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Occupy Talks: What Gravy Train? Austerity, Finance and the Polarization of Wealth
January 18, 2012
As Ford and Toronto City Council meet to discuss and vote on massive budget cuts, we will explore the underlying structures that lead to such backward decisions with renowned speakers Linda McQuaig, Jim Stanford and Sam Gindin.
Over the last several decades, inequality has been steadily increasing, with the 1% enjoying ever higher concentrations of wealth, while members of the 99% experience greater poverty. What are the underlying factors that lead to this polarization of wealth? How do our economic and financial policies favour capital over ordinary people? How has the situation worsened since the financial meltdown? Who is paying the price and why? These are the questions our speakers will address in this critical panel discussion.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Canada's brightest minds and participate in this exciting discussion!
See you there!
The event is FREE! Donations are welcome :)
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: Friends House
Location: 60 Lowther Ave. Toronto, ON
Categories: Social Policy
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