(The following article is from the November 16-30, 2009, issue of People's Voice, Canada's leading communist newspaper. Articles can be reprinted free if the source is credited. Subscription rates in Canada: $30/year, or $15 low income rate; for U.S. readers and  overseas readers - $50 per year. Send to: People's Voice, c/o PV Business Manager, 133 Herkimer St., Unit 502, Hamilton, ON, L8P 2H3.)


COPE Pub Night, beer andpolitics with COPE elected officials - Wed., Nov. 18, 8 pm, Original Joe’s, 500 W. Broadway .

Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, on a speaking tour to launch her book, Breaking the Sound Barrier - Thur., Nov. 25, 7 pm, Alice McKay Room, Central Library, benefit for college and  community radio stations. Book sales by People’s Co-op, for more information see http://www.peoplescoopbookstore.com.

Women Speak Out on Palestine and Gaza - Friday, Nov. 27, 7 pm, SFU Harbour Centre, Room 1900 (515 W. Hastings). Speakers: Palestinian-American activist Huwaida Arraf, MP Libby Davies, Dr. Sunera Thobani, suggested donation $5-10, organized by Canada Palestine Association, http://www.cpavancouver.org.

Left Film Night, “The War on Democracy”, dir. by John Pilger - Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 pm, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive. For info, call 604-255-2041.


What is the Communist Party? Two meetings for people interested in joining, late November and early December, dates when most people can attend. Pre-register at 586-7824 or cpcmb@mts.net.


Education Not Deportation! Support the right of non-status children to attend school, video launch, theater, assembly - Friday, Nov. 20, 10:30-12 noon, endorsed by: Education Not Deportation Ctee., Parkdale Newcomer Network, OSSTF-D12, Elementary Teachers of Toronto, No One Is Illegal-Toronto.

Community Discussion on Immigration- Sat., Nov. 21, 6 pm, Oakridge Community Centre, 63 Pharmacy Ave., Scarborough, presented by South Asian Women’s Rights Organization.

GAZA: Strength Under Siege, evening of solidarity for Gaza Freedom March - Friday, Dec. 4, 7 pm, Student Centre, Ryerson University, tickets $40 (students $20), purchase online: http://www.gazafreedommarch.ca/tickets.

Stars of Ballet, featuring dancers from Ballet Nacional de Cuba - Tue., Dec. 8, 7 pm, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga. Tickets $25-90, contact 1-905-306-6000.

Joya Book Tour Afghan woman MP Malalai Joya, an outspoken critic of the NATO occupation, is touring Canada to launch her new book, “A Woman Among Warlords.”  Her itinerary includes:
VANCOUVER: Sat., Nov. 14, 7 pm, book launch at St. Andrew’s Wesley Church, 1022 Nelson St., organized by StopWar.ca.
VICTORIA: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 pm, University of Victoria, David Lam Auditorium, MacLaurin Bldg. Hosted by Victoria Peace Coalition.
WINNIPEG: Monday, Nov. 16, 7 pm, University of Winnipeg, Convocation Hall, organized by Peace Alliance Winnipeg.
TORONTO: WEdl, Nov. 18, 7 pm, Trinity-St.Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor West (TTC Spadina), donation $5 to $10, Toronto Coalition to Stop the War.
HALIFAX: Nov. 21-22. Details TBA.
MONTREAL: Tue., Nov. 24, 7 pm, à la salle Marie-Gérin-Lajoie de l'UQAM (métro Berri-UQAM), Organized by Le Collectif Echec.
OTTAWA: Thursday, Nov. 26, 7 pm, Centretown United Church (507 Bank St), Ottawa  Peace Assembly.