les politiques de la CAQ, qui démantèlent l’édifice de nos services publics et de nos droits sociaux et politiques.»
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
L’hiver sera chaud, car la CAQ a déclaré la guerre à la société civile
Des droits que nous pensions acquis au Québec sont mis à mal par des décisions politiques.
www.ledevoir.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
«Des associations pour la défense des droits, des organismes communautaires, des syndicats appellent la population à faire front pour dénoncer les politiques de la CAQ, qui démantèlent l’édifice de nos services publics et de nos droits sociaux et politiques.»
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idee...
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Join us for a vital discussion with @alexhim.bsky.social about his book Breaking Free of Neoliberalism: Canada's Challenge, in conversation with @kevinskerrett.bsky.social.
Tues Dec 2, 7pm - 8pm. Doors open 6:30pm.
Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa
RSVP: octopusbooks.ca/himelfarb
Tues Dec 2, 7pm - 8pm. Doors open 6:30pm.
Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa
RSVP: octopusbooks.ca/himelfarb
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Join us for a vital discussion with @alexhim.bsky.social about his book Breaking Free of Neoliberalism: Canada's Challenge, in conversation with @kevinskerrett.bsky.social.
Tues Dec 2, 7pm - 8pm. Doors open 6:30pm.
Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa
RSVP: octopusbooks.ca/himelfarb
Tues Dec 2, 7pm - 8pm. Doors open 6:30pm.
Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa
RSVP: octopusbooks.ca/himelfarb
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Imagine thinking this is secularism. 🤦♀️
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
August 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Imagine thinking this is secularism. 🤦♀️
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
www.montrealgazette.com/news/provinc...
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As some of you know, I'm working on a project looking at anti-gender/anti-trans politics and its impacts on SOGI asylum/refugee policymaking in Canada and the UK.
I'm looking for interviewees to discuss their experiences as legal professionals, community supporters, and NGO workers.
Please share!
I'm looking for interviewees to discuss their experiences as legal professionals, community supporters, and NGO workers.
Please share!
August 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As some of you know, I'm working on a project looking at anti-gender/anti-trans politics and its impacts on SOGI asylum/refugee policymaking in Canada and the UK.
I'm looking for interviewees to discuss their experiences as legal professionals, community supporters, and NGO workers.
Please share!
I'm looking for interviewees to discuss their experiences as legal professionals, community supporters, and NGO workers.
Please share!
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"'We feel proud,' the spokesperson said. The feeling across the union is one of hope, and joy. She explained that across all of @cupescfp.bsky.social, their goal is to bring back power to unions, and to stand for their charter rights."
From @therovermedia.bsky.social: therover.ca/strike-ends-...
From @therovermedia.bsky.social: therover.ca/strike-ends-...
Strike 'Ends Unpaid Work' As Union Reaches Deal With Air Canada – The Rover
Low wages and unpaid labour led to flight attendants using food banks, sleeping in cars.
therover.ca
August 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"'We feel proud,' the spokesperson said. The feeling across the union is one of hope, and joy. She explained that across all of @cupescfp.bsky.social, their goal is to bring back power to unions, and to stand for their charter rights."
From @therovermedia.bsky.social: therover.ca/strike-ends-...
From @therovermedia.bsky.social: therover.ca/strike-ends-...
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"you taught the world about freedom and it's time for us to return the favor"
hot damn
hot damn
Mamdani turned up at BAYO at Barclay Center yesterday and said he was going to fight to get Haiti off the travel ban and he said Haiti correctly
June 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
"you taught the world about freedom and it's time for us to return the favor"
hot damn
hot damn
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The piece takes a more nuanced position than this post makes it seem, but I have to say, we’ve known the solution to better, more affordable telecom service for over a century: it’s through public ownership and delivery.
From flights to cell phone bills, Canadians get a raw deal. This is why — and how Mark Carney can fix it
A Friday #opinion from @justinling.ca
A Friday #opinion from @justinling.ca
Justin Ling: From flights to cell phone bills, Canadians get a raw deal. This is why — and how Mark Carney can fix it
Protectionism and a lack of competition are making life expensive for Canadians.
www.thestar.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The piece takes a more nuanced position than this post makes it seem, but I have to say, we’ve known the solution to better, more affordable telecom service for over a century: it’s through public ownership and delivery.
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little known fact: the Q in LGBTQ stands for Québec, where being gay was invented
happy pride tabarnac
happy pride tabarnac
June 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
little known fact: the Q in LGBTQ stands for Québec, where being gay was invented
happy pride tabarnac
happy pride tabarnac
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L’IRIS fête 25 ans de recherche engagée! Pour l’occasion, nous lançons une grande campagne de financement. Votre soutien est essentiel à la poursuite de notre mission!
Pour faire un don -> bit.ly/25ansIRIS
Pour faire un don -> bit.ly/25ansIRIS
May 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
L’IRIS fête 25 ans de recherche engagée! Pour l’occasion, nous lançons une grande campagne de financement. Votre soutien est essentiel à la poursuite de notre mission!
