Canada’s new “elbows up” nationalism frames itself as resistance to Trump and US expansionism—but it risks recycling colonial myths. By glossing over the Mohawk Resistance and ongoing land theft, patriotic rhetoric hides violence against Indigenous peoples. Real strength means truth, reconciliation, and resisting colonialism, not shallow nostalgia.

The recent Air Canada flight attendants’ strike showcased remarkable defiance against exploitative conditions and government strike-breaking, inspiring workers across Canada. Yet, the imposed settlement exposed serious limits on union democracy and bargaining power. The struggle offers both a powerful example of resistance and a warning for future labour battles.

Countless books have explored the sociopolitical foundations of horror—its entanglements with gender, Blackness, madness, war and capitalism. Yet surprisingly little attention has been paid to the genre’s relationship with settler colonialism, despite the enduring prominence of the “Indian burial ground” trope in the earlier decades of the genre.

On September 2, the US military bombed a boat in the Caribbean, killing 11 civilians. Regional leaders denounced the attack as murder, but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney remained silent. His stance reflects a deeper history of hostility toward Venezuela, including blocking its gold reserves while governor of the Bank of England.

Canada must recognize that artistic labour is labour. It is intellectual, cultural, and spiritual work that enriches society and deserves structural recognition. Immigration policy must account for the contributions of artists, scholars, and community builders whose work does not fit neatly into economic categories but whose impact is undeniable.

The Art of Solidarity highlights the deep ties between labour and culture, showing how workers’ creativity fuels resistance, solidarity, and visions for justice. Tracing Canada’s labour arts traditions—from theatre to murals and festivals—the book demonstrates that culture is not a luxury but a vital force in shaping collective futures.

Larry Haiven reflects on how childhood lessons in empire, whiteness, and settler-colonial loyalty shaped his subconscious sympathies during the Siege of Vienna. Using historical and personal narratives, he explores why Western nations support Israel, revealing the intertwining of race, empire, and inherited biases in both individual perspectives and global politics.

The threat to Canadian sovereignty is real and it demands a renewed analysis and a third wave of progressive nationalism to meet the challenges of the post-globalization era of authoritarian US imperialism. The fight for Canada is the central political issue of our time and it will inevitably unite or divide Canadian labour and social movements.

Canada faces a critical choice in foreign policy: continue following Europe and the US in militarization, or pursue diplomacy with growing global powers. Yakov M. Rabkin argues that Canada should diversify economic and political ties toward nations like China, India, and Russia, prioritizing dialogue over containment, while safeguarding social programs and democratic debate at home.

Canada funds peacebuilding in Cameroon’s Boko Haram-affected region, but programs often prioritize ex-fighters over civilian survivors. This creates resentment, widens divides, and overlooks women’s resilience. True peace requires survivor-centred justice, and recognition of harm—not just reintegration metrics. Without this, trust and recovery remain fragile.