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Staying Connected

Updates from Atkinson’s community of partners, collaborators and allies.


15 Jun 22
Deena Ladd, executive director and co-founder of the Workers' Action Centre, received an honorary degree from Brock University on June 14, 2022. In her commencement speech, she calls on all of us to recognize our collective connection and to take collective responsibility to build better workplaces and communities. Read more >
14 Dec 20
In a 2020 TEDxToronto talk, Sara Mojtehedzadeh, the Toronto Star's Work and Wealth Beat Reporter, spoke about the benefits and necessity of making all work visible and valued. Read more >
29 Oct 20
A new report from migrant care workers documents their experiences of wage theft, entrapment, layoffs, and evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and their calls for change. Read more >
28 Sep 20
The National Film Board of Canada has produced a short and sweet video narrated by Armine Yalnizyan explaining the reset our economy needs. Read more >
31 Aug 20
Economist and Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers Armine Yalnizyan explains the current 'she-cession' and what's in a 'she-covery.' Plus, sign up to receive her new e-letter directly in your inbox! Read more >
1 May 20
In recognition of May Day 2020, the Migrant Rights Network released a video featuring migrant and undocumented workers in Canada to call for a COVID-19 response that leaves no one behind. Read more >
30 Apr 20
The Ontario Nonprofit Network has proposed a $680 million Stabilization Fund to support the nonprofit sector to ensure that nonprofits and charities can help rebuild the economy and communities. Read more >
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