Pour faire un don -> bit.ly/25ansIRIS
Pour faire un don -> bit.ly/25ansIRIS
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Wild that no one seems to remember that women are over represented in public service and therefore are over represented in the cohort of people with the most to lose when the boss is a dickwad.
May 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Wild that no one seems to remember that women are over represented in public service and therefore are over represented in the cohort of people with the most to lose when the boss is a dickwad.
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It takes very little time to realize that "Trade Barrier" is a euphamism for "public service" or "democratic expression of a way of doing things."
If we just put Loblaw in charge, there'd be no barriers to moving food across Canada!
If we just put Loblaw in charge, there'd be no barriers to moving food across Canada!
I can't wait to see how long it takes Canadians to realize that there is very little gold in the hills of "Interprovincial Trade."
May 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It takes very little time to realize that "Trade Barrier" is a euphamism for "public service" or "democratic expression of a way of doing things."
If we just put Loblaw in charge, there'd be no barriers to moving food across Canada!
If we just put Loblaw in charge, there'd be no barriers to moving food across Canada!
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ANALYSE | 📈 Une grande partie de la population ne gagne pas assez pour atteindre le revenu viable. #polmtl #polqc #economie
Un article de Francis Hébert-Bernier, pour Pivot 👇
pivot.quebec/2025/04...
Un article de Francis Hébert-Bernier, pour Pivot 👇
pivot.quebec/2025/04...
Travailler à temps plein ne suffit pas à vivre dignement – Pivot
Une grande partie de la population ne gagne pas assez pour atteindre le revenu viable.
pivot.quebec
April 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
ANALYSE | 📈 Une grande partie de la population ne gagne pas assez pour atteindre le revenu viable. #polmtl #polqc #economie
Un article de Francis Hébert-Bernier, pour Pivot 👇
pivot.quebec/2025/04...
Un article de Francis Hébert-Bernier, pour Pivot 👇
pivot.quebec/2025/04...
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J'ai passé la journée d'hier à décortiquer le budget du Québec avec @fhbernier.bsky.social.
Pourquoi parle-t-on d'austérité alors qu'il y a un déficit? Quels (minimes) efforts le gouv. fait-il pour dégager des nouveaux fonds? Quels (maigres) fonds vont au logement et à l'environnement? 🧵
#polqc
Pourquoi parle-t-on d'austérité alors qu'il y a un déficit? Quels (minimes) efforts le gouv. fait-il pour dégager des nouveaux fonds? Quels (maigres) fonds vont au logement et à l'environnement? 🧵
#polqc
NOUVELLE |💰 Malgré un déficit, le budget du Québec est jugé austère par plusieurs observateurs.
L'article de Francis Hébert-Bernier et Claire Ross est disponible 👇
pivot.quebec/2025/03...
L'article de Francis Hébert-Bernier et Claire Ross est disponible 👇
pivot.quebec/2025/03...
Budget du Québec : généreux pour les entreprises, moins pour les services publics – Pivot
Malgré un déficit, le budget du Québec est jugé austère par plusieurs observateurs.
pivot.quebec
March 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
J'ai passé la journée d'hier à décortiquer le budget du Québec avec @fhbernier.bsky.social.
Pourquoi parle-t-on d'austérité alors qu'il y a un déficit? Quels (minimes) efforts le gouv. fait-il pour dégager des nouveaux fonds? Quels (maigres) fonds vont au logement et à l'environnement? 🧵
#polqc
Pourquoi parle-t-on d'austérité alors qu'il y a un déficit? Quels (minimes) efforts le gouv. fait-il pour dégager des nouveaux fonds? Quels (maigres) fonds vont au logement et à l'environnement? 🧵
#polqc
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Happening tomorrow at 12 pm ET! @policyalternatives.ca's Ask Us Anything webinar: What do Trump tariffs mean for Canada’s economy? What kind of supports will exist for people who lose their job—is EI up to the task? Our panel of experts will be there! Register here ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
An all Q&A webinar! Join in with your questions about the election, Trump, trade, tariffs, jobs…. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
CCPA non-partisan, independent policy experts will answer your questions about interprovincial trade barrier myths, jobs, getting social supports on the policy agenda and more!
us02web.zoom.us
March 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Happening tomorrow at 12 pm ET! @policyalternatives.ca's Ask Us Anything webinar: What do Trump tariffs mean for Canada’s economy? What kind of supports will exist for people who lose their job—is EI up to the task? Our panel of experts will be there! Register here ➡️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Roundup of pieces mostly about how to tackle the trade war from the left with progressive policies that centre workers and the environment.
Great long pieces from... the last three weeks
This covers the period from February 23 to March 15
open.substack.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Roundup of pieces mostly about how to tackle the trade war from the left with progressive policies that centre workers and the environment.
