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Against Canadian Imperialism: Uniting for Socialism
On May 26th, 2026, the International League of People’s Struggle in Canada will host a national political conference titled Against Canadian Imperialism: Uniting for Socialism in Ottawa, on the first day of its 6th National Assembly. It will be followed by the participants joining the protests against CANSEC (arms and weapons convention/trade show) and Community Caucuses in Ottawa over the next two days to build a strong united front against our common enemy. The aim of the conference is to unite people’s struggle across Canada and build common lines of action and concrete solidarity. There will be speakers, organizing, and people participating from other cities to Ottawa and it will be an opportunity to energize the anti-imperialist movement across Canada.
You can register here: https://bit.ly/4uY5TAw
You can reach out to ilps.canada@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you want to provide any support, for example, funds, volunteering time, etc.
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6th National Assembly of the International League of Peoples struggle and conference “Against Canadian Imperialism: Uniting Toward Socialism” will take place from May 26 – May 28th in Ottawa, ON. The conference aims to strengthen unity among people’s movements across the country and deepen our collective understanding of Canada’s role in the global imperialist system.
Through plenary discussions the conference will center the current conditions and struggles of people and movements within Canada. It will aim to highlight the urgency of building solidarity among workers, migrant workers, Indigenous peoples, students, and communities resisting exploitation and impact of the Canadian project of profit over people. The conference will bring together grassroots organizations, labour organizers, neighbourhood defence groups and unions, and individuals committed to fighting for a better future for all. Discussions will focus on the material impacts of Canadian imperialism at home – the exploitative working conditions, the unaffordable cost of living, the exploitation of migrant workers, the housing system, and the erosion of dignity of life for the working class.
At the same time, it will expose Canada’s imperialist role abroad through its military alliances, weapons trade, and political and economic support for fascist, Zionist, and reactionary regimes worldwide.
Therefore, with the foundation of the working class struggle, the conference seeks to advance a unified movement against Canadian imperialism and to build stronger international solidarity with people everywhere resisting the same global system of oppression.
Please register and pay a registration fee of $100 CAD to receive an email detailing the address for the events and further details on the program.