[ACTIVlist] ACTIVlist Update - March 20, 2015
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- Published on Friday, 20 March 2015 13:15
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Bilcon wins NAFTA challenge against Canada over gravel quarry expansion
The Council of Canadians opposed the expansion of the Whites Point gravel quarry in Digby Neck, Nova Scotia by the Delaware-based company Bilcon. We also opposed the company's use of the Chapter 11 investor-state provision in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) when... the expansion of the quarry was rejected by the provincial government.
24 chapters to take part in World Water Day
Twenty-four Council of Canadians chapters will be taking action to mark World Water Day on March 22.
Peterborough-Kawarthas chapter calls for higher minimum wage in Ontario
The Council of Canadians Peterborough-Kawarthas chapter supports a higher minimum wage for working people.
Go Vote campaign organizes at Simon Fraser University
The Council of Canadians was helping to get out the youth vote earlier this week at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia.
World Water Day Statement 2015
Blue Planet Project, Joint Statement
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