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NEW: free trade is dead, the current agreement with 🇺🇸 is worthless, and it’s time to imagine a very different future, economists tell @taylornoakes.bsky.social 👇
www.readthemaple.com/time-to-thin...
www.readthemaple.com/time-to-thin...
Time To Think Beyond ‘Worthless’ Free Trade Agreements: Economists
“Why should we feel constrained by a free trade agreement?”
www.readthemaple.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
NEW: free trade is dead, the current agreement with 🇺🇸 is worthless, and it’s time to imagine a very different future, economists tell @taylornoakes.bsky.social 👇
www.readthemaple.com/time-to-thin...
www.readthemaple.com/time-to-thin...
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Empêcher les travailleurs et travailleuses de faire la grève : voilà la nouvelle idée scandaleuse du gouvernement de la CAQ. Les solidaires s’opposeront à cette attaque contre les droits des travailleurs et travailleuses.
#PolQC
#PolQC
February 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Empêcher les travailleurs et travailleuses de faire la grève : voilà la nouvelle idée scandaleuse du gouvernement de la CAQ. Les solidaires s’opposeront à cette attaque contre les droits des travailleurs et travailleuses.
#PolQC
#PolQC
"But there are costs—and they will be borne by workers, the public, and the environment while any economic gains from deregulation will flow directly into the pockets of corporate giants, both Canadian and American."
We keep being told that scrapping "interprovincial trade barriers" is the answer to Trump's threats.
But the barriers are so few you can list them on a paper napkin, writes trade expert Stuart Trew.
This isn't about trade—it's about deregulation. breachmedia.ca/freakout-abo...
But the barriers are so few you can list them on a paper napkin, writes trade expert Stuart Trew.
This isn't about trade—it's about deregulation. breachmedia.ca/freakout-abo...
The freakout about Canada’s ‘internal trade barriers’ is a corporate scam ⋆ The Breach
Business lobbyists and right-wing think tanks are exploiting Trump’s threats to push their deregulation agenda
breachmedia.ca
February 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"But there are costs—and they will be borne by workers, the public, and the environment while any economic gains from deregulation will flow directly into the pockets of corporate giants, both Canadian and American."
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Silicon Valley attracted very intelligent and creative people.
But the VC’s selected for those expected to generate extreme wealth not those producing socially beneficial knowledge.
Classic Veblenian sabotage.
But the VC’s selected for those expected to generate extreme wealth not those producing socially beneficial knowledge.
Classic Veblenian sabotage.
this is frankly one of the things i’m saddest about about tech, and i blame the culture of lawlessness in silicon valley for forcing a potentially-useful technology through the putrid and criminal culture of cryptocurrency
there’s an alternate universe where AI products were introduced in a measured way, workers thoughtfully figured out how to integrate them into extant workflows, and reasonable leaders didn’t use them as rationale for laying people off (and legally couldn’t)
unfortunately that’s not the one we’re in
unfortunately that’s not the one we’re in
February 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Silicon Valley attracted very intelligent and creative people.
But the VC’s selected for those expected to generate extreme wealth not those producing socially beneficial knowledge.
Classic Veblenian sabotage.
But the VC’s selected for those expected to generate extreme wealth not those producing socially beneficial knowledge.
Classic Veblenian sabotage.
"For the left in Canada, nationalism is a kind of defeatism: an acceptance of class rule, and a lack of vision for building a struggle that challenges the dominance of capital and capitalists’ interests, which aren’t reducible to our own interests."
Here’s my response to the resurgence of Canadian nationalism — left & otherwise — in the context of the tariff war: a political dead end, we need instead a much more far reaching, & internationalist, response animated by struggles from below.
www.midnightsunmag.ca/we-need-work...
www.midnightsunmag.ca/we-need-work...
We Need Workers’ Solidarity, Not “National Unity,” in Response to Trump’s Tariffs
Todd Gordon on why Canadian nationalism is a dead end, and on the need for a strategy centred around mass struggle and workers’ solidarity across borders.
www.midnightsunmag.ca
February 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"For the left in Canada, nationalism is a kind of defeatism: an acceptance of class rule, and a lack of vision for building a struggle that challenges the dominance of capital and capitalists’ interests, which aren’t reducible to our own interests."
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Créées à l’origine pour favoriser le maintien à domicile des aînés, les Habitations partagées de l’Outaouais proposent différents services, dont le service de cohabitation qui répond aujourd’hui aux besoins de gens de tous âges en quête d’un milieu de vie confortable et abordable.
La cohabitation : pour les économies et le mode de vie!
Créées à l’origine pour favoriser le maintien à domicile des aînés, les Habitations partagées de l’Outaouais proposent différents services, dont le service de cohabitation qui répond aujourd’hui aux besoins de gens de tous âges en quête d’un milieu de vie…
www.ledroit.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Créées à l’origine pour favoriser le maintien à domicile des aînés, les Habitations partagées de l’Outaouais proposent différents services, dont le service de cohabitation qui répond aujourd’hui aux besoins de gens de tous âges en quête d’un milieu de vie confortable et abordable.