ACTIVlist Update - April 24, 2019
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PEI votes to keep first-past-the-post
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Yesterday in a ballot referendum, PEI residents opted not to change their voting system from first-past-the-post to mixed-member proportional representation (MMP). Still, a record number of Islanders thought the change in electoral system was a good idea.
Air quality reports reveal tar sands emissions higher than companies report
The CBC reports that air samples taken over northern Alberta operations suggest previous pollution figures could be way off... and operations in Alberta's tar sands may be emitting significantly more carbon dioxide than previously calculated according to newly published research from federal scientists.
McKibben’s new book expands on a new climate reality
In his new book Falter: Has the human game begun to play itself out?, Bill McKibben, author, activist and founder of the grassroots climate campaign 350.org, writes about the undeniable reality of climate change.
Council chapters and supporters to join massive rally for public health care in Ontario
On April 30 at noon, people from across Ontario will converge on Queen’s Park to oppose new legislation that will result in unprecedented changes in the province’s health care system, including the privatization of public services.
PETITION: Minister Freeland, don’t block better health care in the new NAFTA
Upcoming community events:
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